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Family Business Awards

The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 2019 in association with Business Gateway brought the eighth year of the awards as we continued to celebrate the success of the diverse, dynamic and innovative family business sector, and the contribution which these firms make to the communities in which they operate and to the wider economy.

The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards

The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 2019 in association with Business Gateway brought the eighth year of the awards as we continued to celebrate the success of the diverse, dynamic and innovative family business sector, and the contribution which these firms make to the communities in which they operate and to the wider economy.

Sponsors

We would like to thank our 2019 sponsors for their support.

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Category Sponsors

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Sponsorship

Raise your profile across Scotland by sponsoring our awards.

If you would like more information on the opportunities available, please contact Nina Holmes, Senior Event Manager on 0141 302 6036 or nina.holmes@newsquest.co.uk.

Categories

Almost two thirds of businesses in Scotland are family enterprises and are an important source of employment as well as being massive contributors to the wealth of the country. These awards aim to celebrate those Scottish family businesses and individuals who are working tirelessly to ensure their business succeeds in the Scottish economy. ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2019

  • SCOTTISH FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (SMALL/MEDIUM) – supported by Clydesdale Bank

    This category is for a family business headquartered in Scotland with 100 employees or fewer, operating in any sector of the economy, which has enjoyed outstanding success.

  • COMMITMENT TO THE COMMUNITY

    A business which makes a sustainable contribution to the community in which they operate. Examples of this could include supporting local initiatives, charity work, demonstrating commitment to their industry sector or taking extra care of employees and their families.

  • CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE – supported by TL Dallas

    This category will recognise a company which has excelled in the provision of customer service as an integral part of their business. Judges will be looking for evidence of how this has been achieved and contributed to the success and development of the organisation.

  • SCOTTISH FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (LARGE) – supported by Craig Corporate

    This category is for family business headquartered in Scotland with more than 100 employees, operating in any sector of the economy, which has enjoyed outstanding success.

  • FASTEST GROWING FAMILY BUSINESS AWARD – supported by Business Gateway

    A business which has achieved sustained expansion over recent years, against the toughest economic backdrop for decades. Growth could be in terms of turnover and profit, an increase in employee numbers, and/or through expansion into new market-places at home or abroad.

  • RURAL FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – sponsored by Supplier Development Programme

    Businesses in rural areas play a vital role in providing employment and wealth in the communities in which they operate. This category recognises family businesses in rural Scotland (outwith Glasgow City, City of Edinburgh, Aberdeen City and Dundee City) from any sector.

  • GREEN FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – supported by Stand

    This category looks to recognise family businesses who have demonstrated an innovative approach and made it their goal to reduce their environmental impact on the world.

  • INTERNATIONAL GROWTH AWARD – supported by Burness Paull

    This category will recognise a business which has enjoyed major success in overseas market-places in recent times. Such success could have been achieved with the launch or significant expansion of international operations, through new or existing products and services.

  • BUSINESS INNOVATION AWARD – supported by Campbell Dallas

    This category will reward a company which have embraced innovation, whether through the development of products and services, or by making changes to service delivery, production processes, or working practices, or by altering the direction of the business radically to adapt to a changing environment.

  • NEXT GENERATION AWARD

    This award will be presented to an individual who plays a pivotal role in shaping and securing the future of their family business for the next generation. The award will highlight an individual who has demonstrated commitment to and understanding of their family business and the successful future of that enterprise. Individuals can enter this themselves or be nominated by a colleague.

  • RECOGNITION AWARD

    This award will be presented to an individual who has shown loyalty and dedication to the family business in which they work in. We understand that most businesses wouldn’t be where they are without the strong workforce behind them. We want to hear about an employee that has gone above and beyond the call of duty over the last year. Let’s celebrate their hard work, achievements and outstanding contribution to their role and business. The award will highlight an individual who has become “one of the family”.

  • OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION – supported by Strathclyde Business School

    This award recognises an individual or team which has made an outstanding contribution to a Scottish-headquartered family business over the years, from any level of seniority within the business.

How to Enter

Once you have decided on a category or categories from the above list, you will need to fill in our entry form.

You can submit the form online by clicking the ‘Enter Now’ button below or alternatively, if you would like to be able to save your form and come back to it, please click ‘Download Entry Form’ below and submit it by email when ready.

The entry fee is £60 + VAT (£72) per entry and must be paid upon submission. To pay please contact Nina Holmes on 0141 302 6036.

If you have any questions regarding the entry process or require the entry form in a different format, please see the FAQ section below or get in touch via the details at the bottom of this page.

ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2019

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Judges

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HUGH LIGHTBODY
Chief Officer Business Gateway National Unit, Business Gateway

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IAN MCCONNELL
Business Editor, The Herald

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FRASER CAMPBELL
Partner, Campbell Dallas

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JOHN ANDERSON
Director, Strathclyde Business School

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BERNARD DUNN C.A.
Client Director,T L Dallas Glasgow

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MAGGIE CROFT
Managing Director, Stand

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MAIRI MICKEL
Family Business Advisor, Mairi Mickel’s Business Families

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NEIL GRIMMOND
Director at Craig Corporate

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GRANT STEVENSON
Partner, Burness Paull 

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DEYRICK SMITH
Senior Manager – Change Programme, Business Direct , Clydesdale Bank

Event

The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards in association with Business Gateway took place on Wednesday, December 4 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow.

