The Edinburgh Award has been made since 2007 to notable individuals who make a unique contribution to the city.
Nominations for this year’s award are just open and anyone can make a nomination in the next five weeks.
The Rt Hon Lord Provost of the city of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge has urged individuals and businesses to nominate someone for the Award. He said: “I’d like to begin by paying tribute to Professor Peter Higgs who sadly passed away last week. Professor Higgs received the Edinburgh Award in 2011 and the Freedom of the City in 2014 for his indelible contribution to science. He lived and worked in the Capital for over sixty years and as Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Edinburgh his pioneering work helped shape our fundamental understanding of the universe.
“Edinburgh has been a global force in many different fields for over two centuries, and this is down to the character, achievement, and excellence of our citizens. The Edinburgh Award represents an opportunity to celebrate an individual who makes Edinburgh the inspiring city we see today. By nominating someone you can help us give them the recognition and praise they deserve.
“As Lord Provost I’m inspired by the ways in which the citizens of Edinburgh calmly persevere and look out for one another, and this speaks to the very heart of our city.
“Edinburgh, its reputation, and its enduring global appeal is down to its people. Now in its 18th edition, the Edinburgh Award, needs the help of our communities, citizens, and businesses to come together and find a worthy recipient. I’d urge anyone who has an idea in mind to nominate an individual before the window closes next month.”
Submit a nomination here on the council website.
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