There’s still a chance to be a business star

Nominations are still openfor the Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Star Awards, supported by main sponsor Binn Group.

Theawards have grown i n statureover the years, recognising andrewarding the best in local business, industry and commerce.

Now your company has the chance to shinein this year’s glittering awards ceremony, as entries openfor 16

To nominate a business,sim categories.p ly visit www.businessstarawards. co.uk, fill in your relevant company details and thenwrite up to 750 words detailing why yourorganisation should bea ‘business star’.

Yourentry sets in motion one of the most robust judging processes in any business awards and gives you the chance to be lauded andapplauded byyour sector peers and the wider business community.

Both chamber members and non members are eligible for entry andevenbeing shortlisted in the business star awards has earned companies valuable exposureand recognition.

The chamber recognises however, it is often that first stage which is the most daun ti ng for rising stars, and it has a bank of hintsandtipsavailable for would-beentrants to maximise their potential on the entry form.

These are shared over social media and the chamber will welcome anyenquiries from those who would liketo betaken through the process ona one-to-one basis over the phone, via email or face to face.

Vicki Unite, chamber chief executive, said:“The process starts now and builds up toour glittering awards ceremonyand dinneronFriday, November 22. Every step of the way sees businesses supported and encouraged as we bid to find the very best of the best.

“Any business in Perthshire is allowed to enter a maximumof two categories and it is important that they target those categories carefully and select the most appropriate to their business strengths.

“And peoplemust never be put off entering becauseof their size -wehaveoften seen the Davids topple the Goliaths on the night.”

Entries close on Monday, September 30 andcanbe made onlineat www. businessstarawards.co.uk.

The chamber canbecontacted on 01738 448325, emailed at: info@perthshirechamber.co.uk oronlineat: www. perthshirechamber.co.uk