Stirling Business Excellence Awards: Innovation Awards

To recognise the best in the city and its surrounding areas, The Scotsman has launched the Stirling Business Excellence Awards with headline sponsor Invest in Stirling, and in association with STEP in Stirling.

Onyinye Igbokwe of award sponsors Techscale

To celebrate a cross section of businesses and their vital role in the economic success of the region, The Scotsman is calling for entries to its inaugural Stirling Business Excellence Awards. Comprised of 14 categories, including SME Business of the Year, Family Business, Entrepreneur, and Lifetime Achievement, entries should be submitted by Saturday,20 January 2024.

The awards ceremony and black tie gala dinner will take place at the Stirling Court Hotel in February.

As well as Invest in Stirling and STEP, other sponsors and partners include the University of Stirling, Graham & Sibbald, LOC Hire, ECO Hire, Techscaler and Kings Park Hospital.

Stirling Council leader, Councillor Chris Kane, says: “The Awards are a great opportunity to showcase our reputation as a centre of business and innovation excellence. It’s an exciting time, with the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal unlocking investment opportunities in excess of £640 million.

David Miller, managing director of STEP, adds: “In our 40th anniversary year, we’re delighted to be working on a remarkable event that surpasses all previous ones with The Scotsman.”

Innovation Award, sponsored by Techscaler

This award celebrates innovation in products, services, business models or initiatives, and will reward organisations doing things differently to create change and make a positive difference to its clients or staff.

Entrants should give an overview of their innovation; processes implemented in its research, development and launch; its positive impact on the business, team, clients, stakeholders, community; and future plans.

Onyinye Igbokwe of sponsors Techscaler says: “An essential location in our mission to help startups in Scotland build, grow and scale, Stirling is a vibrant hub of innovation and talent. Celebrating and encouraging the success of the region is an honour, and we’re thrilled to see its innovation recognised.”

The Stirling Business Excellence Awards takes place on Thursday, 22 February, 2024 at the Stirling Court Hotel in Stirling.

For more information, details of all 14 categories and how to nominate a candidate, and for ticket information, go towww.stirlingbizawards.co.uk