30 Under 30
30 Under 30
30 Under 30 is our annual campaign to celebrate young women, girls and non-binary people in Scotland who are making changes in their communities and wider society.
The Young Women’s Movement set up their 30 Under 30 list in 2016, to address the lack of diverse representation of young women in Scotland on other 30 Under 30 lists.
We want to recognise young women and girls in Scotland who are creating change in their own lives, their communities and in society. This could be through their job, their school, a voluntary role or in their day-to-day life. We also want to showcase a range of experiences and achievements: in leadership and campaigning, art, sports, music, journalism, education, caring, health, youth work…
Nominations for 30 Under 30 2024 are now closed.
Who is eligible for 30 Under 30?
- Self-identifying young women and girls and people from marginalised genders (e.g. non-binary people) who feel comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of young women and girls, and are:
- Aged 30 or under
- Living in Scotland, or are Scottish living abroad
- Not previously been featured on 30 Under 30
We encourage self-nominations as well as nominations from others. Please note that someone receiving more than one nomination does not inherently increase their chance of being selected.
What happens if I am selected for 30 Under 30?
If you have been nominated and selected for the final list, we will get in touch to let you know and ask if you would like to be featured. Each person on the 30 Under 30 list will have their own profile on our site, and we will celebrate their story on social media and in press. They will also be invited to an exclusive event in November, and there will be optional paid opportunities for them to create extra content for us, e.g. blog posts, videos, social media takeovers.
Key dates
- Nominations open: Monday 10th June
- Nominations close: Monday 1st July
- Final list selected: late August/early September
- List shared publicly: throughout November
Process for selection
The final 30 Under 30 list will be selected by a panel made up of The Young Women’s Movement staff, young women, and representatives from partner organisations in the youth work, charity and women’s sectors.
Depending on the volume of nominations, staff from The Young Women’s Movement may create a longlist to be shared with the panelists instead of sharing every nomination.
The list will be selected by the panel in line with The Young Women’s Movement’s values criteria.