The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)

Back in Business: Courier Awards entries now open

- ROB MCLAREN

The resilience, innovation, flexibilit­y and determinat­ion shown by companies in Tayside and Fife adapting to Covid-19 has been astonishin­g.

We want to celebrate this success with the return of the Courier Business Awards, held in associatio­n with long-term partners mha Henderson Loggie.

“I am delighted The Courier Business Awards are returning for 2021,” said David Clegg, editor of The Courier.

“There is no doubt that Covid has placed a huge strain on the economy of Courier Country.

“But, in such hard times, the resilience and entreprene­urialism shown by so many companies to navigate through the choppiest of waters has been truly remarkable.

“If ever there was a year to celebrate success and showcase the best of our business community, this is it.

“I urge all firms across Tayside and Fife to get involved and look forward to being inspired and impressed by their entries.”

In 2019 more than 800 guests attended our blacktie ceremony in a purposebui­lt marquee in the grounds of Apex City Quay Hotel in Dundee.

It is our intention to hold a live ceremony on October 30, subject to government regulation­s.

The awards are free to enter and, to reflect the pandemic, there is a new category this year.

The Covid Resilience Award will be presented to a business that has shown innovative practices to keep trading.

Other new awards will be given to the best social media campaign, farming and estates business, and energy business.

There are a total of 15 categories spanning technology, hospitalit­y, retail, service and family. Any company that has a significan­t presence in Courier Country can take part and can enter multiple categories.

Additional awards will be presented to the overall Business of the Year and Outstandin­g Contributi­on.

To take part visit thecourier­businessaw­ards.com

The judges are Liz Cameron, chief executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, who will chair the panel; David Smith, managing partner, mha Henderson Loggie; Alan Lees, chairman, BT Scotland; Graham Huband, managing editor, DCT Media; and Angela Vickers, chief executive, Apex Hotels.

Categories: Apprentice, Best Social Media, Business Leader, Community, Covid Resilience, Energy, Family, Farming and Estates, Independen­t Retail, Leisure, Tourism and Hospitalit­y, Most Innovative, Service, Small, Technology, and Young Business.

 ??  ?? GALA OCCASION: The big night in 2019 brings Courier Country businesses together. Photograph by Kim Cessford.
GALA OCCASION: The big night in 2019 brings Courier Country businesses together. Photograph by Kim Cessford.

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