Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards 2016 – Last Chance to Enter!

Simon Kerr, of principal sponsor Clydesdale Bank, said: “The Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards go a long way to celebrate the huge contribution that local businesses make to our economy and their communities. Join us in recognising the wonderful work being done throughout the region by nominating your business for these vital awards.”

Businesses of all sizes and from all sectors are invited to submit applications to one or more of the Award categories. The range of Award categories has been designed to be accessible to all businesses in the Lanarkshire area. The Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards are hosted jointly by North and South Lanarkshire Councils. Now in its 23rd year, the Awards provide an opportunity for top businesses, organisations and individuals to appear in the spotlight and celebrate their business achievements

Councillor Chris Thompson, Chair of Enterprise Resources at South Lanarkshire Council, said: “There are fantastic businesses across Lanarkshire working hard and achieving great success. I would urge them all to apply for the awards and celebrate and shout about their success.”

The winners of the Business Awards will be announced at a glittering ceremony on Friday 4th March at the Radstone Hotel where guests can also enjoy a drinks reception on arrival before the Awards dinner commences. In addition to receiving their trophy, the winner of each category will also receive a corporate membership to Hamilton Park Racecourse.

North Lanarkshire Council’s Convener of Regeneration and Infrastructure, Councillor David Fagan added: “Each year we receive more and more applications for the business awards which show how highly regarded and sought after they are. The awards provide the opportunity to promote and celebrate the hard work and achievements of our local businesses who contribute greatly to the success of the Lanarkshire economy. ”

The Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards categories for 2016 are as follows:

Lanarkshire Family Business Award – sponsored by Albert Bartlett

Lanarkshire’s Best Small Business (50 employees or less) – sponsored by UK Steel Enterprise

Lanarkshire’s Best Business (51 employees or more) – sponsored by Business Gateway

Lanarkshire’s Best New Business – sponsored by North Lanarkshire’s Working

Lanarkshire Food & Drink Award – sponsored by Hamilton Park Racecourse

The John Brinkins Award for Excellence in Tourism – sponsored by Lanarkshire Area Tourism Partnership

Excellence in Customer Service – sponsored by Clydesdale Bank

Lanarkshire Apprentice of the Year – sponsored by The Banks Group

Excellence in Innovation – sponsored by Clyde Gateway

Enterprising Third Sector Award – sponsored by New College Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire College

For full details of each Award Category and descriptions, visit the website www.chooselanarkshire.com/businessawards We hope you will enter Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards 2016 and join us for a night of celebration on Friday 4th March 2016 at the Radstone Hotel.