Businesses and entrepreneurs in Caithness and Sutherland urged to enter special awards
Aspiring entrepreneurs and budding businesses in Caithness and Sutherland are being encouraged to enter the Caithness Chamber of Commerce business awards.
The awards offer a prime opportunity for businesses to enhance their visibility and receive well-deserved recognition for their accomplishments.
Previous winners have included Dunnet Bay Distillers, Annie’s Bakery, Stacks Deli and Coffee House, Ice & Fire Distillery, Gow Ground Works, Puldagon Farm Shop, CC Chocolatier and North Point Distillery.
The awards ceremony, scheduled for September, will be the focal point of the Caithness Chamber's annual dinner.
This year's dinner holds extra significance as it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the first Chamber of Commerce in Caithness.
Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, said: “Our awards provide a fantastic opportunity for young companies and entrepreneurs to shine, showcasing their successes and allowing us to acknowledge and celebrate their achievements. As a vital part of the business community in north Highland, Caithness Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting businesses at all stages of their development.
“It is a great privilege to witness the progress of past award recipients and to support their businesses as they thrive and adapt to the exciting opportunities and challenges ahead.
“In the north Highlands, we are fortunate to have an exceptionally supportive business community, and it is wonderful to come together and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of our region.”
The Young Business Award is open to enterprises that have been operating in Caithness or Sutherland for no more than five years, and the Young Entrepreneur Award – sponsored by Saffery Champness – is for trailblazing individuals aged between 18 and 30 living in Caithness or Sutherland.
Coll Murchison-MacDonald, partner at Saffery Champness, said: “As a firm, Saffery want to support opportunity and enable success. What better way to do that than to champion the next generation of local entrepreneurs? We are very pleased to be able to sponsor the Young Entrepreneur Awards and I look forward to meeting those shortlisted at the awards dinner.”
Entries for the awards are open until 5pm on July 30. Application forms and entry criteria can be found online at https://www.caithnesschamber.com
