The Highland Business Awards judging panel convened this week (Thursday 22 August) for an intensive day of deliberations, meticulously reviewing and selecting the finalists for each of the 10 nominated categories. The process was both rewarding and challenging, as this year’s entries showcased exceptional talent, innovation, diversity and expertise from across our vibrant business community.
Colin Marr, CEO of Inverness Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the judging panel, explains: “The quality of entries we reviewed this year was outstanding, making the judging process very difficult but a very gratifying exercise – reading about all the amazing work, initiatives and people that makes our region such a unique place to do business.
“The discussions were intense, and the decisions in-depth, so we were extremely grateful to have the insights of our guest judges, from each of our sponsors, who brought their expert knowledge. We are therefore confident that the finalists represent the best of the best.”
He added, “We look forward to celebrating these achievements and announcing the winners at our Awards ceremony and lunch in September.”
2024 Highland Business Awards Finalists
Innovation, sponsored by University of the Highlands and Islands
- Culloden Cars
- Kishorn Port
- Loch Ness Hub & Travel
Resilience, sponsored by Caithness Chamber of Commerce
- Aquascot
- Beauly Laundrette & Dry Cleaners
- Gow’s Lybster
Positive Environmental Impact, sponsored by Ri Cruden
- Inverness Kart Raceway
- Loch Ness Hub & Travel
- Pentland Ferries
Global Growth, sponsored by Rathbones Investment Management
- To be announced at the ceremony
Digital Initiative
- Highlands Rewilding
- sfG MentorNet
Best Marketing Campaign
- MacGregor Industrial Supplies
- Muckle Media and the Loch Ness Centre
- Station Road Restaurant
Community Engagement by a Charity, sponsored by Vattenfall
- The Ledge
- Mikeysline
- New Start Highland
Community Engagement by a Business, sponsored by Vattenfall
- Balfour Beatty
- Murphy Group
- Parklands Care Homes
Employer of the Year
- Highland BlindCraft
- Mowi Scotland
- Parklands Care Homes
Young Employee of the Year, sponsored by The Springfield Group
- Codie Cargill – Pure Lubrication
- Caitlin Maclean – teclan
- Adrian Peterwas – Aquascot
Business Leader of the Year, sponsored by Saffery
- Angus Davidson – ADL Nature
- Calum MacPherson – Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport
- Kenny McMillan – Macdonald Aviemore Resort
Plus, one business will be selected from the category winners and announced overall Highland Business of the Year, sponsored by Balfour Beatty
Trophy Sponsor – W M Donald
The winners will be revealed at the awards lunch on Friday 27 September, at the Kingsmills Hotel. The event is a highlight of the business calendar, offering an afternoon of celebration for the finalists and the wider business community. Following the ceremony, guests are invited to continue the festivities at our after party at The Whitehouse.
Tickets for the Highland Business Awards are still available. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a day that celebrates the very best of Highland business excellence.