OVERVIEW
Supported by the Scottish Government, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, the Railway Industry Association and CPT Scotland, the 23rd Annual Scottish Transport Awards will take place at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel on 11 June 2026. This flagship event brings together senior leaders, operators, local authorities, and partners from across the sector to honour the people, projects and organisations driving progress in Scotland's transport system.
Now in its 23rd year, the Scottish Transport Awards continue to play a vital role in uniting the transport community, showcasing innovation, celebrating success and highlighting best practice. The ceremony provides an important opportunity to reflect on achievements across all modes and regions, share learning, and recognise the hard work and dedication of teams committed to improving transport for communities throughout Scotland.
Dress code: Lounge Suit
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Fiona Hyslop MSP (INVITED)
Cabinet Secretary for Transport
Ms Hyslop was born in Ayrshire in 1964 and with her family spent her early years in England before returning to Ayrshire. She graduated from Glasgow University with an MA (Hons) in Economic History and Sociology.
She completed a post graduate Diploma in Industrial Administration at the Scottish College of Textiles, before moving to Edinburgh to join the financial services company Standard Life where she held various positions in sales and marketing, latterly as Brand Development Manager.
Elected in the first session of the Scottish Parliament in 1999 she has been returned as the Constituency MSP for Linlithgow since 2011.
When the SNP formed a minority administration in 2007 Ms Hyslop was appointed as Cabinet Secretary for Education & Lifelong Learning before serving in several ministerial roles, latterly Minister for Transport. She was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Transport in February 2024.
HOST
Des Clarke
Comedian and Presenter
Des Clarke is a successful young Scottish comedian and a popular, Sony Radio Award winning presenter. He has appeared as host, performer and guest on a raft of sport, lifestyle and entertainment shows.
Onstage Des combines cleverness with childlike energy and infectious enthusiasm, appealing to any audience. He has won awards from the BBC, Channel 4 and the Daily Telegraph, and received a Sony for his part in the North by North North sketch show.
Des' big break came as co-host on SM:TV Live. Since then he has fronted the MTV Europe Awards and Children in Need. He presents Des Clarke's Friday Feeling on BBC Radio Scotland, offers a comic take on the week's sport on 5 Live, fronts BBC Scotland's Children in Need coverage, and writes an occasional column for the Daily Record.