The Creative Edinburgh Awards 2022
The annual Creative Edinburgh Awards came back in-person with a bang after a three-year wait! Celebrating our 10th year of Awards at Summerhall, it was bigger and better than ever.
2022’s Awards programme continued to amplify and unite Edinburgh's resilient creative ecosystem as we celebrated a decade of hosting the Awards in the City. The Awards are free to enter and open to anyone living or working in the Edinburgh city region. Read all about the shortlisted projects and winners below, or on our digital showcase.
THE EDINBURGH CITY AWARD
Edinburgh is a globally recognised city famed for its creative spirit and cultural offering. These projects are intrinsically linked with the city and couldn’t have happened elsewhere.
Winner
PUSH THE BOAT OUT
A NEW FESTIVAL IN SCOTLAND - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
Nominees
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL CARNIVAL
SCOTLAND'S LARGEST MULTI-CULTURAL EVENT - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL & LEITH ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
EIF'S FOUR YEAR RESIDENCY AT LEITH ACADEMY - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
THE COLLABORATION AWARD
The collaborative process rhymes with creative pursuits and many projects flourish as a result of happy collaboration.
Winner
FIGURENOTES
AN ACCESSIBLE APP FOR MUSIC RESOURCES - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
Nominees
THE EARTHING PROJECT
EXPLORING CONNECTION TO NATURE - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
THEIYA ARTS DANCE COLLECTIVE
SOUTH ASIAN DANCE COLLECTIVE - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
TINDERBOX COLLECTIVE AND PIANODROME @ OLD ROYAL HIGH SCHOOL - FRINGE 2022
CREATIVE COMMUNITY-BASED IN THE CITY - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
THE INNOVATION AWARD
A one-off creative adventure where innovative approaches have been explored, risks have been taken, and testing out new ideas has been at the forefront of the project.
Winner
NEON8 (NEONEIGHT LTD)
PRODUCE HIGH-QUALITY VIDEOS FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
Nominees
CONTINUUM INDUSTRIES LTD
AI-BASED TOOL FOR ENGINEERS FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
THE PORTOBELLO BEACH CAMPFIRE BY UNCO EQUIPMENT
BOXES DESIGNED TO MAKE CAMPFIRES EASY FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
THE FREELANCE AWARD
We would like to recognise the freelancers based in the city who produce valuable projects whilst working solo.
Winner
MOVE TO FEEL
AN INNOVATIVE JOURNEY TO MOVEMENT - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
Nominees
CAMILA OSPINA GAITAN WITH THE PROJECT EXHIBITION THORN IN THE FLESH
COLUMBIAN ARTIST - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
KOLBRÚN BJÖRT SIGFÚSDÓTTIR
FREELANCE THEATRE DIRECTOR - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
THE LEADERSHIP AWARD
A pioneer, a mentor, an inspiring leader - we want to celebrate the people whose contribution to their field, a project, or Edinburgh’s whole creative community has been visible and vital. Someone who has worked hard for the benefit of their network, organisation, or community.
Winner
ALLY ZLATAR
FOUNDER OF THE STARVING ARTIST FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
Nominees
CLAIRE CARPENTER
FOUNDER OF THE MELTING POT FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
PERSEPHONE NICHOL-BOSE
PRODUCES THE MG ALBA SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
THE COMMUNITY AWARD
Creativity is a force for good and it helps communities thrive. We’re recognising the projects and people that create change, and engage communities. From thriving community hubs, community-minded artists, or animators who have worked within local neighbourhoods and made a difference!
Winner
ART BUDS IN MUIRHOUSE
DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE ARTS EDUCATION ACROSS EDINBURGH - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
Nominees
THE AYE FESTIVAL BY SPIT IT OUT
AN IMMERSIVE ARTS FESTIVAL - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
BE UNITED
HELPING INCREASE OPPS FOR BLACK ARTISTS - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
THE COMMUNITY WELLBEING COLLECTIVE
PRODUCED BY EDINBURGH ART FESTIVAL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WHALE ARTS - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
THE CREATIVE START-UP AWARD
Newcomers to the industry this one is for you. If you’ve been a registered, small business (up to three employees) for less than three years and have made your mark on Edinburgh’s creative scene, tell us about it and nominate yourself!
Winner
LITTLE LIVING ROOM
FEMALE AND QUEER-LED SOCIAL ENTERPRISE - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
Nominees
MOVE TO FEEL
AN INNOVATIVE JOURNEY TO MOVEMENT - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
QUINDRIE PRESS
QUINDRIE PRESS IS A MICROPUBLISHER - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
STORIES UNTOLD PRODUCTIONS
NEW SCOTLAND-BASED PRODUCTION COMPANY - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
THE STUDENT AWARD
To all students or recent graduates who have founded an exciting project, or have pushed the boundaries of their creative practice alongside studying.
Winner
TANATSEI GAMBURA
A NEW-GENRES ARTIST AND CULTURAL PRACTITIONER - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
Nominees
ALLY ZLATAR - THE STARVING ARTIST
FOUNDER OF THE STARVING ARTIST - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
THE EDINBURGH COLLECTIVE
OPEN NETWORK OF CREATIVES - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
LEVI J. RICHARDS
TRANSMASCULINE ILLUSTRATOR, ZINE-MAKER, AND POET - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
THE SUSTAINABLE CREATIVITY AWARD
To all the creatives who are passionate about circular production and sustainable creativity and making them the centre of all your creative practice!
Winner
ALICE MARY COOPER AND CO.'S 'THE BUSH' CARBON LIGHT THEATRE TOUR
A CARBON LIGHT TOUR OF SCOTLAND - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
Nominees
ART BUDS COLLECTIVE
DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE ARTS EDUCATION ACROSS EDINBURGH - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
BY JEN BYRNE
MAKING LUXURY SUSTAINABLE FASHION PIECES - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
EARTHING PROJECT
EXPLORING CONNECTION TO NATURE - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
THE INCLUSION AWARD
Edinburgh is a diverse city, and we want to celebrate projects/organisations that have worked hard for their work to reflect this diversity. We welcome creatives who consider themselves underrepresented, come from diverse heritage/international backgrounds, have a disability, or identify with one or more protected characteristics.
Winner
AMPLIFI AT THE QUEEN’S HALL
AFMPLIFI IS A SERIES OF EVENTS IN THE QUEEN’S HALL’S - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
Nominees
AYE FESTIVAL - SPIT IT OUT
AN IMMERSIVE ARTS FESTIVAL - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
LIMINAL STUDIOS
COLLECTIVE OF RESEARCHERS & CREATIVE PRACTITIONERS - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE
QUEER FOLKS' TALES
BI-MONTHLY STORYTELLING SERIES - FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM HERE