This year’s shortlist boasts a wealth of inspiring stories of first-time supporters and new corporate partnerships for cultural organisations of all sizes and scales – across dance, museums, theatre, literature and the visual arts - from Glasgow to Manchester, Belfast to Birmingham. Each individual and company on the shortlist has been nominated by a cultural organisation to express appreciation for their outstanding contribution, which includes financial donations and gifts in-kind, expertise and skill sharing, as well as network growth and positive advocacy.