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Blairgowrie and Rattray Community Council

Citizen of the Year, Young Person of the Year and Community Group of the Year Trophies

The Blairgowrie Advertiser introduced a Citizen of the Year (CotY) Trophy to recognise outstanding individuals in the community who have gone above and beyond what would be expected from volunteering. Over the years a Young Person of the Year (YPotY) was added then a Community Group of the Year (CGotY) was also added. Traditionally Blairgowrie & Rattray Community Council (BRCC) has supported the Blairgowrie Advertiser with the process.

The awards run from 1 June to 31 May.

Annual schedule of process

  • March to May - nomination period open - download a copy of the form here
  • Submit forms to Blairgowrie Library, through the door at the BaRI Building (55 High Street - old TSB) or scan and email to sec@brcommunitycouncil.org.uk
  • 31 May - nominations close
  • June/July - BRCC and the Blairgowrie Advertiser review nominations and select the winners in each category
  • July - BRCC advises the winners and ensures they are willing to accept - winners announced
  • Public presestation of the trophies takes place on Braemar Day

2025 Awards

The nomination period for 2025 is now open - the trophies will be doing a tour of businesses which will be updated here as they are confirmed.

  • 1 April to 11 April - Adventure Into Books
  • 11 April to 18 April - Something Special Flowers
BRCC Chair David Cuthill with Ralph Baillie from Adventure Into Books

David Cuthill (BRCC Chair) and Ralph Baillie

Adventure Into Books

Kate & Ralph are delighted once again to host the trophies in Adventure Into Books.