Our business stars will shine bright
Finalists revealed for popular awards night
The countdown to this year’s Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Business Star Awards has begun in earnest as judges reveal their finalists from a record entry of local companies.
The shortlisted entrants for Perthshire’s most prestigious business awards – supported by Binn Group – will now be asked to play their aces as judges begin the task of visiting and interviewing this year’s finalists.
And chamber chief executive Vicki Unite said the competition couldn’t be fiercer as one of the most impressive line-ups ever assembled for the Star Awards goes under the spotlight.
“It’s now up to each of those companies shortlisted to convince judges that they have real ‘Star’ quality,’” she said. “The standard this year is exceptional and the judges’ task will be extraordinarily difficult – any of the finalists could be our ultimate winners.
“Finalists will now meet with their judging panels to showcase themselves to match the high standard of their entry, and provide a stand-out profile of their business as they bid to secure the judges’ vote.”
But Vicki stressed that entrants who have not been shortlisted this year should not be downhearted.
“We were very impressed by the standard of entry – right across the board – and with receiving a really impressive number of entries, whittling down each category to three or four finalists has been an especially tough job,” she said. “Everyone who entered should be extremely proud of their business and what they have achieved to even make them a candidate for the awards.”
Celebrating all aspects of the local business world, the area’s premier awards will highlight the real ‘stars’ across leading sectors and finalists range from micro business right up to some of the area’s largest employers.
Perthshire Chamber of Commerce also recognises the value of emerging talent and individuals who have proved outstanding in their particular sector will have a chance to shine in the apprentice and employee of the year categories alongside new comer Most Inspirational Business Leader, sponsored by Thorntons, which will be announced on the night.
Entrants this year include regular Star Awards supporters as well as new faces, with established internationallyrenowned organisations sharing the shortlisted slots with emerging one man operations and an excellent representation from the whole of Perth and Kinross.
Chamber directors, sponsors and experts from the business world will help unearth the shiniest stars in one of the country’s most robust judging procedures in the run-up to a glittering showdown at a black tie dinner at Crieff Hydro on Friday, November 24.
“The Chamber is so proud to be able to showcase the best in the business at our awards dinner,” explained Vicki.
“It really is a very exciting evening for everyone and the suspense among the finalists is tangible.
“Everyone joins in the celebration and acclaim for our winners and that makes for a great atmosphere.
“We’re looking forward to another The Star Awards are a highlight of the year for many outstanding celebration of Perthshire’s high achievers this year,” she added.
“As the definitive local business award, Perthshire Business Star Awards continues to attract, showcase, applaud and reward those companies and individuals who are making a real difference.
“Over the years, the trophies have become much-sought-after targets for companies to achieve,” she added, “and we have rolled out hundreds of examples of business excellence in the form of our winners.
“This November, we will undoubtedly - discover some new bright shining Stars.”
Tickets, costing £70 + VAT, for the glittering event can be booked in advance by contacting the chamber office on 01738 488325 or by email to events@perthshirechamber.co.uk, or online at www.businessstarawards. co.uk