Scottish firms make awards shortlist
THREE Scottish salmon farmers have been shortlisted in the Scottish Export Awards organised by HSBC, which will announce the winners on March 23.
Loch Duart, Scottish Sea Farms and the Scottish Salmon Company will compete against three other companies in the large exporter of the year category, which recognises outstanding achievements by a company in any industry with a turnover of more than £15 million.
The Scottish Salmon Company and Loch Duart have also been shortlisted for the export team of the year award.
Meanwhile, Scottish salmon Company managing director Craig Anderson has been shortlisted in two categories of this year’s Institute of Directors Scotland, Director of the Year Awards.
Anderson, who joined the SSC in 2013, is a finalist for Director of the Year of a business with a turnover over £15 million, as well as the Edinburgh, Lothians and the Borders Director of the Year Award.
Anderson said: ‘I am humbled to have been shortlisted for such a prestigious award.’
Winners will be announced on March 17.