THE leader of Glasgow City Council Susan Aitken has been shortlisted for a 2021 LGIU Scotland and CCLA Cllr Award in the category Leader of the Year.

The UK's only ceremony which celebrates councillors has unveiled this year's candidates and many Glasgow names are included.

Bailie Jacqueline McLaren, Bailie Soryia Siddique, Bailie Annette Christi and Bailie Christy Mearns all have a chance to receive recognition.

Susan Aitken is nominated for Leader of the Year, which celebrates councillors who have gone 'above and beyond their statutory role'.

The panel of judges are looking to reward someone who 'successfully led the council towards achieving its vision' with 'priorities that meet the needs and preferences of the community'.

The nomination process allowed anyone, including members of the public, councillors and council officers to put candidates forward.

Senior councillors, officers and stakeholders will decide the winners of each category, which include Champion for Education, Community Champion, Lifetime Contribution, New Councillor of the Year, Resilience and Recovery and Leader of the Year.

The award ceremony will be held at Glasgow City Chambers on Wednesday, November 24 from 6.30pm and will be broadcast live on YouTube.