This recognition celebrates those individuals, groups or clubs who have gone above and beyond in making a positive impact in the wider community.

The winner of this award is Nick Ray, who spent the last year paddling around Scotland and documenting his journey. He’s a real champion of mental health awareness and suicide prevention, and has been influential in bringing paddlesport into the public eye with some significant media coverage of his paddling achievements.

Follow Nick Ray and read about his journey around Scotland on his website, Life Afloat.

Read more about the SCA Recognition Awards Categories.