The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards in association with Business Gateway were back for the ninth year of the awards as we continued to celebrate the success of the diverse, dynamic and innovative family business sector, and the contribution which these firms make to the communities in which they operate and to the wider economy.
If you would like more information on the opportunities available, please contact Kirsty Loughlin, Head of Events on 0141 302 6016 or Kirsty.loughlin@newsquest.co.uk.
This category is for a family business headquartered in Scotland with 100 employees or fewer, operating in any sector of the economy, which has enjoyed outstanding success.
A business which makes a sustainable contribution to the community in which they operate. Examples of this could include supporting local initiatives, charity work, demonstrating commitment to their industry sector or taking extra care of employees and their families.
This category will recognise a company which has excelled in the provision of customer service as an integral part of their business. Judges will be looking for evidence of how this has been achieved and contributed to the success and development of the organisation.
This category is for family business headquartered in Scotland with more than 100 employees, operating in any sector of the economy, which has enjoyed outstanding success.
A business which has achieved sustained expansion over recent years, against the toughest economic backdrop for decades. Growth could be in terms of turnover and profit, an increase in employee numbers, and/or through expansion into new market-places at home or abroad.
Businesses in rural areas play a vital role in providing employment and wealth in the communities in which they operate. This category recognises family businesses in rural Scotland (outwith Glasgow City, City of Edinburgh, Aberdeen City and Dundee City) from any sector.
This category looks to recognise family businesses who have demonstrated an innovative approach and made it their goal to reduce their environmental impact on the world.
This category will recognise a business which has enjoyed major success in overseas market-places in recent times. Such success could have been achieved with the launch or significant expansion of international operations, through new or existing products and services.
This category will reward a company which have embraced innovation, whether through the development of products and services, or by making changes to service delivery, production processes, or working practices, or by altering the direction of the business radically to adapt to a changing environment.
This award will be presented to an individual who plays a pivotal role in shaping and securing the future of their family business for the next generation. The award will highlight an individual who has demonstrated commitment to and understanding of their family business and the successful future of that enterprise. Individuals can enter this themselves or be nominated by a colleague.
This award will be presented to an individual who has shown loyalty and dedication to the family business in which they work in. We understand that most businesses wouldn’t be where they are without the strong workforce behind them. We want to hear about an employee that has gone above and beyond the call of duty over the last year. Let’s celebrate their hard work, achievements and outstanding contribution to their role and business. The award will highlight an individual who has become “one of the family”.
This award recognises an individual or team which has made an outstanding contribution to a Scottish-headquartered family business over the years, from any level of seniority within the business.
HUGH LIGHTBODY
Chief Officer, Business Gateway
MAIRI MICKEL
GRAHAM CUNNING
Partner and Head of Corporate Finance in Scotland, Azets UK
JOHN ANDERSON
Head of SME Engagement, Strathclyde Business School
MARK BRADFORD
Consultant, Family Business Solutions Ltd
The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards in association with Business Gateway took place on Wednesday, December 8 at the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow.
HOST
Jennifer Reoch
Alastair Macphie – Macphie of Glenbervie
Anyone can submit a nomination, but they must be based in Scotland and a Family Business. For the purposes of the awards The Herald Family Business Awards judging panel review the below statement as a basis on what constitutes a family business
“A family business is a business governed and/or managed by members of the same family (or a small number of families) with the intention of shaping and pursuing the vision of the business in a manner that is potentially sustainable across generations of the family (or families)”
Not only does being shortlisted (or better yet, winning) a Family Business Award mean recognition for you or your organisation, it is a major morale boost for you or your workforce and is a great PR opportunity both at the event and long after.
You must complete our entry form to submit a nomination. Head to the ‘How to Enter’ section above for instructions.
You can submit as many nominations as you like across the different categories. The categories and the criteria for each can be found in the ‘Categories’ section above.
You have until Monday, October 18 to submit your entries.
The awards are free to enter.
Tickets to attend the ceremony are priced at £120+VAT with tables of 10 and 12 available at a cost of £1,100+VAT and £1,300+VAT respectively (booking fees apply).
Once you have submitted an entry, we will add your nomination to the judging pack for consideration. Once the judging has taken place, we will contact you to let you know if your entry has been shortlisted or not.
All the entries we receive will be considered by our judging panel at the judging session in November. Please note that the shortlist and winners are decided solely by our panel and do not come down to a public vote or number of nominations received.
The shortlist will be listed in The Herald and on this website at the beginning of November.
The winners will be announced at our awards ceremony that takes place on Wednesday, December 8.
We are happy to answer any additional questions you may have regarding the entry process or event. Please contact Events Manager, Kirsty Loughlin on 0141 302 6016 or Kirsty.loughlin@newsquest.co.uk with all enquires.
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