by Paul Behan

NOMINATIONS are open for the inaugural West Dunbartonshire Working 4 Business Awards.

‘Working4business’ is a partnership of public sector organisations that have joined together to provide a one stop co-ordinated service for businesses in West Dunbartonshire.

The application process is now open and businesses are urged to apply to promote their companies and celebrate their achievements.

The awards – supported by the Post – are open to businesses of all sizes, in all sectors operating in West Dunbartonshire.

The range of award categories – including the Family Business Award and Excellence in Customer Service – has been designed to be fully accessible to all businesses.

It is free to apply and companies can apply for as many of the nine categories as they wish.

The award categories for the 2017 West Dunbartonshire Working 4 Business Awards are: Family Business Award – Sponsored by Chivas Brothers, Most Promising New Business Award – sponsored by Business Gateway, Best Performing Small Business (less than 25 employees) Award – sponsored by the FSB, Best Performing Business ( more than 25 employees) Award – sponsored by Scottish Canals, Excellence in Customer Service Award – sponsored by the Wheatley Group, Community Impact Award – sponsored by Haven Products, Developing the Young Workforce Award – sponsored by West College Scotland, Excellence in People Development Award – sponsored by Highland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association Renfrewshire, Success Through Sustainability Award – sponsored by Campbell & Kennedy.

For more information on the awards and the categories visit working4business.com.

Businesses have until 5pm on Friday, March 24 to submit their completed application forms.