It's time to nominate for this year's awards

28th April 2014

The 2014 Scottish Thistle Awards are now open. This year's awards mark the 22nd year of the programme and sees major changes that aim to grow its success.

Using a new simple online application form, nominations can be submitted by individuals, by others in the industry or by the general public. Shortlisted entries then compete in 13 regional categories, each of which is aligned with the Scottish Tourism Strategy 2020, reinforcing links between the industry and the prestigious awards programme.

To make a nomination all you need to do is complete a simple nomination form. We will then contact the nominees* with a quick online application form to complete. Businesses and individuals wishing to enter can skip the nomination process and fill in the web application form directly.

Read the full list of this year's categories, their descriptions and who should enter.

Nominations will close on 18 May 2014. Applications close on 15 June 2014.

* Ambassador Awards will not be sent an application form as the nomination is the entry.

For the first time, the Scottish Thistle Awards will be led by several organisations, including VisitScotland, the Hospitality Industry Trust Scotland, Scottish Tourism Alliance, Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards and the Scottish Licensed Trade Association.

It means that members of the industry will now play a key role in recognising and honouring the success of individuals and businesses.

For more information go to www.scottishthistleawards.co.uk/