Nominations and entries are being sought across Perthshire for Scottish tourism’s equivalent of the Oscars.
From most hospitable B&B to friendliest pub, best outdoors experience to tourism hero – the people of Perthshire are being asked to nominate their favourite place, person, local haunt or hidden gem by Friday June 17.
The Scottish Thistle Awards, now in their 24th year, celebrate innovation, excellence and best practice in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Last year saw a record-breaking number of entries, including hundreds of nominations from members of the public, and this year organisers are hoping for even more with a total of 15 regional categories to choose from.
Categories, which are aligned with the Scottish Tourism Strategy 2020, include friendliest pub/bar and innovation in tourism, as well as new awards such as regional rising star’ – awarding young people aged 30 and under who have shown real passion for tourism.
Entrants will be shortlisted by a panel of industry experts and the finalists will go head-to-head at special regional ceremonies in November.
Winners will then go on to represent their respective region in the glittering national Scottish Thistle Award final held next year.
The 2014 Ryder Cup, held at Gleneagles in Perthshire, shared the prize for best sporting event with the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Partners at the national final of the Scottish Thistle Awards 2015/16.
Nominations can be made until June 17, while entries close on July 1, at www.scottishthistleawards.co.uk.