Go Forth has announced the long-list for the second annual Stirling Business Awards happening in 2024.
After receiving more than 1500 nominations, ten businesses across Stirling have been selected for each awards category.
There are 11 categories in total including Restaurant of the Year, Charity of the Year and Retailer of the Year.
The full list of the 11 categories are as follows:
- Restaurant of the Year
- Cafe/Coffee Shop of the Year
- Bar/Pub/Club of the Year
- Hair and Beauty Business of the Year
- Retailer of the Year
- Service-Led Business of the Year
- Visitor Attraction of the Year
- Business Support Service of the Year
- Charity of the Year
- New Business of the Year
- Outstanding Contribution to the City Award
The public can cast their votes for who they think should win each award via a digital form.
Voting will close next month on Monday, January 29 and the shortlist of nominees will be revealed shortly afterwards.
Three businesses will be on the shortlist for each category. On Wednesday, March 20, there will be a ceremony at Stirling’s Albert Halls to announce the winners.
These awards are run by Go Forth Stirling BID who aim to “celebrate and reward independent business owners”.
Image Credit: Go Forth Stirling
Go Forth Stirling Project Director Danielle McRorie-Smith said: “We are thrilled with the response to our second business awards which we launched to recognise Stirling’s hardworking business owners and celebrate the city’s unique independent scene.”
The Go Forth team has yet to secure sponsors from the city’s business community for the ceremony.
Ms McRorie-Smith said: “We are looking for sponsors who are keen to demonstrate their commitment to Stirling and our thriving business community by backing awards.”
“In return, we can offer a rewarding opportunity to position your brand alongside our high-profile Stirling event.”
Go Forth says this event is one of their many initiatives seeking to highlight and showcase Stirling’s diverse range of independent traders. They hope to help the city become a more welcoming destination for business and the public.
You can cast your vote via the link here.
Feature image credit: Go Forth Stirling