Scottish Export Awards open for nominations

Nominations are now open for the Scottish Export Awards.

Businesses of all shapes and sizes, both exporters and export advisers, are being encouraged to enter the annual awards which celebrate the entrepreneurial exporting achievements of businesses across Scotland.

The awards on offer range from micro exporter of the year all the way through to large exporter, e-commerce exporter, scale-up and entrepreneurial exporter of the year.

The awards are sponsored by sponsored by HSBC in association with Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise are are free to enter. The awards are a great opportunity to build your brand profile, generate some good publicity and attract potential investors.

Last year’s BQ Scottish Exporter of the Year award went to the large exporter prize winner, John McGavigan, the Glasgow plastics manufacturer which exports car components across the globe.

BQ’s Bryan Hoare said: "It’s universally recognised now that export markets are crucial for the growth and development of the Scottish economy, and that Scotland has a booming international trade environment in which businesses are being nurtured.

"We’re delighted to be supported by Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and islands Enterprise and HSBC who all recognise what a great platform these awards are for businesses to shout about their achievements.

"This is your time to shine, to stand up and proudly proclaim that you are the very best that Scotland has to offer when it comes to exporting in your field.

"We’ve been overwhelmed in previous years with the volume and quality of nominations, and we don’t expect this year to be any different. In line with the overall ethos of BQ, both in print and online, this will be the awards ceremony that your business simply cannot afford to miss."

Make your nominations online until 22 December 2017.

The awards ceremony will be held at the Hilton Hotel, Glasgow on 22 March 2018.