Finalists announced – Business Excellence Awards

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The finalists of the 2010 Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards have been revealed, after the judges scrutinised over 50 entries across the seven hotly-contested categories.

Finalists in each category have been selected, and the winners will be announced at an awards lunch on Friday 19th March at the Scottish Borders Campus, Netherdale, Galashiels. The event is all about celebrating the achievement of businesses in the Scottish Borders.

For each category, a panel of judges was appointed to select a winner. The judges included a mix of representatives from category sponsors and public and private sector partners, including Purves Chartered Accountants, TRI Cap (Tweed Renaissance Investors Capital), Prostrakan, Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce, Business Gateway, Scottish Enterprise, Skills Development Scotland, BC Consultants, Scotland Development International, Scottish Borders Exporters Association, VisitScotland and Scottish Borders Council’s Economic Development team.

Cllr Vicky Davidson, Executive Member for Economic Development said:

“We are delighted by the response this year across the seven categories. We were particularly impressed by the optimism and creativity demonstrated by applicants and are looking forward to celebrating with them on the 19th March. Scottish Borders Council is committed to helping businesses in the region and this is just one small part of a comprehensive package of assistance which we are now able to offer.”

Lesley Kelso, Principal Officer (Businesses Gateway) said: “The overall high standard of entries has resulted in an excellent quality of applications from businesses. Those short listed can feel justifiably proud of their achievements, while I would like to encourage those who haven’t made it this year to try again next year.

“We are looking forward to working with these businesses and many others during the year ahead to ensure the access the support available via the Council and Business Gateway. The recent launch of our new business grant funding initiative, the Scottish Borders Business Fund, has created an exciting new opportunity for the Council to help encourage and support businesses to invest and develop.”

The finalists in each category are:

New business of the year, sponsored by TRI Cap, Tweed Renaissance Investors Capital

International trader of the year, sponsored by Business Gateway in association with Scottish Development International and the Scottish Borders Exporters Association

Employer of the year, sponsored by Skills Development Scotland

Independent retailer of the year, in association with the Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses

Innovation of the year, sponsored by Prostrakan, in association with Scottish Enterprise

Growth business of the year, sponsored by Purves Chartered Accountants

Homecoming Scotland 2009 initiative, sponsored by Homecoming Scotland, a special award to recognise an outstanding contribution to the local economy during the Year of Homecoming.

Businesses and organisations who have been short listed will receive two tickets each for the awards lunch on 19th March where their achievements will be showcased.

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March 2010

Issued on behalf of TRI Cap by Prior PR.
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