STV's entertainment reporter Laura Boyd has been crowned Influencer of The Year for 2022/2023.
The Scottish Influencer Awards took place at a red carpet bash inside Glasgow 's Radisson Red hotel on the banks of the River Clyde on Sunday afternoon.
Scots Instagram queen, Emily Shak was also a winner, becoming the country's first ever Superinfluencer.
In a post on Twitter, Laura said: "Erm, I’ve just won Scottish Influencer of the Year @SCOTINFLUENCER
"Beyond overwhelmed and thrilled. I would never consider myself an influencer but if my story of cancer or surrogacy influences or helps anyone, then it’s all worthwhile."
Laura's pal and broadcast journalist Gerry Cassidy tweeted a picture of them together at the ceremony, with the caption: "Couldn’t. Be. More. Proud. Of. My. @STVLaura "
Editor of STV News At 6 in Edinburgh, Nicola Kane, commented: "Brilliant! And your new do is fab xx"
STV's Polly Bartlett replied: "Congratulations! You look gorgeous"
BBC Reporting Scotland's David Cowan, wrote: "Well done and well deserved Laura."
Monica Lennon MSP said: "Congratulations, Laura. We need inspiring and positive role models like you more than ever!"
The awards, spanning 15 prestigious categories, recognises Scotland's stars of social and digital.
From inspirational storytellers, agenda-setting vloggers and cool content curators to pioneering podcasters, visual tastemakers, tourism ambassadors and exciting breakthrough talents.
All of the categories are assessed by a panel of illustrious judges, spanning from Food, Drink, Health & Wellbeing, Family and Lifestyle, as well as Travel, Interiors & Design, Arts & Culture, Style, Beauty and Visual.
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