Everything you need to know about the Forth Awards 2022
The amazing event returned on 23rd June
Last updated 28th Jun 2022
The Forth Awards with St James Quarter returned in 2022 for another incredible afternoon with the stars. At the fun-filled award show, we celebrated legendary names in music and entertainment, as well as local heroes who are making a difference across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and Falkirk.
Find out everything you need to know about the event, from who won awards to the amazing performances.
What are the Forth Awards?
The event recognises those living in our community as well as some of the biggest names in music and entertainment today.
The event is a day full of fun, entertainment, and celebration of outstanding achievements across our local community.
When are the Forth Awards taking place?
In 2022, the Forth Awards took place on Thursday 23rd June at the Usher Hall.
We'll announce the next Forth Awards closer to the time, so keep an eye out!
What time did the 2022 Forth Awards start?
Doors opened at 2.30pm and the award show started at 3pm and ran until 5.30pm.
Where are the Forth Awards held?
This year, our amazing award show was held is The Usher Hall on Lothian Road in Edinburgh.
How can I get tickets to Forth Awards 2022?
Tickets for the Forth Awards 2022 have now sold out. Tickets for the next Forth Awards will go on sale ahead of the event, keep an eye out for updates on our website and social media pages.
How can I buy a table for the Forth Awards?
Tickets for tables of 10 at the Forth Awards included a three-course meal and coffee, a glass of fizz upon arrival, early access to our charity auction, and access to the full awards show.
Table tickets are now sold out.
Who hosted the Forth Awards 2022?
Forth 1 breakfast show presenters Boogie and Arlene hosted this year's event!
Who performed at Forth Awards 2022?
The line-up was kept a secret until the day of the event, with previous Forth Awards including performances from the likes of Lewis Capaldi, Paolo Nutini, James Blunt, Simple Minds, Amy MacDonald, and Olly Murs.
This year we saw incredible performances from Vula, Callum Beattie, The Eves, Wet Wet Wet, Tony Hadley, and Heather Small.
Take a look through performance photos from the Forth Awards:
Vula performing at Forth Awards 2022
Tony Hadley performing at Forth Awards 2022
Heather Small performing at Forth Awards 2022
The Eves performing at Forth Awards 2022
Callum Beattie performing at Forth Awards 2022
Wet Wet Wet performing at Forth Awards 2022
Here's how to keep up with the Forth Awards:
Connect with Forth 1 and Forth 2 on social media and follow all the best bits of the Forth Awards 2022 and news about the next Forth Awards.
Find Forth 1 on Facebook at @forthone
Follow Forth 1 on Instagram at @forth1official
Follow Forth 1 on Twitter at @forthone
Find Forth 2 on Facebook at @forth2official
Follow Forth 2 on Twitter at @forth2tweets
You can keep up with Boogie in the Morning on Facebook and on Instagram at @boogieinthemorning.
What are the award categories at the Forth Awards?
This year, awards were given for the following 10 categories:
The Forth Charity Volunteer Award with Newtown Refurbishment
The Forth Visitor Attraction Award with Mediaworks
The Forth Cash for Kids Award with Newtown Decor
The Forth Best Artist Award with Victor Paris
The Forth Best Restaurant Award with Heritage Portfolio
The Forth Local Hero Award with The Edinburgh Evening News
The Forth Icon Award with The Edinburgh Playhouse
The Forth Best Teacher Award with Fuse
The Forth Contribution to Music Award with The Liquid Rooms
The Forth Fringe Award with Multrees Walk
Who won awards at the Forth Awards 2022?
We had an incredible time awarding the well-deserved winners, take a look through who won which award below.
The Forth Charity Volunteer of the Year Award with Newtown Refurbishments - Keith Armour
Keith was given this award to celebrate his incredible charity work. Since 2016, Keith has raised over £315,000 for Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).
Keith doesn't currently work as he is the primary carer for his 7 year old daughter who is type 1 diabetic and he also suffers with depression and anxiety.
Keith has also raised funds and awareness for: Marie Curie, Smile for Life, Make a Wish and he volunteers at Dogs Trust West Calder too.
Keith also runs a mental health group called Reach Out Talk Out in Livingston, which offers peer support groups for men and women.
In 2017 Keith was recognised by the Prime Minister Theresa May for his charity work by being appointed with a Points of Light Award. Then in 2019 Keith was invited to 10 Downing Street to meet Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The Forth Best Teacher Award with Fuse - Emma St Clair
Emma has made a hugley positive impact while teaching at Colinton Primary School for over 30 years. She encourages by example, has an incredible way of building confidence and always makes learning fun.
Throughout her career, Emma has been the 'soil' to the children she teaches where she has nourished, nurtured and protected them as well as feeding them with the knowledge and skills they need to survive in life. She is well-thought of by the whole-school community
One of the entries on her nomination said 'She is a phenomenal person who loves the job she does and the kids love her in return.'
The Forth Best Artist Award with Victor Paris - Callum Beattie
Scottish singer Callum Beattie put on a spectacular performance at Forth Awards 2022 and also picked up The Forth Best Artist Award with Victor Paris Bathrooms!
The Forth Fringe Award with Multrees Walk - Daniel Sloss
Comedian Daniel Sloss joined us at the Forth Awards with St James Quarter to collect The Forth Fringe Award with Multrees Walk!
