Former Rangers manager Walter Smith and actor Johnny Beattie have been honoured for their contributions to Glasgow. They were joined at the Lord Provost's annual award ceremony by others who have made "a commitment to Glasgow and its people". They included a doctor, a professor and a law chief.

Govan-born Beattie receive the Loving Cup in recognition of his career in the entertainment industry, while Smith won the sport award. The Loving Cup is one of the city's highest honours and is presented to a person or group deemed to have "brought distinction and honour to Glasgow".