Rural business awards now open

Rural businesses, estates, farms and community groups across Perthshire are being encouraged to step into the spotlight as nominations open for the 2025 Helping It Happen Awards—a nationwide celebration of those making a real and lasting difference in rural Scotland.

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Organised by Scottish Land & Estates, and now in their ninth year, the awards recognise individuals and organisations whose work supports thriving rural communities, drives environmental progress, and fosters innovation in the countryside. The initiative is backed by headline sponsor NatureScot, with 12 award categories.