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We celebrated the achievements of Scotland's employers at The Herald Top Employer Awards 2024 in association with s1jobs on Wednesday, October 30 at the Radisson Blu, Glasgow.

Stay in touch to learn more about our 2025 awards.

How to Enter

Once you have decided on the category, or categories, you would like to enter, please click the Enter Now button where you will be directed to our Awards Entry form.

You will be asked to create an account, this will allow you to save your entry and go back to update prior to submitting.

You may also download the word version of the form to work offline before completing on the entry site.

If you have any questions regarding the entry process, please see the FAQ section below or get in touch via the details at the bottom of this page.

**ENTRIES HAVE NOW CLOSED**

Host

David Farrell

David Farrell is one of Scotland's foremost broadcasters, currently hosting Heart Scotland's drivetime radio show every weekday from 4 - 7pm and on TV, reporting for BBC Scotland.

With an impressive back catalogue including hosting BBC Scotland's 'The Edit, STV's magazine show 'Live At Five', Edinburgh Festival coverage, appearances on Canadian TV and more. David has twice been awarded the coveted Sony Radio Award for his presenting skills both on the radio and at festivals such as T in the Park as well as an RTS Scotland Award.

FAQ

Who can enter?

Any employer in Scotland (but not restricted to) with 1 - 1000+ employees.

What is the deadline for entries?

The entry deadline is September 11 2024.

How much does it cost?

Entries to the awards are free.

Tickets to the event are priced at:

Individual Ticket - £175+VAT

Table of 10 - £1650+VAT

Table of 12 - £1917+VAT

How does the judging process work?

An expert panel of judges will be assembled to review all entries against the awards criteria. An official shortlist will then be announced via The Herald and heraldscotland.com and all finalists are invited to attend the awards ceremony.

When will the shortlist be announced?

The shortlist will be listed in The Herald and heraldscotland.com in September 2024

When will the winners be announced?

Winners will be announced at our live awards ceremony on Wednesday, October 30.

What do I do if I have more questions?

We are happy to answer any additional questions you may have regarding the entry process or event. Please contact Events Manager, Alana Massie on 07702807008 or alana.massie@newsquest.co.uk with all enquires.

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Don't just take our word for it!

"It was an absolutely wonderful feeling to be awarded the silver winner award. The response from staff, pupils and parents was genuine and left me feeling quite emotional. This award, although for me, is testament to the hard work and genuine care all staff at the school provide."

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"It was an absolutely wonderful feeling to be awarded the silver winner award. The response from staff, pupils and parents was genuine and left me feeling quite emotional. This award, although for me, is testament to the hard work and genuine care all staff at the school provide."

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The shortlist of finalists for the 2023 Scottish Excellence Awards, in partnership with Caterer.com, will be released on Thursday 16th February. Keep an eye out here and on our social media channels to find out who's made it through. The awards ceremony takes place on Thursday 16th March at the Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa, Edinburgh.

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The Scottish Apprenticeship Awards showcase apprentices from across the country and in a range of sectors. They also recognise the exceptional organisations and individuals who support apprenticeships.

This year's awards will highlight the key role apprentices and employers play in delivering the skills Scotland needs, now and in the future.

Finalists announced

We're delighted to announce the finalists for this year's awards. We've had a large number of nominations from across the country and the standard was higher than ever. Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate.

Awards show

We'll reveal the winners in the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards event, which will be broadcast on Wednesday 8 March 2023 from 7pm to 8pm.

Register here to attend this special show.

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Apprenticeships | Scottish Apprenticeship Awards

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View the full list of category finalists in this year's Scottish Apprenticeship Awards, which recognise the best in work-based learning and reward the resilience and hard work of Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprentices. They also highlight the support of all who champion apprenticeships.

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Chamber Business Awards - British Chambers of Commerce

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Entry Deadline: 31st March

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The online application is made up of several sections so that the Assessor Team can find out more about your organisation, the training and development you are delivering and its resulting impact.

