A pop legend is set to take the stage at a new awards event in Glasgow later this year.
Lulu will deliver a keynote speech at the inaugural Scottish Recovery Awards in the Voco Grand Central Hotel on October 9, sharing her personal journey and supporting the addiction recovery community in her native country.
The singer, who has spoken publicly about her experiences with alcoholism, hopes to inspire others with her story of recovery.
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Lulu said: "I’m really honoured to be part of the Scottish Recovery Awards. Recovery is something that’s very close to my heart, and I know from my own experience that it takes courage, commitment, and support.
"These awards are about recognising people who are changing their lives and helping others do the same.
"It’s important that we celebrate those achievements and remind people that recovery is possible."
The Scottish Recovery Awards, organised by Abbeycare as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, are designed to honour individuals and organisations making a difference in the field of addiction recovery.
Eight award categories will recognise the full spectrum of contributions across Scotland’s recovery sector.
Lulu, who has supported numerous charitable causes throughout her career, stopped drinking in 2013 after attending rehab, later describing herself as a "highly functioning alcoholic."
In 2021, she was awarded a CBE for services to charity, music, and entertainment.
Paul Bowley, chief executive of Abbeycare, said: "We are thrilled and honoured that Lulu has agreed to be our keynote speaker for the first ever Scottish Recovery Awards, which we hope will become an annual event.
"Having such a cherished Scottish icon share her own perspective on recovery will help to make this an incredibly powerful and memorable evening.
"While Scotland continues to face worryingly high levels of drug and alcohol-related harm, it is vital that we take time to recognise the people working tirelessly to save lives.
"Abbeycare is proud to establish this event to mark our 20th anniversary, but we hope in future that the awards will be seen as belonging to the wider recovery community."
Businesses and other organisations across Scotland are also being invited to support the recovery community by sponsoring awards or purchasing tables, on which they can find further information by emailing info@scottishrecoveryawards.co.uk.
Nominations for all award categories are now open and can be submitted online at scottishrecoveryawards.com until August 14.
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