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Six stars of Angus were recognised as the best of Angus' Achievers last night (30 November 2001).
The six winners of the 2001 Angus Achievers Awards were announced at the glittering St Andrews Night award ceremony, which was presided over by guest presenter Heather Reid.
The awards audience of around 200, sponsors, finalists and guests at the Carnoustie Golf Course Hotel recognised and celebrated an impressive wealth of Angus Achievement.
The Achievers Awards are presented by the Angus Ahead Campaign to promote the talents and accomplishments of the county. This year, the third year of the awards, there were 142 entries, which were narrowed down to just 19 finalists by the independent judging panels.
The winners of the six 2001 awards each received a specially commissioned award and a cash prize of £500 (In Aspiring Youth the winner received £300 and the two highly commended finalists each received £100)…ENDS
for those under 25yrs who have a vision for their future and the drive and talent to achieve success in their chosen field eg business, sport or the arts.
E.commerce entrepreneur Daniel Sim definitely evokes echoes of the bright young things of the dot.com boom but thankfully shows no indication of going bust! At the tender age of 16, armed with five highers and an idea, Daniel set up Envision, providing a range of Internet services. Just two years down the line he now runs a profitable business. Already an enthusiastic ambassador for Angus the judges believe Daniel's success and business reputation will continue to soar, assuring the county of continued positive exposure.
recognising Angus based businesses that are actively engaged in exporting goods or services, so bringing investment to the county and enhancing its international reputation.
Merprohas created and developed in Montrose an internationally renowned company in the hugely competitive oil and gas sector. The company has increased its turnover to £13.6million, substantially raising exports from £1.6m last year to an astounding £4.4m this year, with this expected to rise even further to around £6m in 2002. Merpro is developing into a global operating company but has maintained and developed its Angus base, strengthening the county's reputation as a centre for the oil and gas industries.
for individuals and organisations whose achievements in the community have raised awareness of that community and/or the county.
The Cross Glens Computer Support Group has come together from all over the Angus Glens, from Glen Esk to Glen Isla and each of the glens in between to focus on IT as a means of developing their rural communities. Comprising representatives of local management groups they have helped develop facilities in their own village and church halls, helping to enhance the IT skills of a substantial part of the Angus Glens community. The group is now turning their attention to the management of the acclaimed Angus Glens website, which is attracting not only interest but investment in their communities.
celebrating thecreative culture of the county, recognising the artistic achievements of those involved in mediums as diverse as the visual arts, multi media, performance and music.
Traditional musician and singer Steve Byrne (23) of Arbroath reached the finalof the inaugural Young Scottish Traditional Musician of the Year award at the celebrated Celtic Connections Festival earlier this year. He is a member of the popular folksong group Malinky and his professional life to date has taken him the length and breadth of Britain and he has played in Switzerland, Stockholm, Brussels and Italy. Despite being only 23yrs old Steve is recognised as one of the leading exponents of traditional music which reflects well on Angus' rich musical heritage, as much of his repertoire has its origins in the county.
open to those promoting tourism and heritage via the Internet, embracing e-commerce to encourage new visitors and interest in the area.
The beauty of the Angus Glens is proving to be hit with surfers thanks to taysidehilltours.com. Launched online in January 2000 this one-man business, run by climber and hillwalker Alan Coutts of Forfar, is reaping the rewards of e.commerce. The site presents Angus as an ideal destination for walkers and with links to accommodation every booking translates into an investment in the local economy. In the judges view it is an excellent role model for other small tourism related businesses, eager to establish a global visitor base.
Individuals and groups who have earned respect and recognition for their outstanding commitment to their chosen sport during 2001. Open to competitors, coaches and others engaged in sport in Angus.
In a competition usually dominated by Scotland's west coast teams Carnoustie Panmure Junior FC'swinning efforts put Angus in the fiercely contested final of the Scottish Junior Cup for the first time. Sadly, the cup didn't come back to Carnoustie – this year anyway! But the team did the town proud and conducted themselves admirably on the national footballing stage. Carnoustie Panmure now has plans for a new ground with greatly enhanced facilities, that will be available for the whole community and look set to encourage even more young footballers to take up the beautiful game.
