That the Parliament congratulates all that have been nominated for the Scottish Public Service Awards 2026 and wishes them success; recognises that 30 teams have been shortlisted across 10 categories, representing communities across the length and breadth of Scotland and delivering work in areas ranging from mental health support to strengthening supply chains; notes that the awards ceremony will take place at the Parliament on 9 December, and will be co-hosted by Holyrood Communications and the Parliament and Scottish Government; acknowledges that the awards, which are in their 13th year, celebrate the often unsung contributions made to Scotland’s civic life by those working across the civil service, the Scottish Government and Parliament, local government, health and social care, the wider public sector and the third sector; believes that the innovative projects showcased through the awards demonstrate the type of work that is needed to support wider public service reform, and commends all of the nominees for their dedication and for delivering programmes that benefit people across Scotland, including in Glasgow Kelvin and Maryhill.
Supported by: Heather Anderson, Jackie Baillie, Colin Beattie, Gary Bouse, Miles Briggs, Clare Haughey, Liam McArthur, Paul Sweeney