8 . Glasgow Business July/August 2013
Nominate your choice to win in our new Inspiring City Awards
» People, businesses and charities will be praised by Chamber-backed awards
T
he Herald and Glasgow Chamber of Commerce are delighted to launch the inaugural Inspiring
City Awards which will celebrate the people and organisations that make Glasgow great. As two of the
city’s most trusted and respected institutions, both celebrating their 230th anniversaries this year, the time is right to recognise the new generation of citizens who are making an exceptional contribution to life and work in Glasgow. Working in partnership with
Glasgow’s new city brand – PEOPLE MAKE GLASGOW – we will be rewarding individuals and organisations who have gone beyond the call of duty to encourage, mentor and support investment and growth in Glasgow. We are inviting entries in
ten categories, including business, education, arts, culture and sport.
All categories are open to
individuals, businesses and third sector organisations. Entry is free and nominations can be made easily online at: www.herald-
events.com/ Inspiringcity Te awards will
be presented at a celebratory dinner on Wednesday, 11 September 2013 where Scotish entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir
Tom Hunter will be guest speaker. Support partners include
Glasgow Airport, Glasgow Credit Union, Glasgow School for Business and Society – Glasgow Caledonian University, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and Scotish Gas.
FIND OUT MORE...
on the Glasgow: Inspiring City Awards please contact our Events Department on 0141 204 8319, marketing@ glasgowchamberof
commerce.com or visit
www.glasgowchamberof
commerce.com
What skills do you bring to the table/are required in your role? A high level of IT skills, attention to detail and good organisational skills.
What has been your career highpoint? I feel as if my career is only just taking off and already I’m having the opportunity to work within an outstanding organisation. Having such a diverse role has been extremely beneficial as it has enhanced my skills.
What’s the best thing about Glasgow Chamber of Commerce? How committed our team is in working to help improve Glasgow and increase opportunities for a wide range of business sectors through member benefits, events and training.
What one thing would you wish for Glasgow between now and 2014? For Glasgow to embrace the great opportunities the Commonwealth Games will bring and for everyone to get involved and to have the same if not more enthusiasm than we had for the Olympic Games in London.
PERSONAL What do you do to relax at the weekend? At the weekends I like going to the gym, socialising with friends and doing what girls do best – shopping.
What is your favourite city outside the UK and why? Anywhere that’s warm really!
CHAMBER CHAT
Danielle Grant, Administration Assistant, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
BUSINESS Describe your role/job? As an Administration Assistant, my role is to provide full administrative support to Elaine Rodger, Head of Training and Development, and also other members of the Commercial and Finance Teams.
”Having such a diverse role has been extremely beneficial”
I would love to experience Sydney as it has a relaxed lifestyle and amazing tourist attractions. I could see myself quite happily living there one day!
Name your favourite book/ film/album? My all time favourite book would have to be Of Mice and Men as it is a classic. Stand by Me would have to be my greatest film. My best album would have to be Kings of Leon Only by the Night.
What is your most embarrassing experience? My most embarrassing experience would have to be when I was about 12. My friends and I had a pointless competition to see who could kick their shoe the furthest and mine happened to win. However it ended up flying right into an ice cream van! It was so mortifying having to hop over and ask for my shoe back in front of a crowd of people.
If you could host a dinner party with four guests, who would you choose (two living, two dead)? Barack Obama, Adam Sandler, Princess Diana and Audrey Hepburn.
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