Courier Business Awards 2025: Employer of the Year
The Courier Business Awards, held in partnership with Henderson Loggie, celebrates the achievements of companies operating in Tayside, Fife and Stirling.
Since the awards started more than a decade ago, we've heard about the exceptional service offered, innovative products and solutions brought to the market and remarkable growth stories.
Entries are now open – we can't wait to hear more about your accomplishments over the past 12 months.
Winning a hotly contested Courier Business Award is a fantastic achievement for any business. It means a winning company is a leader in its sector and can be used to promote its products and services. It is also a boost for staff to know the work they do has been recognised.
Our winners will be announced at a black-tie awards ceremony held at the Apex City Quay Hotel in Dundee this October, which brings together hundreds of business leaders for a night to remember.
Entering is simple and free. We'd love to hear about your business.
The Employer of the Year category is sponsored by Calforth Construction Ltd.
This award is open to any organisation which puts its staff at the heart of the business.
Winner will demonstrate:
Entries close at 5pm on Monday July 14.
Click here to enter the Courier Business Awards 2025 Employer of the Year category.
CalForth Construction Ltd are a Buildings, Civils and Landscape Contractor providing services to Clients in both the Commercial and Residential markets.
Its Commercial work sees it working all over Scotland where it has been involved in District Heating Projects, Solar Farms, Wastewater Power Stations, Electric Car Charging Points and a variety of others.
The firm's Residential work sees it involved from the smallest Garden Project all the way up to Full Kit Builds.
It prides itself on providing a straightforward, honest, and transparent experience for its clients, ensuring that their project is delivered safely, on time and on budget.
A Calforth Spokesperson said: 'CalForth Construction Ltd is honoured to be this year's sponsor of the Employer of the Year award at the Courier Business Awards. We look forward to celebrating with all the wonderful nominees.'
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