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16/06/2016

Scottish Firms Invited To Apply For VIBES Awards

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Scottish construction businesses are being invited to apply a green accolade at the Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland (VIBES) Awards.

The event is presented to over 100 companies which have displayed a commitment to reducing their impact on the environment through big or small operations.

Past VIBES Awards winners include City Building, Clark Contracts, Laing O'Rourke and Graham Construction.

Eight award categories are available including: Management Large, Management SME, Green Team, Transport, Circular Economy, Environmental Product or Service and a special Hydro Nation Challenge Award in collaboration with WaterAid.

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A new theme category is also being introduced this year to reward innovation in celebration of Scotland's Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design.

A Micro Business Award will also be presented to the best entry to any category from a company with less than 10 employees.

Gillian Bruce, chair of the VIBES Awards, said: "We want to hear from new and established businesses that are working hard to incorporate sustainability into their daily operations no matter their size. Sustainable practices are crucial to businesses of every kind and through the VIBES Awards we want to show Scotland's companies how easy it can be to support the environment by implementing even the smallest changes.

"This year we have a number of new categories and we're looking forward to seeing the fantastic innovative ideas from Scotland's businesses."

All entries must be submitted by 5pm on Thursday, 30 June.

(Image: Gillian Bruce, Chair of VIBES Awards)

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