Teenage Giffnock entrepreneur who survived cancer is a finalist in the Young Scot Awards 2020

Suhit Amin (19) was dignosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma, a cancer that attacks the lymph nodes, in February 2018, and underwent aggressive chemotherapy sessions while studying for his Higher exams – yet still achieved 6As.

At the same time, the then depute head boy at Hutchesons’ Grammar School also launched a company to manage ‘influencers’ on social media platforms such as You Tube, Instagram and Twitch, the live-streaming video games website.

He now represents some of the world’s top internet influencers, including Scotland’s biggest Call of Duty creator MarleyThirteen.

His company Saulderson Media is also in the process of making some new big signings on the growing platform Tiktok.

Last year, he was recognised for his entrepreneurial vision, making history by becoming the youngest ever recipient of a Scottish EGDE award.

Suhit has now been shortlisted in the Enterprise category of the Young Scot Awards 2020, with judges commending his spirit, dedication and determination.

The awards recognise extraordinary young people aged 11-26 who improve the lives of people in their community.

The finalists will be invited to attend the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards red-carpet ceremony at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on September 7.

The winners will be announced at the star-studded event, which will be hosted by Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney.

Louise Macdonald OBE, chief executive of Young Scot, said: “We’ve heard so many inspiring stories about incredible young people across Scotland doing outstanding things for their communities. All our finalists have gone above and beyond. They will be celebrating at home today and we’ll celebrate with them in person at the Young Scot Awards in September.”