Business Leader of the Year

Business Leader of the Year

Business Leader of the Year

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We all have a responsibility in shaping the future of our region. People with commitment and passion for the area as well as for the industry in which they operate are the critical success factors. This award is intended to recognise these qualities in an individual who has dedicated their time and energy to making a difference to the Highland business economy. Nominees in this category should have demonstrated commitment in their chosen field and in their business community. They should have a track record of inspiring and leading others to create a more sustainable business environment.

Section 1. Nominator and Nominee Details

Section 2. Category Questions

Question 1

Please give details of the person you are nominating and what they do (maximum of 250 words):

Question 2

Why do you believe the person you are nominating deserves to win the Highland Business Award for Business Leader of the Year 2017? Explain their commitment both to their industry and to the business community in general. How do they inspire and lead others? What difference have they made to the Highland business economy? (maximum of 750 words):

Awards Ceremony Voiceover Scripts

Please provide a 100 word summary that can be used as the basis for a voiceover script at the awards ceremony, if the nominee is successful in being shortlisted. Focus on the achievements of the nominated person and what makes them stand out in the Highland business community:

Authorisation

I have read and accept the rules and guidelines associated with these awards, and hereby enter this nomination.

Please complete and save your entry form electronically as nomineename_category.docx, eg

JoeBloggs_Businessleader.docx

Please submit your completed nomination form to

The closing date for nominations is Friday 28 July 2017.

If you have any questions regarding the completion of any aspect of the entry form please contact the business awards information helpline on 01463 718131.

The Highland Business Awards 2017 Lunch and Awards Ceremony takes place on Friday 29 September at the Drumossie Hotel, Inverness. Tickets cost £62.50 + VAT including welcome drink and three course lunch with tea/coffee and may be booked individually or for tables of 10. To order tickets, email

The Highland Business Awards and Highland Business Week are organised by Inverness Chamber of Commerce and are supported by Scottish Provincial Press as media partner.

Nomination Guidelines

·  Any person whose business activities are based in the Highlands & Islands and Moray may be nominated, irrespective of whether their business is a member of any of the region’s Chambers of Commerce.

·  Employees of the Business Leader of the Year Award sponsor or companies affiliated with the award sponsor may not be nominated.

·  Nominations are treated in confidence.

·  All nominations must be electronic and completed on the Highland Business Awards nomination form only. No other format will be accepted.

·  Nominations will be passed directly to the judges to be considered and a shortlist compiled. All those nominated will be informed by the organisers that they have been nominated.

·  The Business Leader of the Year Award winner will be announced at the Highland Business Awards Lunch on 29 September 2017.

·  Incomplete nominations will not be judged.

·  All nominations will be acknowledged on receipt. Nomination forms will become the property of Inverness Chamber of Commerce and will not be returned.

·  Proof of sending a nomination (by email) is not proof of receipt.

·  The closing date for nominations is 5.00pm on Friday 28 July 2017.

·  The judges’ decisions are final and no further correspondence will be entered into.

·  Information supplied will be shared with the judging panel and, in the case of finalists, with the event host. It will be used only for the purpose of judging the competition and as the basis for creating a voiceover script for the awards ceremony, where required.

·  The Business Leader of the Year Award finalists may be included in related media coverage and may be required to take part in promotional activities about the Highland Business Awards.