Scottish Chambers of Commerce yesterday (Thursday 11th September 2014) launched its inaugural Scottish Business Honours 2014 ceremony at the Prestonfield House, Edinburgh. Sponsored by Virgin Atlantic, the Scottish Business Honours are truly unique - it takes winning businesses from local Chambers of Commerce from all over Scotland and showcases the best of Scottish businesses at this nationwide ceremony.
Congratulations to Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce members who were shortlisted finalists for the Scottish Business awards: Hillcrest (Business of the Year over 25 employees and Growing Talent categories); Hermann Twickler, Managing Director of PressureFab (Entrepreneur of the Year category). Special congratulations to STAR-Dundee who were announced as winners of the Business of the Year (Under 25 employees).
Tim Allan, DACC President and Director of Unicorn Property Group attended the Awards last night and said:
“It was a great inaugural event with a fantastic atmosphere and Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce and their members had a very successful evening. Of the 21 shortlisted finalists in the 7 award categories we had 5 nominations from Dundee & Angus Chamber and I am delighted to say we had a winner for the Business of the Year (Under 25 employees) category in STAR-Dundee. STAR Dundee Is one of Dundee’s great technology success stories and it was a huge pleasure to see that recognised nationally.
\"This was a wonderful evening celebrating the best in Scottish business and it was great to see Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce punching well above its weight.”
The evening was hosted by Kaye Adams and included Jim McColl OBE, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Clyde Blowers Capital as Keynote Speaker, concluding with Fred MacAulay for the Celebrations.
Liz Cameron, Director/Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce said:
\"Tonight, we have shown that Business is great for Scotland. Extraordinary businesses - small, medium and large - have been awarded the Scottish Business Honour for their innovation, entrepreneurship and commitment to Scotland. These awards, inspired by business, place the hard work and contribution that businesses make to people, to local communities and to Scotland at the heart of the event.
\"All the businesses - from global brands and exporters to one person owners to family businesses, are a true inspiration enabling us to champion the wealth of our talent and skills that we have right here in Scotland. I am especially proud of the spotlight placed on those businesses that would not normally get the profile or recognition outside of their own communities, making the ceremony a true celebration of the best of Scottish business.”
Joe Thompson, Director of Network and Alliances, Virgin Atlantic, said:
\"This has been a truly exciting year for Scottish business and Virgin Atlantic is delighted to partner with the Scottish Chambers of Commerce network.
\"Air connectivity is vital for business success in this global marketplace and we are very proud of Virgin Atlantic Little Red, which provides important links with London and key international markets for Scotland.
\"Congratulations to the Winners of the Scottish Business Honours 2014 Ceremony. We look forward to working with the business community in Scotland.\"
