Scottish Women’s Awards 2025: Impact Arts CEO Fiona Doring wins Outstanding Achievement award

Fri 12th September 2025

Impact Arts CEO Fiona Doring has won the Outstanding Achievement award in the Arts and Culture category of the 6th Scottish Women’s Awards 2025.

These prestigious awards celebrate the achievements and contributions of women across Scotland who have inspired others through their talent, innovation, resilience, and leadership.

“I’m honoured to receive this award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts. This recognition is a testament to the incredible work of the Impact Arts team, whose creativity and commitment continue to transform lives and communities across Scotland. As CEO, I’m proud to lead an organisation where the arts are a powerful force for social change, inclusion, and empowerment, especially for underrepresented voices and people living with the effects of poverty in Scotland.” – Fiona Doring, Impact Arts CEO

From entrepreneurs and community champions to creatives and professionals, the awards honour those making a lasting impact in their fields and beyond.

The winners were announced at a ceremony at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow in August, where the finalists and their guests came together for an evening of celebration, recognition, and inspiration.

“We’re incredibly proud to highlight the outstanding women who are shaping Scotland’s future. These finalists are powerful examples of what can be accomplished through hard work, vision, and perseverance.” – Irfan Younis, spokesperson for the 6th Scottish Women’s Awards

Congratulations, Fiona!

Impact Arts is a community arts charity based in Scotland. Since 1994, we’ve been delivering creative arts and support programmes for children, young people, adults, families, and older people who are facing disadvantages or barriers to progress in life. Our mission is to tackle inequalities, address poverty, and transform lives through art and creativity.  

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