The search is on to find the crème de la crème of young talent in
the tourism and hospitality sector.
Aberdeen City and Shire Thistle Awards (ACSTA)
has created a new category – The MacRobert Trust Emerging Talent Award – which
will reward the achievements of one individual. Entrants should be able to
demonstrate the greatest of skills in their chosen sector of the tourism and
hospitality sector and can represent the industry positively.
Open to those working full time in any role in the tourism and
hospitality who is aged between 16 and 25, the winner will receive a bespoke
HIT Scotland scholarship tailored to the development needs of the individual.
Stephen Gow, chairman of ACSTA says, “The future of Scotland’s
hospitality and tourism industry depends on inspiring our next generation. We
have introduced this new award for 2023 to recognise the achievements of our
industry’s young people who display a passion and enthusiasm. The award also
gives an opportunity to demonstrate the investment they make in their
workforce.
“We are only able to offer this award thanks to the generous
support and sponsorship of The MacRobert Trust and HIT Scotland and we are
grateful to both organisations for helping us to recognise everything that our
young talent brings to the sector.”
The MacRobert Trust aims to award over £1million
annually through charitable giving aligned to three key themes including
Education and Advancing Professional Excellence. The MacRobert Trust also
supports the local Hospitality Apprenticeship North East programme.
HIT Scotland’s scholarship programme empowers
development for those working in the Scottish hospitality industry. The
content of each HIT scholarship is tailored to the personal development
objectives of the individual.
There are fourteen categories in the 2023 awards for
businesses and organisations of all sizes across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
Entries, which are made via the website, close on Friday, May 12.
The regional awards ceremony will take place in Aberdeen at The
Chester Hotel on Friday, September 22. Local winners will then go forward to
represent the north east at the national Scottish Thistle Awards in November.
More about the awards can be found at www.acsta.co.uk.