The main part of the online application is formed of six questions based on the Awards' standards and criteria, which we call the Hallmarks. Visit About the Awards to find out more about the Hallmarks and how they work.

As the Awards are evidence-based, you are able to share supporting evidence alongside your application to showcase the work you are doing and the impact it is making.

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On the night, our 'fire food' dinner menu will be sourced from sustainable UK farms and fisheries, and served as you circulate on the spacious Woods Quay decks, enjoying the evening's networking event Maritime Connection and celebrating the UK's top 23 National Maritime SME Award winners accompanied by great onboard entertainment.

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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

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at Swissotel The Bosphorus.

EFQM is delighted to announce that The Forum 2024 will take place at Swissotel The Bosphorus in Istanbul on June 4, 5 and 6, and The Gala Dinner, where the EFQM Global Award winner will be announced, will be held on the evening of June 5 at The Peninsula Istanbul.

EFQM will be running a workshop on the afternoon of June 4, which will be a 'deep dive' in to the changes to The EFQM Model for 2025 - and further details will be made available as the EFQM Forum programme is confirmed.

Earlybird tickets are priced at €1188 for EFQM Members and €1380 for non-members. Fees include entry to The Forum and The EFQM Global Award Celebration Dinner and are inclusive of VAT.

Click here to register and secure your place now!

If your organisation is an EFQM Member or if you are part of the EFQM Global Award 2024 Assessors team, please contact [email protected] to receive your special code for registration.

For group bookings of 5+ tickets please contact [email protected]

EFQM has secured an Exclusive rate at Swissotel The Bosphorus - click here to download the registration form and secure your room

EFQM has also secured Exclusive rates at other hotels:-
Crowne Plaze Istanbul - Harbiye Divan istanbul City Hotel Elite World istanbul Taksim Hotel
To book any of these hotels, click here to download the registration form and secure your room.

Prices are subject to availability and exclusive of VAT and accommodation tax.

Please contact [email protected] directly to discuss sponsorship opportunities.

The Forum Programme is below and updates on the Keynote Speakers, Panel Discussions and more will appear here so please check back for updates or keep an eye on EFQM social media feeds.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Heroes Awards 2025

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The WorldSkills UK Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Heroes Awards, supported by the Skills and Education Group, are back

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Hammermen Medals

Each year The Incorporation of Hammermen award up to 8 Hammermen Medals with £300 to students and apprentices from ALL branches of engineering in the 4 colleges and 4 universities of the Glasgow City Region.

Prince Philip Prize

From the 8 students who receive the Hammermen Medal, 2 students will have the chance to win the Prince Philip Prize with £2000. The prestigious Prince Philip prizes are awarded to the most deserving University and College students.

University Applications

Open to undergraduate engineering students who have completed 3 years of study at Glasgow, Strathclyde, West of Scotland, and Glasgow Caledonian Universities.

College Applications

Open to final year HNC or HND Engineering apprentices, graduate apprentices and students at the City of Glasgow College, West College Scotland, Glasgow Kelvin College and Glasgow Clyde College.

Click the Hammermen logo below to download the 2025 awards application form and information for applicants.

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Glasgow Business Awards 2024. Firmly established as the highlight of the Glasgow business calendar, the Awards offer Glasgow businesses the opportunity to promote major achievements and celebrate success.

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The King's Awards for Enterprise are for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of:

innovation

international trade

sustainable development

promoting opportunity through social mobility

Find out if your business is eligible.

What happens if your organisation gets an award

If you get an award you'll be:

invited to a Royal reception

presented with the award at your company by one of The King's representatives, a Lord-Lieutenant

able to fly The King's Awards flag at your main office, and use the emblem on your marketing materials (for example, on your packaging, advertisements, stationery and website)

given a Grant of Appointment (an official certificate) and a commemorative crystal trophy

The awards are valid for 5 years.

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Find out when the award recipients are announced.

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