A member of the Edinburgh Trams team is on track for a top award at a prestigious event celebrating business excellence in the city.
Nicola Mearns is amongst the front runners for the coveted Young Business Person of the Year title at the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Awards next month, while the city’s acclaimed tram network is also aiming to scoop top honours in two other categories.
Having started work on the system as a Tram Driver in 2018, Nicola is now playing a key role in promoting the network as it prepares for the launch of Trams to Newhaven in spring this year.
As Assistant Marketing Manager she has taken the lead on a number of successful marketing campaigns, including the promotion of a popular ‘staycation’ ticket offer that has proved a huge hit with visitors to the city.
Jamie Swift, Edinburgh Trams’ Marketing Manager, commented:
Since joining our Marketing and Communications department and completing a qualification in Professional Digital Marketing, Nicola has showed exceptional planning and organisational skills which has helped the business to better coordinate its marketing efforts.
Thanks to her creative thinking and professionalism, we have been able to reach customers in a variety of new ways, reinforcing our position as a leading public transport provider.
Every year, the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Awards highlights outstanding contributions to the city’s economy and wellbeing across a range of categories, and Edinburgh Trams has also been shortlisted for the Large Business of the Year accolade, impressing judges with its dedication to delivering a safe, reliable, and customer-focused service while also developing its workforce.
A purpose-built learning and development facility, which has proved invaluable for recruiting and training extra drivers, has also secured the city’s trams a place in the Innovation and Business shortlist.
On being shortlisted for three awards, Edinburgh Trams’ Managing Director Lea Harrison said:
To be recognised across different categories at these high-profile awards reflects the practical steps we have taken to embrace innovation while ensuring colleagues can access opportunities and contribute to the success of the business.
Credit goes to the entire Edinburgh Trams team for their hard work and dedication over the past couple of years as we continue to deliver a world-class service for our customers.
The 2023 Business Awards will be held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on March 09, and the theme of the evening will be ‘Think Local, Act Global’ – in reference to businesses that make Edinburgh an attractive place to live, work, and visit.
