Forth Valley College’s Principal Dr Ken Thomson has been shortlisted for two Institute of Directors awards.
The College Principal who last year was awarded an OBE for services to education, economic development and the communities of central Scotland, has been shortlisted for Director of the Year – Public Sector and also Regional Director – Central Scotland at the prestigious awards.
The Judging Panel met remotely to assess all the entries for the awards ceremony which was initially earmarked to be held in May 2020, but will now be held remotely online on Tuesday 8 September.
Up to six finalists are shortlisted in each award category and winners of each of the categories are automatically entered into the UK finals.
The full awards shortlist can be found by clicking here https://bit.ly/2QNbWGj and tickets for the online event can be bought by visiting https://bit.ly/3hV7H7v
FVC Principal Dr Ken Thomson, said: “I am delighted to have been shortlisted for these two awards which are presented by such an important organisation as the Institute of Directors.
“Awards such as these reflect, not only the nominated director, but also the quality of the organisation or company they represent and I am proud to have been shortlisted in my role as Principal of such a wonderful college.
“The five months in lockdown have reinforced my belief that we have some of the most talented, committed, creative and determined educational professionals in the whole of Scotland, and I can’t thank them all enough for their hard work and efforts. I am honoured to be shortlisted on their behalf.”
Malcolm Cannon, National Director of the Institute of Directors in Scotland, said: “The journey that business leaders across Scotland have been on over the last 12-months has been incredible. Never before have they been faced by such high hurdles to success; from Brexit to now COVID-19. Given the challenges facing everyone, the IoD has been overwhelmed by the quality of entries received. It goes to demonstrate the tenacity and creativity that our business community has shown in these unprecedented times. I look forward to celebrating each and every one of the community’s achievements on Tuesday 8 September, when we announce the winners.”