Moray businesses urged to enter for awards

Businesses in Moray are being urged to put themselves forward for this year’s Highlands and Islands business excellence awards.

Entries from across the region are being invited for the awards, which are organised by the Scottish Council for Development and Industry.

They provide a unique platform to showcase the achievements of the area’s businesses and celebrate excellence in a range of sectors.

The 2016 awards will be presented at the annual dinner on Friday, September 9 at the Drumossie Hotel in Inverness in front of 350 guests.

Entries, which close on August 1, are being sought in a number of categories, including international business, marine business, outstanding business ambassador, research and innovation, business service and engagement, environmental sustainability, people development and outstanding business achievement.

Councillor John Cowe (pictured), who chairs Moray Council’s economic development and infrastructure services committee, said: “We have many first rate, innovative and successful businesses here in Moray which help to underpin our economy and I hope very much that they will enter for this year’s awards.

“The Highlands and Islands awards are a celebration of the great work that these businesses do and I would be delighted to see a strong representation from Moray at this year’s ceremony.”

Moray Council area stretches from Tomintoul in the south to the shores of the Moray Firth, from Keith in the east to Forres in the west. The council and its 4,500 employees respond to the needs of 92,500 residents in this beautiful part of Scotland, which nestles between Aberdeenshire and the Highlands.

Famous for its colony of dolphins, fabulous beaches and more malt whisky distilleries than any where else in Scotland, Moray is a thriving area and a great place to live.

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