Best Scot at Westminster:
l Douglas Alexander MP (Lab)
l Tom Greatrex MP (Lab)
l Angus Robertson MP (SNP)
Donald Dewar Debater of the Year, supported by NVT Group:
l Patrick Harvie MSP (Green)
l Johann Lamont MSP (Lab)
l Nicola Sturgeon MSP (SNP)
One to Watch, supported by ScottishPower Renewables:
l Kezia Dugdale MSP (Lab)
l Jenny Marra MSP (Lab)
l Mark McDonald MSP (SNP)
The Herald Politics and Business Award, supported by RBS Group:
l Gavin Brown MSP (Con)
l Richard Lochhead MSP (SNP)
l John Swinney MSP (SNP)
Scottish Local Politician of the Year, supported by Improvement Service:
l Barbara Grant (Con)
l Ken Guild (SNP)
l Island council leaders (joint nomination): Gary Robinson, Angus Campbell, Steven Heddle
Public Campaign or Campaigner of the Year:
l Anne Houston - Children 1st
l Shelter Scotland
l Tommy Whitelaw - Tommy on Tour Campaign
Political Impact of the Year: l Kenny MacAskill MSP (SNP)
l Alistair Darling MP (Lab)
l Alex Salmond MSP (SNP)
E-Politician of the Year:
l Ruth Davidson MSP (Con)
l Tom Harris MP (Lab)
l Patrick Harvie MSP (Green)
Scottish Politician of the Year, presented by The Herald:
l Tricia Marwick MSP (Presiding Officer)
l Alex Salmond MSP (SNP)
l Nicola Sturgeon MSP (SNP)
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