The 2011 Awards for Excellence and Celebration Dinner
Scottish Business in the Community Awards for Excellence 2011
Rewarding innovation and inspiration in responsible business across the UK
Scottish Business in the Community hosted their annual Celebration Dinner on Thursday 2 June 2011 at The George Hotel in Edinburgh.
The Celebration Dinner recognised the achievements of our members, partners and some of Scotland’s most prominent businesses, as we work towards creating a sustainable Scottish economy. Highlights at the dinner included the announcement of the UK Awards for Excellence Scotland, The Employee Volunteer of the Year Award, HRH Ambassador of the Year Award and the SBC Large and SME Company of the Year Awards.
For further information on Scottish Business in the Community's Award for Excellence 2011 please contact, Angela Bonney 0131 451 1100
All winners recognised at the Celebration Dinner:
SBC Company of the Year
Amey (in Scotland)
Recognising companies that demonstrate holistic and long term stewardship of their company and have aligned their values and business strategy with the future needs of society and the planet.
SBC SME of the Year
Nairn's Oatcakes
For SMEs that through leadership and integration of corporate responsibility are improving their business and their overall impact on society - in the marketplace, the workplace, the environment and the community.
SBC Employee Volunteer of the Year
Lynn Abernethy - Sodexo
2011 is the European Year of the Volunteer and to celebrate this, Scottish Business in the Community (SBC) is looking for the best examples of Employer Supported Volunteering in Scotland.
SBC Team Volunteer of the Year
Clydesdale Bank
2011 is the European Year of the Volunteer and to celebrate this, Scottish Business in the Community (SBC) is looking for the best examples of Employer Supported Volunteering in Scotland.
Re-accreditation for previous Big Tick winners
Companies that were awarded a Big Tick in 2010 and can demonstrate the continuing positive impact of their award-winning initiative can apply to have it updated through our re-accreditation scheme.
Workplace Impact
Harper Macleod
Sponsored by BUPA - Recognising companies that are improving the health and wellbeing of their employees. Previously Healthy Workplaces Award.
Work Inspiration Award
Scottish Power
The Work Inspiration award recognises and rewards employers that are addressing the talent challenge by turning work experience into Work Inspiration, to bridge the gap between the classroom and the world of work.
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Education Award Scottish Power, RBS, Coca Cola
supported by Nationwide - Recognising education employer programmes that raise the attainment and aspirations of young people through building sustainable partnerships with schools for the benefit of pupils aged 5-19 years in the UK.
Responsible Supply Chain Award
Rabbie's Trail Burners
Recognising companies that are investing in the communities in which they operate and those in greatest need, achieving sustainable impact on key social issues in these areas.
The Prince’s Ambassador Award
Sue Bruce, Chief Executive, Edinburgh City Council
For individuals whose leadership and commitment to responsible business has resulted in changes and improvements inside their own company and who have also inspired other organisations to take action.
