{"id":14940,"date":"2024-11-18T15:31:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T15:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/?p=14940"},"modified":"2024-11-18T15:31:18","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T15:31:18","slug":"apply-now-for-the-china-scotland-business-awards-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focus.cbbc.org\/apply-now-for-the-china-scotland-business-awards-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply now for the China-Scotland Business Awards 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The\u00a0China-Scotland Business Awards\u00a02025 will recognise and\u00a0celebrate achievements in trade and investment between Scotland and China. The winners of the 9th annual awards will be announced at a special ceremony during
the China-Britain Business Council\u2019s\u00a0Chinese-Burns Supper on 30 January 2025 in Glasgow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CBBC\u2019s Chinese Burns Supper\u00a0will feature a\u00a0fusion of Burns Night traditions\u00a0\u2014 including a\u00a0ceilidh\u00a0\u2014\u00a0with those of Chinese New Year\u00a0as a backdrop for\u00a0black-tie networking. Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to\u00a0ring in the Year of the Snake with CBBC. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Click here to apply for the awards<\/a> \u2014 Applications close 9 December!<\/h4>\n\n\n
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Click here to buy tickets to the Chinese Burns Supper<\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Introducing the China-Scotland Business Awards\u00a02025 award categories <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

China Welcome of the Year <\/strong>(for Retail \/ Travel \/ Hospitality) –\u00a0<\/strong>Apply here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This category is a reflection of the strong return of Chinese visitors to Scotland over the past 12 months, who bring so much to the local economy. The award seeks to recognise Scottish companies in the retail, travel and hospitality sectors who have gone over and above in welcoming Chinese visitors to Scotland.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chinese Corporate of the Year –\u00a0<\/strong>Apply here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chinese businesses continue to invest and grow in Scotland across a whole range of important sectors of our economy, which is something we seek to encourage and support. This category will recognise the significant contributions Chinese businesses continue to make to the Scottish economy. Applicants can include both established and newly incorporated businesses in Scotland, whose owners\/founders or significant shareholders are from Mainland China and Hong Kong.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educational Partnership of the Year <\/strong>(open to all UK Institutions) –\u00a0<\/strong>Apply here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recognition of this year\u2019s partnership with the UK-China Joint Institute Alliance (JIA), we\u2019ve decided to widen eligibility to include UK-wide institutions for the first time. Educational institutions\/companies of any size will be recognised for the exciting partnerships they have established between the UK and China and the impact they are making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scottish Corporate in Hong Kong 2025 –\u00a0<\/strong>Apply here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hong Kong remains a dynamic market from which businesses can access the plethora of business opportunities within Southeast Asia and Mainland China itself. We will be celebrating Scottish businesses with a footprint in Hong Kong. Nominations\/applications will be open to both new entrants and established businesses, as long as the business still retains a registered office in Scotland.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marketing Campaign of the Year –\u00a0<\/strong>Apply here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open to both agencies as well as product\/service owners themselves, this category is looking to recognise excellence in the marketing of either Chinese products or services in Scotland or vice-versa. Agencies do not need to be based in Scotland but if not, the campaign in question should have a Scotland-China focus. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ESG Champion of the Year –\u00a0<\/strong>Apply here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is already a key attribute for successful and sustainable business practices in Scotland and China. This category would like to celebrate Chinese and Scottish businesses who have demonstrated their commitment to ESG strategies over the past year in either Scotland or China in particular in support of net zero and the principles of Fair Work First. Organisations can hail from any sector and be of any size. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional Advisory of the Year\u00a0–\u00a0<\/strong>Apply here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working in support of the many exporters, investors, universities and entrepreneurs are a whole host of professional advisory services without whom many of the deals and partnerships we celebrate in other categories would simply not be possible. This category is open to advisory firms (accountants, lawyers, bankers, IP experts all welcome!) who have advised either Chinese corporates in Scotland or Scottish businesses in China over the past 12 months. Firms don\u2019t necessarily have to be based in Scotland themselves, but if not their clients would need to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Last year\u2019s winners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Marketing Campaign of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n