Award for brilliant butchers

Customers across Perth and Kinross are being asked to nominate staff at their local butchers who are a cut above for a special industry award.

The annual ‘extra mile award’ from Scottish Craft Butchers - based in Perth - will be presented to an individual who has gone above and beyond to support customers, colleagues and the business during the challenges of the past year.

Nominations are already pouring in from customers and employers, highlighting the butchers and counter staff whose commitment, kindness, professionalism and enthusiasm have helped ensure the butcher shop remains at the forefront of local business.

Executive manager of Scottish Craft Butchers, Gordon King, said it is a particularly coveted prize as it is voted for by the public.

“This is a chance for the public to recognise and reward someone at their local butchers shop who stands out from the crowd,” he said.

“Someone who has shown exceptional commitment to the trade, support to the customers or enthusiasm for the job.

“We want to hear stories from people about their nominee and why they should win the award.

“This is the public’s chance to say ‘thank you’ to an industry that has never missed a beat throughout the entire coronavirus crisis and single out the exceptional individuals who have safeguarded supplies and service - often going that extra mile - for their customers.’’

Customers are asked to go online at www. craftbutchers. co. uk and detail in more than 100 words why they are making the nomination. Forms can also be downloaded, completed and posted to Claire Simpson at Scottish Craft Butchers, 8/ 10 Needless Road, Perth PH2 0JW.

The winner will receive a £100 prize and the person who nominated them will secure a £100 voucher to spend in the butchers shop. Nominations close on October 29.