He was awarded by fellow comedian Craig Hill!
he Forth Cash For Kids Award with Newtown Decor - Paul Hunter
Paul Hunter won The Forth Cash For Kids Award with Newtown Decor for his amazing fundraising work for the charity over the years!
The Forth Best Restaurant Award with Heritage Portfolio - Prahna Indian Grill
The Forth Best Restaurant Award with Heritage Portfolio went to Prahna Indian Grill!
As well as serving up rustic Indian cuisine to Scotland's capital, they provided free food to vulnerable people and nearly 3,000 free meals to NHS staff during the pandemic.
The Forth Visitor Attraction Award with Media Works - Edinburgh Zoo
The Forth Visitor Attraction Award with Media Works went to Edinburgh Zoo! The award was presented by Cat Harvey and accepted by Lisa Robshaw on behalf of the zoo.
The Forth Local Hero Award with Edinburgh Evening New - Steven Carr
Founder and chairman of Dnipro Kids, Steven Carr, picked up The Forth Local Hero Award with Edinburgh Evening News at the Forth Awards 2022 for the commendable work he has done to help Ukrainian orphans through the charity.
The Forth Icon Awards with Edinburgh Playhouse - Tony Hadley
Singer Tony Hadley wowed us with a fantastic performance and also bagged The Forth Icon Awards with Edinburgh Playhouse while at the Forth Awards!
The Forth Music Recognition Award with The Liquid Rooms - Heather Small
Music legend Heather Small picked up The Forth Music Recognition Award with The Liquid Rooms, and closed the Forth Awards 2022 with St James Quarter with an unbelievable show!
Is there parking at the Usher Hall?
Parking is limited, with some on-street paid parking on Lothian Road and paid parking nearby. There are free parking spaces for blue badge holders close to the venue. You can find out more about parking facilities at the Usher Hall on their website.
The venue is a few minutes walk from Princes Street, with lots of bus connections stopping nearby. It is a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station and there are also bike racks outside if you choose to cycle.
Were 2020 tickets still valid for Forth Awards 2022?
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we unfortunately had to postpone our 2020 and 2021 award shows, and tickets from these dates were still valid for the 2022 event.
Check out some amazing moments from the Forth Awards 2019:
How can I listen to Forth 1?
There are a number of ways you can listen to Forth 1, you can find us on your good old traditional radio - we're on FM & DAB.
You can listen here on our website, download our free app for iPhone and Android, or ask your Smart Speaker to 'play Forth 1'.
How can I listen to Forth 2?
There are lots of ways you can listen to Forth 2, you can find us on your good old traditional radio.
You can listen here on our website, download our free app for iPhone and Android, or ask your Smart Speaker to 'play Forth 2'.
How can I download the Forth 1 and Forth 2 app?
Keep up to date and listen back to all of the shows on Forth 1 and Forth 2 in the Radio Forth app.
Download the Radio Forth app for iOS on the App Store
Download the Radio Forth app for Android on Google Play
Take a look through the brilliant shows on Forth 1:
Greigsy
Weekdays 10am to 1pm and Sundays 9am to 12noon.
Join Greigsy Monday to Friday as he helps you get through the day and make sure you tune in for his brilliant hour of throwbacks from 10am.
You can join him for a lazy Sunday morning from 9am too!
Grant Thomson
Weekdays 1pm to 4pm including his 'Throwback Takeover' at 2pm.
Saturdays 12noon to 2pm, taking your requests.
Garry Spence
Monday - Friday 4pm to 7pm
Garry Spence gets you home from 4pm every weekday. The show is also home to Scotland's biggest radio competition - Cash Register. He makes the life-changing call after 5pm every weekday.
Saturdays 6pm to 10pm
Join Garry for his Saturday Night Anthems.
Callum Gallacher
Monday - Thursday 7pm - 10pm.
The biggest hits and biggest throwbacks and some of the biggest names drop by for a chat.
Friday and Saturday 10pm - 2am.
Callum keeps the weekend party going until 2am.
Amber Livingstone
Sunday to Thursday 10pm to 1am
The GBXperience
Fridays 7pm to 10pm
George Bowie kicks off the weekend every Friday night with his legendary GBXperience.
Jonny Campbell
Saturday breakfast with Jonny Campbell 6am to 9am
Kickstart your Saturday nice and early from 6am with Jonny!
Boogie and Arlene
Saturdays 9am to 12 noon
Home to some of the biggest artist and celebrity interviews and a chance for the kids to play 'Wrong To Be Right'.
Big Saturday Football Show with Steven Mill & Ewen Cameron
The Big Saturday Football Show (during the football season) every Saturday afternoon from 2pm hosted by Ewen Cameron and Steven Mill.
All the latest news from Scottish football as well as some brilliant music!
Gavin Pearson
Sundays 6am to 9am
Gregor & Lynsey
Sundays 12noon to 4pm
The UK Chart Show with Sarah Jane Crawford
On Sunday afternoons from 4pm, it's all about The UK Chart Show with Sarah Jane Crawford. It's the only chart show in the UK that counts what you're streaming, watching and listening to on the radio. Hear the 30 biggest hits counted down by Sarah Jane Crawford.
Micky Gavin
Sundays 7pm to 10pm
Micky rounds off your weekend with 3 hours of 'Throwback Hits'.