Fairmont Hotel St Andrews at twilight
Nominations Now Open

THE FINN
AWARDS

Scotland's premier social media influencer awards — celebrating the creators who define, connect, and amplify Scotland's digital culture.

Saturday 4th July 2026Fairmont Hotel, St Andrews
Headline Sponsor
Irn-Bru — Headline Sponsor
13
Award Categories
£17k
Total Prize Pool
50/50
Creator / Charity Split
9+
Platforms Covered
About the Awards

Scotland's Creator
Economy Deserves
Recognition

The Finn Awards is Scotland's premier celebration of social media talent — the institution that defines, celebrates, and connects Scotland's creator economy. Positioned at the heart of this vibrant community, The Finn Awards champions the creators who shape Scotland's digital culture.

Every nomination builds a proprietary database of Scottish creators across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, podcasts, and more — segmented by category, reach, and community impact. Every nominee shares their nomination. Every winner amplifies the brand.

The Social Compact

Every prize is split equally between the winning creator and a Scottish-based charity of their choice — making the value of recognition flow back to the communities that shaped these creators.

Scottish influencer creating content on highland cliff
13 Award Categories

Award Categories

Recognising excellence across every facet of Scotland's social media landscape. Each award carries a prize split 50/50 between the creator and their chosen Scottish charity.

Female Influencer

Winner Receives £1,000

£500 to creator + £500 to charity of their choice

Celebrating the most influential female creator shaping conversations and culture in Scotland.

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Sponsored by
Annie Kenyon Architects
Annie Kenyon Architects

Male Influencer

Winner Receives £1,000

£500 to creator + £500 to charity of their choice

Honouring the most influential male creator driving engagement and impact across Scottish social media.

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Young Influencer

Winner Receives £1,000

£500 to creator + £500 to charity of their choice

Recognising outstanding emerging talent who represent the future of Scottish content creation.

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Sponsored by
Paul Lawrie Golf Centre
Paul Lawrie Golf Centre

Partnership Influencer

Winner Receives £1,000

£500 to creator + £500 to charity of their choice

Celebrating the most effective and authentic brand-creator collaboration of the year.

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Community Influencer

Winner Receives £1,000

£500 to creator + £500 to charity of their choice

For the creator who uses their platform to uplift communities, drive positive change, and inspire action.

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Content Influencer

Winner Receives £1,000

£500 to creator + £500 to charity of their choice

For exceptional quality, creativity, and consistency in content across any platform.

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Charity Influencer

Winner Receives £1,000

£500 to creator + £500 to charity of their choice

Recognising creators who champion charitable causes and give back to Scottish communities through their platform.

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Diaspora Influencer

Winner Receives £1,000

£500 to creator + £500 to charity of their choice

Celebrating Scottish creators making waves beyond Scotland's borders, connecting the global Scottish community.

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Disabled Influencer

Winner Receives £1,000

£500 to creator + £500 to charity of their choice

Recognising the outstanding creator who champions disability awareness, inclusion, and representation across Scottish social media.

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Heart & Soul Influencer

Winner Receives £1,000

£500 to creator + £500 to charity of their choice

For the creator who brings genuine passion, authenticity, and heart to everything they share with their audience.

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Sports Influencer

Winner Receives £1,000

£500 to creator + £500 to charity of their choice

Celebrating the creator who inspires and engages audiences through Scottish sport, fitness, and active lifestyle content.

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Sponsored by
Knockhill Racing Circuit
Knockhill Racing Circuit

Lifetime Achievement

Winner Receives £1,000

£500 to creator + £500 to charity of their choice

Honouring a creator whose sustained contribution has shaped and elevated Scotland's social media landscape over the years.

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Sponsored by
Glenfiddich
Glenfiddich

Judges' Award — Overall Influencer of the Year

Judges' Choice

Selected by our expert judging panel, this prestigious award recognises the overall Scottish Social Media Influencer of the Year. This award is not open for public nomination — the winner is chosen by the judges from across all categories.

Winner Receives £5,000

£2,500 to creator + £2,500 to charity of their choice

Sponsored by
Irn-Bru
Scotland's Creators

Celebrating Digital Culture

Creator on Scottish highland cliff
Creator working in Edinburgh at night
Creators filming on a Scottish loch
Our Partners

Proudly Supported By

The Finn Awards is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors and partners.

Annie Kenyon Architects Ltd
Sponsor ofFemale Influencer Award
Paul Lawrie Golf Centre
Sponsor ofYoung Influencer Award
Knockhill Racing Circuit
Sponsor ofSports Influencer Award
Glenfiddich
Sponsor ofLifetime Achievement Award

Interested in sponsoring The Finn Awards? Get in touch

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Nominations are now open across all 12 public categories, plus the prestigious Judges' Award. Celebrate Scotland's most talented creators and help direct funds to Scottish charities.

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