BUSINESSES large and small, new and established, rurally and centrally located throughout Perthshire have a chance to shine brightly once more with the launch of the 2023 Business Star Awards sponsored by Binn Group.
The Perthshire Chamber of Commerce event – one of the most eagerly anticipated on the business calendar – takes place at Crieff Hydro on Friday November 24th.
And businesses throughout the area are urged to nominate themselves and their stars to light up this glittering event celebrating all things local.
Perthshire Chamber chief executive Vicki Unite said:
“The trading environment remains challenging, and the creativity and drive shown by our business community is quite astounding. Innovation and grit has seen some of our businesses grow and adapt and so many businesses and individuals continue to do so much for our local economy and communities.
“It is always an absolute privilege to be able to shine the spotlight on some of our area’s success stories and acknowledge the sheer hard work, determination and humanity being demonstrated on a day-to-day basis.
“We are absolutely delighted to partner with Binn Group again as our Main Sponsor who are a shining example of supporting local and driving business locally, showing constant innovation and staying at the forefront of their industry - really putting Perthshire on the map.”
Allan MacGregor, Chief Executive of family business Binn Group, always champions local (and also includes this call to action to others during his annual speech at the awards dinner) and acknowledges the importance of this unique event in recognising and rewarding Perthshire successes.
“I like to keep business local, as far as possible,” he said, “and I think the Chamber is an important asset to the local economy.
“The Chamber’s priority is Perthshire, and the organisation is a vast and valuable network of business people who share that same passion.
“Supporting local has always been at the heart of the Binn Group and that is why we are involved with the Perthshire Chamber.”
Binn Group is Scotland’s leading recycling and resource management company.
Family run, with over 20 years of expertise, they are a people centred business, with over 160 employees with this figure likely to increase significantly once work gets underway on its energy from waste (EfW) plant at its EcoPark.
“If you work in the local area, I think you should support other businesses in your area,” he said.
“The Star Awards showcases superb local businesses and provides the people involved, whether finalists or winners, with a real boost.”
Tickets for the event, hosted by tv and radio broadcaster Kaye Adams, with fizz on arrival, a delicious three course meal with coffee and petits fours, awards ceremony, fundraiser and live music with Groove Culture into the wee small hours are available:
£95+vat pp for a member or £900 + VAT for a table of 10.
Non-members are £105 + VAT pp or £1000 + VAT for a table of 10.
Full details of all the award categories and further information can be found at www.businessstarwards.co.uk
Entries close on Friday 13th October at 1700 and can be made online at www.businessstarawards.co.uk. The Chamber can be contacted on 01738 448325, emailed at: events@perthshirechamber.co.uk or online at: www.perthshirechamber.co.uk.
Business Star Award Categories Open for Entries 2023
1 Employee of the Year Award
2 Apprentice of the Year Award
3 Most Promising New Business Award
4 Excellence in Customer Service Award
5 Excellence in Business Innovation Award
6 Excellence in Digital Media Award
7 Commitment to the Environment Award
8 Commitment to the Community Award
9 Excellence in Tourism & Leisure Award
10 Beyond Scotland Award
11 Business Growth Award
12 Independent Retailer of the Year Award
13 Excellence in Food & Drink Produce Award
14 Employer of the Year Award
15 Health and Wellbeing Business of the Year Award
16 Outstanding Young Business Person
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