Scotland's Health Awards 2026: Best and brightest of the NHS's young people recognised
Scotland’s Health Awards 2026 will be held in Edinburgh in November
Starting out in a new job as a young person can be a daunting task - yet many within the NHS are flourishing by going above and beyond in their jobs.
The annual Scottish Health Awards take place this November, and are a chance for the best and brightest in Scotland’s NHS to be recognised for their outstanding work.
As well as recognising the contributions of frontline health and social care workers, they also celebrate those who work hard behind the scenes in support roles to make sure Scots up and down the country get the highest quality of care.
This includes an award for young achiever award, recognising those under the age of 30 who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their work. Nominees include students, apprentices and trainees from clinical and non-clinical disciplines, demonstrating the wide range of drive and initiative across the country.
One of those who has been nominated for the young achiever award is Amy Martin from NHS Tayside.
She is a clerical officer at the health board’s clinical neurophysiology service, and has been described as an "outstanding young professional” who “consistently demonstrates dedication, compassion and initiative”.
Those who have nominated Ms Martin for this award say she “consistently demonstrates maturity, professionalism and a genuine commitment” to the patients who use this service.
Her job means she plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the service, but she often goes “above and beyond” to help others in the department. In particular, her organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing demands have made her stand out amongst others.
Julie Barr, who has nominated her for the award, said: “Amy has shown remarkable resilience and commitment especially during periods of significant staff shortages and increased service pressures.
“She has willingly taken on additional responsibilities, adapted quickly to changing demands and remained a dependable source of support for both clinical and administrative colleagues.
“Throughout these challenges, Amy had maintained a positive attitude and unwavering professionalism, ensuring that patient care and service delivery remained a priority.
“She is highly regarded by colleagues for her willingness to learn, embrace new responsibilities and contribute to service improvements. Her caring and compassionate approach ensures that patients and families feel supported and valued, often during what can be an anxious and uncertain time.”
Ms Martin has made the shortlist for this prestigious award as she embodies the values of compassion, teamwork, resilience and commitment to excellence, the core values that make up Scotland’s NHS.
She has been described as a “role model” for other young professionals and an “absolute asset” to the clinical neurophysiology team.
Ms Barr added: “Her achievements, attitude and potential make her a truly deserving recipient of the young achiever award.”
Nominations for Scotland’s Health Awards 2026, in partnership with NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government, are now closed, and hundreds of shortlisted nominees are expected to attend a glittering awards ceremony in Edinburgh on November 12.
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