New Scottish awards looks to celebrate the backbone of the nation’s economy

Companies with up to 50 employees are being urged to showcase their success by entering the Scotland Business of the Year Awards. Shortlisted businesses will be able to demonstrate outstanding development and growth, for example through significant investment, creating jobs, entering new markets, or launching new products – and be able to show the impact this has had on overall performance. Peter Walker, editor of TheBusinessDesk Scotland, said: “Small businesses make up the overwhelming majority of Scotland’s economy, yet often don’t get the coverage they deserve. “We’re looking to help change that, by recognising the best and brightest ventures, across geographies, sectors, and demographics.” TheBusinessDesk.com has launched the Scotland Business of the Year Awards to recognise the country’s most successful and ambitious businesses. The awards are now open for entries, with a deadline of Friday, 16 January. Entries are now open for 13 categories, including fast-growth businesses, international trade, investment and employers. There will also be two individual awards, for chief executive of the year and ambassador. To enter, visit businessoftheyearawards.co.uk or email boty@thebusinessdesk.com. Entries are free, and the awards will have a rigorous judging process. Site visits will take place in February and March, with shortlisted companies invited to pitch to judges in May, before the winners are revealed at a black-tie awards evening in June. The awards are being supported by Daily Business Group and TheBusinessGrid. TheBusinessDesk.com already runs Business of the Year awards in five English regions, with recent winners including Lloyds Bank, Morrisons and Rigby Group.