The Highland Business Awards return this September to celebrate the innovation and achievements of businesses and individuals from across the region.
Supported by Principal Sponsor The Highland Council, the awards recognise success across a wide range of categories and provide an opportunity to showcase your organisation, team or colleagues on one of the biggest stages in Highland business.
Whether you’re entering your own organisation, nominating a colleague or putting forward another business, now is the time to get involved.
Nominations are open until 5.00pm on Friday 7 August 2026. Good luck!
Highland Business Award for Innovation
sponsored by University of the Highlands and Islands
Download nomination form here
Highland Business Award for Positive Environmental Impact
sponsored by Pentland Ferries
Download nomination form here
Highland Business Award for International Success
Download nomination form here
Highland Business Award for Most Promising New Business
sponsored by Business Gateway
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Highland Business Award for Best Marketing Campaign
sponsored by STV
Download nomination form here
Highland Business Award for Outstanding Community Engagement
sponsored by Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport
Download nomination form here
Highland Business Award for Corporate Community Impact
sponsored by Sumitomo Electric U.K. Power Cables Ltd
Download nomination form here
Highland Business Award for Employer of the Year
sponsored by Azets
Download nomination form here
Highland Business Award for Apprentice of the Year
sponsored by North Highland Chamber of Commerce
Download nomination form here
Highland Business Award for Young Employee of the Year
sponsored by The Springfield Group
Download nomination form here
Highland Business Award for Business Leader of the Year
sponsored by Saffery
Download nomination form here
Plus one overall winner will also be named Highland Business of the Year
sponsored by Balfour Beatty
Winners will be announced at the Highland Business Awards Lunch on Friday 25 September at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness. Book your tickets today and be part of the celebration!