Perthshire Business of the Year 2009
A Blairgowrie florist has been named as Perthshire’s best business.
Something Special Flowers walked off with the area’s top business accolade at Perthshire Chamber of Commerce’s glittering awards ceremony in Perth last week.
Over 300 from the local business community attended the sell-out event which recognised and rewarded business achievement during 2009. And husband and wife partnership Stephen and Gillian Page and their team from the Wellmeadow florist led the cheers when their business was crowned overall winner.
Established in 2000, Something Special Flowers scooped the Customer Service category award before being named the Chamber’s “Perthshire Business of the Year 2009”.
Now one of the largest independent florist’s shops in Scotland, the company employs a handpicked team of talented professionals who take delight in catering for all floristry needs.
Chamber President Paul Shields said it was “tremendous” to see a small, independent company scoop the business title.
“Something Special Flowers is a strong, well presented, well run business which excels in customer service and care,” he said. “There are few town centres in Scotland which would not welcome such a company with open arms for the enhancement it brings to the local retail profile.
“Perthshire Chamber of Commerce congratulates Gillian, Stephen and their staff and we’re delighted to add Something Special Flowers to our prestigious roll of honour.”
Perth South Street contemporary gift shop, Bertie Browns, was given a special commendation taking second place in the overall Business of the Year Award.
The evening also saw the presentation of two special President’s Awards. These discretionary honours are granted to local business people whose work or extra efforts have resulted in local economic benefits or community enhancements across Perthshire.
The first President’s Award was made to Euna Scott, Chair of beautiful Perth for the dedication and passion she brings to her role encouraging locals to take get actively involved, care for the environment and have a sense of civic pride.
A delighted and surprised St. Johnston FC Chairman, Geoff Brown, accepted the second of these awards in acknowledgement of his contribution to the football club and the resultant benefits for the whole of Perth and Kinross. |
