Thursday 21st May 2026

Shortlists Confirmed for Scottish Student Sport Awards

Check out the 20 individuals, clubs and teams who have been nominated for the 2026 Scottish Student Sport Awards in June.

Scottish Student Sport are delighted to reveal the clubs, athletes, coaches and volunteers shortlisted for the 2025/26 SSS Awards.

A total of 20 athletes, coaches, volunteers, clubs and teams are nominated across six awards with the event taking place on Wednesday 11th June at Hotel du Vin, St. Andrews.

From Olympians to BUCS-dominating teams to committed volunteers, the shortlist represents the true scale and impact that student sport has in Scotland.

Our membership is well represented with a total of ten institutions fielding successful nominations; the University of Edinburgh leading the way with four. The College sector is represented by a nomination apiece for West College Scotland and North East Scotland College.

Two additional awards will be presented on the evening: the Honorary President’s Medal for outstanding commitment to student sport in Scotland, and the Dr. Rob Macpherson Award which will be presented to our SSS volunteer of the year.

Over the next two weeks we’ll be talking more about each of our shortlisted nominees on our social media so be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram to hear about everything they’ve achieved this year.

Coach of the Year

  • Rachel Cremin (University of Strathclyde) – Netball
  • Scott MacAulay (University of Stirling) – Tennis
  • Mat Trodden (University of Edinburgh) – Swimming

Female Athlete of the Year

  • Angharad Evans (University of Stirling) – Swimming
  • Megan Keith (University of Edinburgh) – Athletics
  • Toni Shaw (University of Aberdeen) – Swimming

Male Athlete of the Year

  • Neil Simpson (University of Aberdeen) – Snowsports
  • Barney Stewart (Heriot-Watt University) – Football
  • Judd Sundelson (University of St. Andrews) – Golf

Volunteer of the Year

  • Madeleine Bell (University of Edinburgh) – Karate
  • Finlay MacCallum (Robert Gordon University) – Climbing
  • Sibylle Reboul (University of St. Andrews) – Rugby
  • Ethan Thomson (North East College Scotland) – Basketball

Club of the Year

  • University of Aberdeen Weightlifting Club
  • University of Glasgow Ski & Snowboard Club
  • University of St. Andrews Tennis Club

Team of the Year

  • University of Edinburgh Hockey Men’s 1’s
  • University of Glasgow Lacrosse Men’s 1’s
  • University of Stirling Tennis Men’s 1’s
  • West College Scotland Football Men’s 1’s

Dr. Rob Macpherson Award (SSS Volunteer of the Year)

  • To be revealed on the night

SSS Honorary President’s Medal

  • To be revealed on the night
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