Arts & Business Scotland 2009 Awards - winners & commendations

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"As the economy recovers from the recession it will be those companies that have promoted their brand effectively, retained the support of their workforce and been good corporate citizens that will emerge the strongest. Thus finding cost effective means to meet these business objectives is crucial and this year’s Award winners highlight just how cost effective and successful arts sponsorship can be in helping meet these key needs."

Barclay Price, National Director, Arts & Business Scotland

"These awards celebrate the mutual benefits of business support for the arts and give recognition to those who work so hard and are committed to the arts and culture in Scotland. Business sponsorship for the arts in Scotland is around £9 million a year and that shows an outstanding commitment by many businesses to supporting the arts as part of a healthy community.

"Scotland is one of the world’s pre-eminent cultural destinations. It is a nation that can stand proudly on its record for innovation and creativity. Investing in culture today is investing in our future, our people, our quality of life and is crucial for empowering our communities and boosting our economy – as is demonstrated by the range and vitality of the partnerships being recognised. I would like to congratulate all those short listed and thank them all for their invaluable contribution to Scotland."

Michael Russell, Minister for Culture, External Affairs and the Constitution

The 2009 Awards were held in the newly refurbished Usher Hall in Edinburgh on 1 October 2009. Guests from the world of business and culture paid tribute to partnerships across six categories and outstanding individuals in two categories.

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Arts & Business Scotland Community Award, sponsored by Essential Edinburgh

Winners
Stena Line UK & Stena Line Wigtown Book Festival

Highly Commended
DC Thomson & Co Ltd. The Courier & Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Commended
ScottishPower & The Citizens Theatre Ltd

Arts & Business Scotland Small Business Award, sponsored by Bank of Scotland

Winners
Inverarity One to One & The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts

Commended
Hunter Property Fund Management & Scottish Opera

Arts & Business Young People Award, sponsored by Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen

Winners
Royal Mail Group Scotland & Scottish Book Trust

Commended
Scott + Co & Traverse Theatre
Shell UK Limited (Shell) & Youth Music Theatre UK
Strathclyde Police & Borderline Theatre Company

Arts & Business Scotland New or Returning Sponsor Award, sponsored by Whitespace

Winner
St Enoch Centre & The Citizens Theatre Ltd

Commended
Maxwell MacLaurin & The Glasgow School of Art
The Capita Group Plc & Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum

Arts & Business Scotland Sustainability Award, sponsored by The City of Edinburgh Council

Winner
ScottishPower with Edinburgh International Book Festival & National Theatre of Scotland

Commended
Bank of Scotland & Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Scottish Widows plc & National Galleries of Scotland

Arts & Business Scotland Cultural Branding Award, sponsored by Stewarts

Winners
Accenture Scotland & Scottish Opera

Commended
Henderson Loggie & Dundee Rep Theatre
ScotRail & Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Arts & Business Scotland Business Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by Standard Life

Winner
Allan Kelly, Scottish Power for his work with Streetlevel Photoworks

Arts & Business Scotland Award for Leadership, sponsored by Chevron Upstream Europe

Winners
Lesley Thomson of Liddell Thomson, former Chair of The Arches and Andy Arnold formerly the creator and Artistic Director of The Arches

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