CHAMBER NETWORK SUCCESSES
commitment to their staff, their customers and also their many suppliers. This is an extremely competitive sector and their constant investment and development, fueled by creative vision and drive for success, keeps this much-loved, valued and respected holiday destination at the fore, with wide-reaching economic benefits. The business demonstrates top-notch customer service, with customer feedback being used to directly influence investment and refurbishment strategies in a bid to meet and exceed customer expectations and ensure sustainability. We are truly lucky to have such an impressive business in Perthshire.” General Manager, Kristian Campbell, revealed that the highlight for him was the boost it would give to his delighted staff, some of whom were attending the awards ceremony, and were “completely blown away” by their success in two separate categories. “To win two categories and then be announced as Perthshire Business of the Year 2019 was the icing on the cake,” he said, “and very humbling. We’re absolutely thrilled. It means a lot to every one of us.”
The galaxy of shining new Business Stars winning on the night
Allan MacGregor, Chief Executive of Main Sponsor, Binn Group, said this year’s event had proved “an outstanding celebration of business excellence”.
Developing The Young Workforce Partnership Award Perth College UHI & Sodexo
DWK Office Solutions Excellence in Tourism & Leisure Award Crieff Hydro Hotel
Blackadders Employee of the Year Award Monica Kidd of Louisa Clements Professional Haircare
Perth & Kinross Council Beyond Scotland Award Trail Architects
“Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Business Star Awards repeatedly delivers a tremendous celebration of the vibrant business community in this area and this was the best yet” he added. “It’s wonderful to be able to give them a platform on which to shine and to showcase the amazing quality of businesses based here. The most amazing thing is the amount of genuine goodwill and delight for those who have sponsored, reached the finals and won. It really is a uniquely supportive atmosphere and Binn Group loves being a part of it.”
Perth College UHI Apprentice of the Year Award John MacDermid of Dunkeld Auto Services Elevator & Business Gateway Most Promising New Business Award Praveen Kumar Authentic Indian Cuisine Ready Meals Eva Lucia Excellence in Customer Service Award Crieff Hydro Hotel Flonix Excellence in Business Innovation Award ACS Flight Training Circular Tayside Contribution to Sustainability Award Kinross Wooden Products Company
L to r: Perthshire Chamber President, Stephen Leckie, Deputy First Minister, John Swinney and Provost Dennis Melloy
Struan Toyota Commitment to the Community Award Perth & District YMCA
Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants Business Growth Award Balhousie Care Group ACS Aviation Independent Retailer of the Year Award Robertsons of Pitlochry Castle Water Excellence in Food & Drink Produce Award Summer Harvest Oils OCO Westend Employer of the Year Award Bidwells Blackhills Specialist Dental Clinic Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) Thorntons Business Leader of the Year Morris Leslie Perthshire Business of the Year Crieff Hydro Hotel
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