2026 Winners
2026 Winners
2026 saw our Young Reporters achieve success in both the Scottish and International competition! Have a look at our winners and be inspired to send in one of your own.
One Take Photo
The purpose of the One Take Photo is to tell a story through a photograph that truthfully and accurately captures the reality of a situation, event, or issue at one point in time. The photograph should be candid, i.e., not be posed or manipulated. An environmental lens or perspective is needed.
10 Years & Under
First Place: Camille Adam, Glashieburn Primary School "Breezy Balmedie Beach"
Second Place: Madeleine Adam, Glashieburn Primary School "Balmedie Ladybird
11 to 14 Years
First Place: Michael Murdoch, Duncanrig Secondary "Beinn Scrien Eirisgeidh"
Second Place: Lily Watt, Duncanrig Secondary "Camusdarach Beach"
Third Place: Sasha Siegert, Montrose Academy "Dewy"
Honourable Mention: Sasha Siegert, Montrose Academy "Butterfly on Buddliea"
Honourable Mention: Catherine Smith, Duncanrig Secondary "Culzean Castle Gardens"
Honourable Mention:Cameron Rae, Clifton Hall School "Glen Coe"
Honourable Mention: Sophie Peggs, Duncanrig Secondary "Winters Breakfast"
15 to 18 Years
First Place: LP, Clifton Hall School "Lendrick Hill"
19 to 25 Years
First Place: Lauren Adamson, Forth Valley College "The Time it Takes"
Second Place: Lauren Adamson, Forth Valley College "Counting Sheep"
Photo Story
The purpose of a Photo Story (3-5 Photographs) is to tell a story through a series of photographs to help the viewer better understand environmental issues, events, or phenomena. All photos must be original aiming to tell a truthful and accurate story through a series of candid photographs i.e., not be posed or manipulated.
10 Years & Under
First Place: Camille Adam, Glashieburn Primary School "Cliffs at Slains"
Second Place: Madeleine Adam, Glashieburn Primary School "Daffodil Close and Far Away"
Article
Explore the historical, economic, social, and/or political implications of environmental topics through a newspaper article, essay or blog format. Articles show the link between local and global events, and include constructive solutions to the environmental issues presented.
11 to 14 Years
First Place: Amellie McKay, iSgoil "The Loss of Wildlife in Our Garden"
Second Place: Ellie Lawrence, Stirling High School "The Fast Fashion Issue"
Third Place: Modebayo Awoyale, Stirling High School "The Impact Fast Fashion has on Climate Change"
15 to 18 Years
First Place: Amber Manson, Stirling High School "Shein: The True Cost of a £5 Dress"
Second Place: Callan Mitchell, Stirling High School "Pokemon Dilemma?"
Third Place: Archie Lightbody, Stirling High School "War's Impact on Nature"
Long-Form Reporting Video
Long-form reporting videos are like mini documentaries, TV news reports. They are based on news, events, history, facts etc., and use elements of direct observation, research, interviews, and documentation.
10 & Under
First Place: St Bride's Eco-Committee, St Bride's Primary School "Memorial Garden"
Second Place: Alessa McGinley, Kilbowie Primary School "Big Clyde Clean Up"
Third Place: Group 2, Dalry Primary School "Climate and Action"
11 to 14 Years
First Place: St Bride's Eco-Committee and P4, St Bride's Primary School "Mission H2O"
Second Place: Isobel Simpson, Inverness Royal Academy "Ceòl Gàidhlig ann an Inbhir Nis"
Third Place: Scott Costello, Liam Banvillet and the Garden Club Kids, Duncanrig Secondary School & Playful Green Dundee "David Att and Bruh Documentary"
Short-Form Campaign Video
Short-form campaign videos aim to raise awareness of an issue, promote certain values, and/or inspire positive action through live images. The campaign storyline can be staged with the intention of sending a clear message to the viewers. These can include Instagram Reels, Tik-Toks and Youtube Shorts
11 to 14 Years
First Place: Holy Family Eco-Committee, Holy Family Primary School "Learning for Sustainability"
15 to 18 Years
First Place: Alba h-Onarach, Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann "A' Siubhal le Sgudal"
HP is providing funding to specifically support our new 'Helping Scotland Reach Target 2030' project adding value to, and focussing activity around, the Young Reporters for the Environment programme.
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