Community projects and third sector organisations have been short-listed for awards at next month’s Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business awards.
North Edinburgh’s COVID 19 Response and Recovery Group has been nominated for the Inspiring Partnership Award, with Citadel Youth Centre and Leith Rugby Club and Cyrenians and Natwest partnerships also in the running in that category.
The North Edinburgh COVID-19 Response and Recovery Group was formed at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic. Local projects and community organisations joined together in an informal coalition and have been working together ever since to ensure that the community’s most vulnerable people are being supported and protected during the pandemic.
Cyrenians is also nominated in the Local Business Hero, Employer of the Year and and Young Leader of the Year categories.
A Chamber spokesperson explained: “Each year, the Edinburgh Chamber looks forward to hosting its much loved Business Awards ceremony to recognise the successes and achievements of our vibrant business community.
“2020 has been a tough year for all. However, despite the ongoing challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, we have watched businesses across the city come together to lead, innovate, collaborate and support those in need.
“We feel it is important to recognise the efforts and dedication shown by organisations over the past year, and so we’re delighted to announce the launch of our first ever virtual business awards.
“Our virtual awards will bring the business community together to showcase the resilience, adaptability and outstanding contribution of our local businesses and professionals, in the most challenging of years.”
Award Categories 2021:
- Responsible Business – sponsored by City of Edinburgh Council
- Innovation in Business – sponsored by CityFibre
- Director of the Year – sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland
- Developing the Young Workforce – sponsored by Developing the Young Workforce
- Employer of the Year – sponsored by Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP
- Young Leader of the Year – sponsored by Thorntons Law LLP
- Inspiring Partnership Award – sponsored by Openreach
- Excellence in Circular Economy – sponsored by Circular Edinburgh
- Export Business of the Year – sponsored by Forth Ports
- Service Excellence – sponsored by Heehaw
- Local Business Hero – sponsored by TLT LLP
- Lifetime Achievement – sponsored by Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
This event will take place virtually during the week of the Edinburgh’s Business Festival .
The virtual festival, taking place from 1-5th March, offers 18 events over the 5 days, ranging from keynote speakers and panel discussions to networking events and practical workshops. The Chamber will also host its annual Business Awards, to recognise and showcase the resilience, adaptability and outstanding contribution of local businesses and professionals, in the most challenging of years.
The headline sponsor for this year’s Business Festival is St James Quarter.
Martin Perry, Director of Development for St James Quarter, said: “At St James Quarter we’re passionate about doing our part to support the local Edinburgh community – and the businesses within it.
“We’re delighted to partner with the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce and look forward to connecting with our peers and neighbours throughout the event.”
You can download the full programme here
Edinburgh’s Business Festival is open to all and free to attend. For more information please click here.
If you have not booked a Festival ticket, you may book this event separately via ECC’s event page.
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