South Lanarkshire businesses can apply for a national award

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Employers across South Lanarkshire who pay the Living Wage can apply for a national award.Applications for this year’s Living Wage Scotland Awards are open and local accredited employers who have made an impact are welcome to apply.The awards, which are sponsored by SSE plc, celebrate individuals and organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to the Living Wage movement.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android There are seven categories this year and the ceremony will take place on November 9 at the V&E in Dundee.Categories this year include the Newcomer Award which is open to employers accredited since September 2022 who have done something that stands out to celebrate their accreditation and has taken part in activity since accreditation to promote the real Living Wage or has contributed in other ways to support the Living Wage movement.Another category is the Trailblazer Award which is sponsored by MSIP and is open to accredited employers who stand out in their industry due to their commitment to the real Living Wage.The Employee Choice Award is open to employees of accredited organisations who can nominate their employer.

Reasons for nominating your employer could include: positive response to receiving the real Living Wage, you have seen your employer actively promote and engage with