There are just less than three months to go until the East Renfrewshire business awards and nominations process is now under way.

Now in their fourth year the 2015 event promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

Awards are open to all members of East Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce and businesses operating in the East Renfrewshire area.

East Renfrewshire Chamber president John Hamilton says “It is my pleasure to formally announce the launch of the 2015 East Renfrewshire Business Awards and I would like to thank all our sponsors for their support. The business awards provide a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the success of the chamber, our members and business in East Renfrewshire” “The range of award categories has been designed to be fully accessible to all businesses. We also have 2 new categories in 2015 the Green Award and East Renfrewshire Social Enterprise of the Year Award. We are delighted to announce that the events principal sponsor for 2015 is West College Scotland.” Eight awards have been announced so far, each with their own sponsors, including West College Scotland, East Renfrewshire Council and Asda.

West College Scotland Principal Audrey Cumberford said: “West College Scotland is delighted to be sponsoring the 2015 East Renfrewshire Business Awards. We have many important partnerships with businesses throughout East Renfrewshire and this is something we are keen to build on. As a College, we believe we have lots to offer employers in East Renfrewshire, including some of the best skills training in Scotland. West College Scotland is already delivering education and training in our local schools and communities, and we’re pleased to reaffirm our commitment to East Renfrewshire through our involvement with the Chamber’s Business Awards. We are looking forward to a memorable evening.” The closing date for applications is Monday April 27 at 5pm and winners will be announced at the Business Awards Dinner on Thursday, June 4 at the Dalmeny Park Hotel where guests will enjoy a pre-dinner drinks reception followed by a 3 course meal with wine.

All applications are available to download at www.eastrenchamber.org.uk/erba2015 AWARD CATEGORIES: * Most Promising New Business sponsored by ASDA * Excellence in Customer Service Award sponsored by The Avenue Shopping Centre * Family Business of the Year sponsored by Gleniffer Estates * Green Award sponsored by Barrhead Housing Association * East Renfrewshire Social Enterprise of the year sponsored by Taylor Wimpey * Outstanding Performing Business (less than 5 employees) sponsored by East Renfrewshire Council - A place to Work * Outstanding Performing Business (less than 25 employees) sponsored by Business Gateway * Outstanding Performing Business (more than 25 employees) sponsored by West College Scotland