The Scots Language Awards will take place at Johnstone Town Hall this autumn.
The awards, which were first started in 2019, celebrate the importance of the Scots language within arts and culture but also within daily life, education, and business.
This year's awards will take place on Saturday, September 16, and aims to recognise those continuing to amplify the narrative around the Scots leid and celebrate those who continue to fight for the language’s future.
The 12 categories, plus the widely-regarded Janet Paisley Services to Scots Award, will be presented by Alistair Heather.
There will also be a host of performances, including a recital from poet Shaun Moore, who was appointed Renfrewshire's Tannahill Makar last year.
Scotland's traditional culture, music and arts organisation Hands Up For Trad is organising the annual event.
Simon Thoumire, an organiser of the awards, said: "It's brilliant to have witnessed such a promising year for the Scots leid, there is of course a lot more to be done but it is fantastic to see the narrative become louder around the language and its position as one of the three languages of our nation continuing to be pushed for.
"Celebrating these achievements is what these awards are all about, recognising those individuals, schools, businesses, and public figures who are advocates and champions for the language across the board.
"It's really special to be bringing the awards to Johnstone for the first time, we can't wait to bring this incredible night to the people of Renfrewshire. We'll be opening nominations next month and look forward to uncovering all the incredible work in Scots that has taken place over the last year."
Renfrewshire's Provost Lorraine Cameron added: "Renfrewshire is experiencing a revival of interest in our Scots heritage and we look forward to welcoming The Scots Language Awards to Johnstone Town Hall this year for what is sure to be a fantastic event.
"It is so important to celebrate the role the Scots language plays not just in arts and culture but in our broader society, in order to acknowledge our past and secure the language's future."
Tickets for the Scots Language Awards are available by clicking here.
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