People are at the heart of every successful business. This award will recognise an individual who does much more than their defined responsibilities and who has performed above and beyond the call of duty, to significant effect.

It could be an individual who gives their all to every project, assumes extra duties without a fuss, smashes their sales targets, has revamped the way things get done to add value to the business, or is quite simply an outstanding team player.

On the Shortlist are:

• Tara Clapp, SOS Systems
• Jade Fraser, Lexmark
• Lesley Howe, Brother
• Sarah Mackay, UTAX
• Chris Rae, Highland Copiers