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 lives, communities and wider society.
Every year, 30 Under 30 celebrates young women and girls from across Scotland who are making change in different ways.
In our previous lists, you’ll find:
- Campaigners and activists
- Up-and-coming journalists and broadcasters
- Artists and writers
- Athletes and sportspeople
- Community organisers and advocates
- Charity workers and volunteers
We established the list in 2016 to address the lack of diverse representation of young women in Scotland on other 30 Under 30 lists.
30 Under 30 2024
We will be announcing this year’s 30 inspiring and change-making young women and girls on Friday 1st November. Check back here then (or keep an eye on our social channels and newsletter) to be the first to know who’s on this year’s list!
Nominating somebody for 30 Under 30
Nominations for 30 Under 30 2024 are now closed. Nominations for 30 Under 30 2025 will open in summer 2025.
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 at the time of the list’s publication
- Living in Scotland, or are Scottish living abroad
- Not previously 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.
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/or women’s sectors. The list will be selected by the panel in line with The Young Women’s Movement’s values criteria.