Moray Chamber of Commerce names award after Mackenzie and Cruickshank businessman Peter Wilson
An annual award has been renamed in honour of a “great man” who “embodied the ethos” of local business.
Moray Chamber of Commerce’s Award for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been named the Peter Wilson Award for Corporate Social Responsibility after the MacKenzie and Cruickshank owner, who died in July aged 70.
Mr Wilson and MacKenzie and Cruickshank won the CSR award at the 2023 Annual Business Awards.
The award is one of four up for grabs at Moray Chamber’s Annual Business Awards. Applications are now open for all categories, with the ceremony to take place at Lossiemouth’s Stotfield Hotel on December 4.
Chamber CEO Sarah Medcraf said: “Peter Wilson was an engaged businessman, not only within Moray Chamber of Commerce, but across Forres and beyond.
“Peter embodied the ethos of keeping money in Moray where he can, employing local people and giving back.
“As Peter, and MacKenzie and Cruickshank, won the CSR award last year, the Moray Chamber of Commerce directors felt it fitting to rename the award this year to attribute the award to him.
“Peter was a great man and is sorely missed.”
Businesses of all sizes and sectors across Moray are invited to submit their applications for the Annual Business Awards.
The Peter Wilson Award for Corporate Social Responsibility will honour a business that has made significant contributions to the community and the environment through responsible business practices.
There are three other categories. Most Promising Enterprise celebrates the achievements of a new business that has shown exceptional promise and potential. Business must have been operating for three years or fewer and have fewer than 50 employees.
The Small Medium Enterprise of the Year Award recognises a business that has demonstrated outstanding overall performance, growth, and sustainability.
Finally, the Lifetime Achievement Award honours a business personality for their sustained achievements and longevity, recognising their distinguished career within the business community.
Businesses are encouraged to submit their entries by Monday, September 30.
