The Robert Burns Humanitarian Award is a globally-respected honour bestowed annually on a group or individual who shows selflessness and dedication in a bid to save, enrich or improve the lives of others through the protection and promotion of human rights and work to deliver social reform.

Named in honour of Scotland's son, Robert Burns, this much sought after humanitarian award applauds the efforts of people who bring hope and inspiration, often in desperate situations, and help change lives for the better.

The Award is supported by South Ayrshire Council. The winner receives a specially commissioned award handcrafted in Scotland and the equivalent of 1759 guineas - a sum which signifies the year of the Bard's birth and the coinage in circulation at the time - equating to £1,800 in today's currency.

The 2026 winner is Osas Aizeyosabor Agho. Osas is a humanitarian public health specialist, who has delivered life-saving support in conflict zones and humanitarian crises across Africa and Europe and has been named as the winner of the 2026 Robert Burns Humanitarian Award.

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Link - www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/robert-burns-award