Ten Elgin BID award winners praised by organisation's manager Gemma Cruickshank
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ELGIN BID manager Gemma Cruickshank has praised the “inspiring determination” of local businesses after the group’s business awards last week.
Elgin BID had 10 award categories, with eight voted for by the public and two – the Ian Widdowson Individual Customer Service Award and the Embrace Elgin Community Champion Award – chosen by judges after public nomination.
Ms Cruickshank said: “This was my very first Elgin BID Business awards, which were held via Zoom where we had around 30 attend. It was very strange but we hope next year we can be back to normality and holding our awards night in person.
“It was great to see how much engagement we got from the public supporting their favourite businesses even considering the challenges faced this year.
“The businesses have faced probably their most difficult year to date but their determination, creativity and perseverance in difficult circumstances has been inspiring to see and showcases the fantastic offering we have in Elgin.”
Award Winners
Elgin Community Champion – Richard Cumming
Runners up: Barry Weiland-Jarvis and David Young.
Ian Widdowson Individual Customer Service Award – Kym Laxy (Mortgage Advice Bureau)
Runners up: Jack Christie (Mountain Warehouse) and Kathleen Shanks (The Little Lunchbox)
Local Professional Services Award – Mortgage Advice Bureau
Runners up: Grigor & Young and The Copy Shop.
Charity and Support – Elgin Youth Cafe
Runners up: Moray Mental Health & Wellness Centre and British Red Cross.
David Urquhart New Business Award – 19 Crepes and Coffee
Runners up: Badenoch's and iFix Phone Repair.
Hospitality and Tourism Award – The Ditsy Teacup
Runners up: Batchen Street Coffee and Highland Baked Potato.
Hair Beauty and Fitness Award – LCTG Hairdressers
Runners up: Kenneth's Hairstylists and South Street Dental Practice.
Retail Award – Pencil Me In
Runners up: Alluring Boutique and Mountain Warehouse.
Long-established Business Award – F.P. Birnie Pet Shop
Runners up: J.C Dawson and Sound & Vision.
National Banking Award – The Royal Bank of Scotland
Runners up: Clydesdale Bank and Santander.
