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

David Cuthill (BRCC Chair) and Ralph Baillie
Adventure Into Books
Kate & Ralph are delighted once again to host the trophies in Adventure Into Books.