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- The Herald Scotland
Entries now open for the 2025 Glasgow Business Awards
This year's awards will be held in partnership with Virgin Money, bringing together two organisations committed to championing innovation, excellence, and growth across Glasgow's business community. KWC Global has also joined as a new category sponsor.
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Businesses can enter 14 categories, each in recognition of various professional characteristics ranging from innovation and communications to community wealth and sustainability. The most prestigious accolade of the night, the Award for Most Outstanding Business, will be presented to one of the winners of the competitive categories.
Individuals will also be recognised through awards for Entrepreneur of the Year and Young Business Person of the Year.
Glasgow's Favourite Business, sponsored by The Herald's sister publication, Glasgow Times, and voted for by the public, will also return. Submissions can be entered now with the shortlist revealed over the summer for the public to decide who receives the top title on the night.
The Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Award for Lifetime Achievement will be the final accolade of the evening, celebrating the contribution of one of the most inspiring business leaders in Glasgow. Previous recipients have included Arnold Clark chief executive Eddie Hawthorne, former Glasgow Life chief executive Dr Bridget McConnell, and last year's winner Peter Duthie, former chief executive of the SEC.
'We are delighted to be partnering with Virgin Money for this year's Glasgow Business Awards," said Richard Muir, the chamber's deputy chief executive. "Their involvement brings valuable insight and strong support to the event, and together we look forward to celebrating the remarkable achievements of Glasgow's business community.
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'This event is a highlight of the business calendar for Glasgow. There is always such a fantastic atmosphere in the room on the night, and the strong community of our city shines through.
'We should celebrate the successes of our businesses and take pride in the unique, varied and innovative sectors that call Glasgow their home. We are looking forward to receiving this year's entries.'
David Henderson, head of strategic finance in the west of Scotland for Virgin Money, said: "We're proud to sponsor The Glasgow Business Awards in this landmark year for the city and for Virgin Money.
"As we celebrate Glasgow's 850th anniversary and our first year as part of Nationwide Building Society, we remain committed to the city and to our blueprint: banking that's fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society.
'These awards shine a light on the innovation, resilience, and excellence that define Glasgow's business community - and we're honoured to help recognise and celebrate that success.'
