Overgate named shopping centre of the year for 2020-21
Dundee's flagship shopping centre has offically been recognised with the award.
Dundee's Overgate shopping centre has been named Shopping Centre of the Year for 2020 - 2021.
Recognised for its ‘best in industry’ excellence, Overgate has eclipsed tough nationwide competition to win the top accolade. The centre’s commitment to the local community, and the strength of its inspirational campaigns which are creating real social value for Dundee, was deemed by judges to merit the huge honour.
The headline accolade has been accorded to Overgate by the internationally-recognised Prestige Awards, part of the Luxury Travel Guide and Corporate Live Wire platforms.
Speaking about the news, Malcolm Angus, Centre Manager of Overgate says:
“This is a monumental win for Overgate. To have been named Shopping Centre of the Year is the greatest honour and a resounding vote of confidence in the centre, our staff, our retailers and indeed the city of Dundee.
“Everyone connected to Overgate is absolutely delighted. The centre takes its commitment to the local community very seriously and it is particularly gratifying to know our campaigns which support community social values throughout the year have proved the catalyst for this huge accolade.
“We would like to thank the judges for recognising the importance of community and for their acknowledgement of Overgate’s talented and hardworking team in creating such inspirational campaigns.
”Overgate recognises its position at the heart of the community and we all look forward to continuing our focus on bringing positive impact to Dundee.”
The Overgate team say they are now looking forward to receiving their Shopping Centre of the Year accolade in person at the Prestige Awards ceremony which will take place in summer 2021.
It follows news earlier this week that bosses at the Overgate say they should have a replacement lined up for the vacant Debenhams unit within the next three months.
The Dundee centre's flagship store closed last year after the company fell into liquidation. Bosses say they are confident the centre can live on without Debenhams.