Paving the way for a more positive, equal and inclusive future, award-winning charity Sport Aberdeen is thrilled to be shortlisted in this year’s The Herald & GenAnalytics Diversity Awards.
Since launching, the awards have made a significant impact on raising awareness of diversity and inclusion and celebrating those making remarkable contributions towards equality for everyone.
At its very core, Sport Aberdeen exists to create opportunities, inspire people and change lives through sport and physical activity – breaking down any barriers to participation.
One of the charity’s core values is inclusion and it has a dedicated forum meeting on a monthly basis to ensure employees keep learning, developing and being accountable in this area of work
This year, Sport Aberdeen is a finalist in the Diversity in Sport category, sponsored by sportscotland, with theentry focused on its targeted programmes and initiatives including those for care experienced young people, New Scots and older adults with long-term health conditions.
Forbes Dunlop, chief executive officer of sportscotland, said: “Huge congratulations to all of the finalists, it’s fantastic to see so much good work being done in this area and the impact that work is having.
“At sportscotland we are committed to creating the environment for change in the sporting sector and ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion is embedded in our work.”
Graeme Dale, director of sport and active communities, said: “We are delighted to again be shortlisted as a finalist in the Diversity in Sport category.
“This is a testament to our hardworking teams always striving to make a difference and break down any barriers to participation.
“We’re really proud of the New Scots Football For All project and the impact it has had so far.
“Well done to everyone shortlisted and we look forward to celebrating at the ceremony in September!”
The glittering ceremony will take place at Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow with host Eilidh Barbour.
The full announcement via The Herald online can be found here.