Motion · S6M-14269 · 30 Aug 2024

Stirling Business Awards Return for a Third Year

Lodged by Alexander Stewart Standard Motion 26 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament is enthused at the news that Stirling’s 2025 Business Awards have now been launched; understands that Go Forth Stirling has announced that the awards will return for a third straight year, with the ceremony set to take place at the city’s Albert Halls on 27 February 2025; further understands that local residents and visitors will have the chance to suggest local businesses for various accolades via a dedicated webpage at independentstirling.co.uk/awards, with categories, including Café/Coffee Shop of the Year, Visitor Attraction of the Year, Hair and Beauty Business of the Year and Retailer of the Year; notes that the Charity of the Year and New Business of the Year categories will also be recognised, alongside Service-led Business of the Year, covering healthcare firms, solicitors, tailors and estate agents, and Restaurant of the Year and Pub/Bar of the Year; acknowledges that a new category for this year’s awards will be a New Business of the Year for companies beginning in 2024 and the Outstanding Contribution to Stirling will also be open for nominations; notes that the launch comes as Scotland Loves Local Week highlights how shoppers can boost their local economies and make a difference to their communities by choosing to shop local; believes that voting will close just before Christmas 2024, with the shortlist announced in January 2025, and wishes everyone involved all the very best of luck in this year’s contest.

Supporters (26)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.