The Young Women’s Movement, Scotland’s national organisation for young women and girls’ leadership and rights, is seeking nominations for its annual 30 Under 30 list.
The list was established in 2016 to address the lack of diverse representation on other 30 Under 30 lists. It seeks to celebrate young women, girls and non-binary people in Scotland who are making change in their lives, communities or in society.
Each year since its launch, the list has showcased some of Scotland’s most inspiring young artists, activists, carers, volunteers and trail-blazers from across the country.
This year’s successful nominees will form the eleventh cohort to appear on The Young Women’s Movement’s 30 Under 30 list.


Last year it celebrated 17-year-old Islay Jackson, a Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament from Oban, who is also an environmental advocate and activist with the Marine Conservation Society, and a Junior Ranger for Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.
Alongside her on the list is Emily Love, a former primary school teacher who now works at Argyll and Bute Rape Crisis. Part of this role includes the delivery of a unique programme which teaches children about healthy relationships, body boundaries, and consent.
Other locals on past 30 Under 30 lists include mountaineering and rock climbing instructor Kirsty Pallas from Oban in 2023, and Tiree artist and producer Brodie Sim in 2020.

Jenni Snell, CEO of The Young Women’s Movement, said: "In a climate of rising misogyny online and offline, 30 Under 30 is a much needed opportunity to celebrate and recognise young women’s achievements and the positive impact they have. Young women are leading change across Scotland – within their own lives and communities, as well as at a national level.”
Nominations can be submitted until Monday 8 June at youngwomenscot.org/30Under30, where you can find more information about the list. The Young Women’s Movement also accepts self-nominations, and is hoping to see stories from a wide range of age groups, parts of Scotland and areas of life.
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