How To Make An Award-Winning Application
7th April 2013
Practical and useful ideas and time-saving tips to help you make strong applications for Business Awards
The Federation of Small Businesses, in association with the Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards, is to pilot a workshop for all businesses in Caithness and Sutherland, knowing that winning awards, or being shortlisted, increases business.
Businesses that win awards do better!
Sponsored by Dounreay Communities Fund the event will take place on:
Tuesday 16th April
at
dounreay.com
Traill House, 7 Olrig Street, Thurso KW14 7BJ.
Registration Tea/Coffee at 11.00am, finishing with a networking lunch at 1.30pm.
Presentations, workshop and discussion delivered by Marina Huggett FIH, of Tourism Excellence Consultancy, and Catherine Bunn of award-winning Highland Campervans.
This is an exceptional Free Of Charge opportunity to learn what judges look for when going through applications and, based on this, how to present your case in the most compelling way.
Reserve a place today by contacting Joan Campbell on E: stoneybraes[AT]btinternet.com or telephone 01641531231.
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