Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, has tabled motions in the Scottish Parliament congratulating two Inverness based organisations who picked up awards at the Prosper Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards which were held in Inverness last month.
New Start Highland won Highland Council’s award for Purposeful Business and Highland BlindCraft Beds picked up the Loganair sponsored award for Excellence in Customer Service, Care and Experience.
Rhoda Grant said “All of the worthy winners are to be congratulated but these are two organisations whose reputations in Inverness are second to none. They give so much to those who use their services, offering support, training and hope to many.
“New Start supports their users in turning their lives around from a point of crisis to give back to their communities whilst Highland BlindCraft provides the opportunity for disabled people to showcase their talents and live full and fulfilling lives.
Mrs Grant concluded “I was delighted to table motions in the Parliament congratulating everyone involved for their great achievements.”
The motions tabled by Rhoda are detailed below:-
Motion Number: S6M-14950
Lodged By: Rhoda Grant
Date Lodged: 17/10/2024
Title: New Start Highland recognised for Purposeful Business
Motion Text:
That the Parliament congratulates New Start Highland on winning the Highland Council Award for Purposeful Business at the Prosper Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards 2024, which were held in Inverness; understands that the award recognised a small or medium-sized organisation that best demonstrates how a business can be both purposeful and profitable benefiting its people, supply chain, communities, customers and the environment; further understands that New Start Highland is a social enterprise committed to social and environmental sustainability that supports around 1,500 people each year who are at risk of homelessness and trying to move forward from places of crisis, and provides work experience and qualifications that pave the way for sustainable employment across the Highlands; commends the purposeful work of fellow nominees, The Apprentice Store and Highland BlindCraft Beds; recognises the commitment of Prosper to supporting business and prosperity in the Highlands and Islands region, and celebrates all the finalists and businesses for their positive impact and contribution to communities and the economy of the Highlands and Islands.
Motion Number: S6M-14951
Lodged By: Rhoda Grant
Date Lodged: 17/10/2024
Title: Highland BlindCraft Beds Wins Award for Excellence in Customer Service, Care and Experience
Motion Text:
That the Parliament congratulates Highland BlindCraft Beds on winning the Loganair Award for Excellence in Customer Service, Care and Experience at the Prosper Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards 2024, which were held in Inverness; understands that the award recognised an organisation leading the way in embedding a customer-centric culture; further understands that Highland BlindCraft Beds employs over 20 disabled staff to produce hand-made, high-quality, ethical goods with profits directed back into training opportunities and Sensory Services providing visual aids and rehabilitation services to people with sight and hearing loss across the Highlands; commends the work of fellow nominees, Hebrides Cruises and The Majestic Line (Scotland) Ltd, in their pursuit of customer service excellence; recognises the commitment of Prosper to supporting business and prosperity in the Highlands and Islands region, and celebrates all the finalists and businesses for their positive impact and contribution to communities and the economy of the Highlands and Islands.
The full list of winners can be accessed via the following link:-
https://prosper.scot/highlands-islands-businesses-recognised-for-excellence/