Issued: 1 December 2001
Six Star Achievers
Six stars of Angus were recognised as the best of Angus' Achievers last night (30 November 2001).
The six winners of the 2001 Angus Achievers Awards were announced at the glittering St Andrews Night award ceremony, which was presided over by guest presenter Heather Reid.
The awards audience of around 200, sponsors, finalists and guests at the Carnoustie Golf Course Hotel recognised and celebrated an impressive wealth of Angus Achievement.
The winners are :-
| Aspiring Youth: | DANIEL SIM of Montrose |
| Business Exports: | MERPRO LTD of Montrose |
| Community: | CROSS GLENS COMPUTER SUPPORT GROUP |
| Creative Angus: | STEVE BYRNE of Arbroath |
| E-Tourism & Heritage: | TAYSIDE HILLTOURS.com of Forfar |
| Sport: | CARNOUSTIE PANMURE JUNIOR FC |
The Achievers Awards are presented by the Angus Ahead Campaign to promote the talents and accomplishments of the county. This year, the third year of the awards, there were 142 entries, which were narrowed down to just 19 finalists by the independent judging panels.
The winners of the six 2001 awards each received a specially commissioned award and a cash prize of £500 (In Aspiring Youth the winner received £300 and the two highly commended finalists each received £100).
www.angus.gov.uk/angusahead for profiles of the winners and the finalists.
For further information about the awards and the Angus Ahead Campaign contact: Moira Naulty, PR Manager, Angus Council 01307 473021 Email: naultym@angus.gov.uk