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Past Winners - Angus Achievers Awards 2001 sponsored by Angus College:
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.
sponsored by The Royal Bank of Scotland:
Merpro has 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.
sponsored by Angus Housing Association:
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.
sponsored by the Angus Digital Media Centre:
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.
