Our Managing Director &  Angels’ Share Glass, have been shortlisted for two business awards.

Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards (Scotland and Northern Ireland region).

also been named a finalist for the Association of Scottish Businesswomen’s (ASB) Family Business of the Year honour.

The winners of each award will be announced at ceremonies which take place next month.

Entrepreneur of year GB 2021

Karen said: “It’s a wonderful feeling to be nominated for not one but two business awards this year and to be acknowledged for our efforts by the judging panels.

“Our company has won a number of awards in the past which have generally recognised our hard work in launching a start-up.

“Now that we’re a much more well-established business with eight years under our belt, it’s great to make a return to the awards scene and be honoured for our continued achievements and innovations.

“We’re delighted to have made it onto both shortlists and are now looking forward to the finals of the two competitions.”

Founded in 2013, the Great British Entrepreneur Awards highlight the hard work and inspiring stories of entrepreneurs across the UK.

In the Small Business category, Karen faces competition from five other entrepreneurs including the founder of Edinburgh marketing firm AstroAgency and the directors of family-run estate agency Upload Abode based in Motherwell.

Francesca James, founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, said: “We have seen some incredible finalists over the years and this year is no exception. It really is one of the strongest shortlists we’ve ever had, and the fact that so many exceptional people applied during such a tough year is a testament to the resolve and entrepreneurial talent that exists across the UK.

Creating the shortlist out of so many wonderful applications was incredibly tough, so I don’t envy the judges who will now decide the regional winners. Everyone who has been shortlisted should be incredibly proud and we’re thrilled to be able to showcase their achievements.”

family business of the year 2021

The ASB awards recognise and celebrate the contributions of women to business and the wider community across Scotland.

In the Family Business of Year category, which champions the contribution family firms make to the business world, Karen will go head-to-head with the team from Clydebank beauty salon Looking Good Skin, Health & Beauty Clinic in the final.

Karen launched Angels’ Share Glass with her father Tom Young MBE in 2013 and since then they and their team have designed a wide range of unique glass gifts for whisky lovers.

Wish us luck for later this month and we'll keep you posted.

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