But if you haven’t already submitted your applications then there is still time before the deadline on Friday 29 April at 5pm.

Anyone looking for guidance and advice before completing and submitting their applications can attend our free application workshop on Thursday 21 April from 10am – 12-noon. All you have to do is go online and register - Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards - Application Masterclass | Business Gateway (bgateway.com)

The awards are open to all Lanarkshire businesses and social enterprises across all sectors and are free to enter. Companies can apply for up to two of the 10 categories this year.

Many companies have already put themselves forward but we are particularly keen to see more businesses for the following award categories:

• Lanarkshire’s Best Business 51+ employees sponsored by UKSE
• Lanarkshire’s Employer of the Year sponsored by North Lanarkshire’s Working
• SLW4U Journey to Net Zero Award sponsored by CMS Windows

And the other categories are:

• Lanarkshire’s Best Business (0-10 employees) sponsored by Clyde Gateway
• Lanarkshire’s Best Business (11 – 50 employees) sponsored by City Facilities
• Lanarkshire’s Community Impact Award – sponsored by Morgan Sindall
• Excellence in Customer Service – sponsored by Visit Lanarkshire
• Lanarkshire’s Innovation in Business Award – sponsored by LESL
• Lanarkshire’s Best New Business – sponsored by Business Gateway
• Lanarkshire’s Best Family Business – sponsored by Masonry Solutions  

David Booth, South Lanarkshire’s Executive Director of Community and Enterprise Resources, said: “I am delighted that these awards are going ahead once again after such a long time due to Covid restrictions preventing us from staging such a fantastic event.

“I urge every business across Lanarkshire to put themselves forward and let us see just how you have all been coping with the pandemic and so many other issues facing companies today.”

And Pamela Humphries, Head of Planning and Regeneration at North Lanarkshire Council, added: “It’s great news that the Excellence Awards are back in business following the Covid-19 pandemic and their timing couldn’t be more significant. As businesses of all sizes recover from the impact of the pandemic we want to celebrate their achievements and resilience over such a difficult period. 

“The Awards present an opportunity to highlight the incredible diversity, quality, resilience and innovation of our business sectors and celebrate their success and we would urge businesses to be part of this year’s event.”

Winners will be announced at the glittering awards dinner at Motherwell Concert Hall on Friday 2 September.   

There really is nothing to lose so please become part of the Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards 2022! Celebrate and promote your business success by applying now at www.lanarkshirebusinessevents.co.uk