Showcasing Scotland Summer Reception and MP Awards

Last year’s general election witnessed a seismic shift in the UK’s political landscape with Scotland playing a major part in that change. Since then, new Scottish MPs, many elected for the very first time, have got down to business, setting up offices, taking on case work, and getting to grips with the ancient traditions practiced at Westminster as well as having to learn many new tasks and responsibilities.

Amid all the change, Holyrood magazine has continued to be a constant feature of politics across both Westminster and the Scottish Parliament and since the election has been hosting our ‘Showcasing Scotland’ receptions bringing Scottish businesses to Westminster and offering them and our newly elected MPs the opportunity to meet. As a result, we have built an energetic cross-party network which has proven that not all politics needs to be cross.

To mark the first anniversary of the 2024 election, Holyrood is hosting the Showcasing Scotland Summer Reception and MP Awards where we will celebrate some of the achievements that individual Scottish MPs have made in this first year. A fun and relaxed evening that will see some of our new MPs go home clutching a coveted Holyrood Showcasing Scotland award.

Who can nominate? All Scottish MPs and peers and anyone else that takes an interest!
How to nominate: Fill out the form below. Simply name who you would like to win which award and why.
Nominations close: Friday 13 June 2025
Shortlists announced: Tuesday 24th June 2025
Winners announced: Tuesday 8 July 2025 (at the reception)

This event is by invitation only

Scottish MP of the Year

In the first year of a new parliamentary term, who has stood out from the rest and achieved tangible benefits for their constituents and for Scotland?

One to Watch

With such a large intake of newly elected Scottish MPs, who has quietly made their mark as a political star in the making?

Speech of the Year

With so many new MPs making their first contributions, and joining more seasoned political speakers, whose oratory skills have really stood out?

The Business of Politics

Which Scottish MP has really impressed with their energy and drive to listen to businesses and help grow the Scottish economy?

Scottish Peer of the Year

Which Scottish peer has impressed with their ability to thoughtfully contribute to political debate and use their unique platform to best effect for Scotland?