The evening included a sparkling drinks reception, three-course meal, official event programme, entertainment and the awards presentation.

HOST

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Jennifer Reoch

Here’s what one of our 2019 finalists had to say:

We had a fantastic time at the Herald Scottish Family Business Awards in December 2018. The event was very well organised and executed, and provided a great forum to showcase the many excellent family businesses across Scotland who made the awards shortlist. Our team particularly enjoyed seeing and hearing the profiles of the finalists, which were expertly delivered by the host, Carol Smillie. It was a great night, made even better by the fact that we achieved the Customer Service Excellence award on the night.
Catherine BellManaging Director, Mearns & Company

2019 Winners & Commendations

Fastest Growing Family Business – sponsored by Business Gateway

  • Brewster Brothers
  • McLaren Packaging
  • Ooni – Winner
  • Wholesale Domestic Bathrooms

Business Innovation Award – sponsored by Campbell Dallas

  • Brewster Brothers – Winner
  • Cotterell & Co – Commendation
  • Wholesale Domestic Bathrooms

International Growth Award – sponsored by Burness Paull

  • Johnstons of Elgin
  • Logos Logistics
  • Ooni – Winner

Customer Service Excellence – sponsored by TL Dallas

  • A.C. Whyte & Co – Winner
  • Anderson Maguire Funeral Directors
  • Cruise Loch Ness
  • HCVF
  • Wholesale Domestic Bathrooms

Commitment to the Community

  • Allied Vehicles Group Ltd – Commendation
  • Johnstons of Elgin – Winner
  • Wholesale Domestic Bathrooms

Green Family Business of the Year – sponsored by Stand

  • Brewster Brothers
  • Johnstons of Elgin
  • Newton Property Management – Winner

Rural Family Business of the Year Small/Medium – sponsored by Supplier Development Programme

  • Castlegate Nursery & Out Of School Club Limited
  • Coll Hotel – Winner
  • Graham Pest Control – Commendation
  • Taymouth Marina

Rural Family Business of the Year Large – sponsored by Supplier Development Programme

  • Browns Food Group – Winner
  • James Donaldson and Sons
  • Johnstons of Elgin

Recognition Award

  • Karen Fraser – A.C. Whyte & Co – Winner
  • Malcolm Livingstone – Brewster Brothers – Winner

Next Generation Award

  • Andron Facilities Management – Commendation
  • incovo
  • The Paint Shed
  • Wholesale Domestic Bathrooms – Winner

Scottish Family Business of the Year (Small/Medium) – sponsored by Clydesdale Bank

  • Anderson Maguire Funeral Directors
  • Ingram Brothers Limited
  • Logos Logistics
  • Ooni
  • Victor Pizza Company – Winner
  • Wholesale Domestic Bathroom

Scottish Family Business of the Year (Large) – sponsored by Craig Corporate

  • Allied Vehicles Group Ltd – Winner
  • Andron Facilities Management
  • Brown Brothers Manufacturing Ltd
  • James Donaldson and Sons
  • Johnstons of Elgin
  • McGhee’s Family Bakers (McGhee Group Limited)

Outstanding Contribution – sponsored by Strathclyde Business School

  • James Donaldson and Sons

FAQ

Who can enter?
Why should I enter?
How do I enter?
Can I enter more than one category?
What is the deadline for entries?
How much does it cost?
What happens next once I’ve entered?
How does the judging process work?
When will the shortlist be announced?
When will the winners be announced?
What do I do if I have more questions?
Who can enter?

Anyone can submit a nomination, but they must be based in Scotland and a Family Business. For the purposes of the awards The Herald Family Business Awards judging panel review the below statement as a basis on what constitutes a family business

“A family business is a business governed and/or managed by members of the same family (or a small number of families) with the intention of shaping and pursuing the vision of the business in a manner that is potentially sustainable across generations of the family (or families)”

Why should I enter?

Not only does being shortlisted (or better yet, winning) a Family Business Award mean recognition for you or your organisation, it is a major morale boost for you or your workforce and is a great PR opportunity both at the event and long after.

How do I enter?

You must complete our entry form to submit a nomination. Head to the ‘How to Enter’ section above for instructions.

Can I enter more than one category?

You can submit as many nominations as you like across the different categories. The categories and the criteria for each can be found in the ‘Categories’ section above.

What is the deadline for entries?

Entries are now closed for 2019. If you would like information on how to enter in 2020 please email nina.holmes@newsquest.co.uk.

How much does it cost?

Entry fee is £60 + VAT (£72) per award submission and must be paid upon entering.

Tickets to attend the ceremony are priced at £110 +VAT with tables of 10 and 12 available at a cost of £1,100 +VAT and £1,250 +VAT respectively (booking fees apply).

What happens next once I’ve entered?

Once you have submitted an entry, we will add your nomination to the judging pack for consideration. Once the judging has taken place, we will contact you to let you know if your entry has been shortlisted or not.

How does the judging process work?

All the entries we receive will be considered by our judging panel at the judging session in November. Please note that the shortlist and winners are decided solely by our panel and do not come down to a public vote or number of nominations received.

When will the shortlist be announced?

The shortlist will be listed in The Herald and on this website at the beginning of November.

When will the winners be announced?

The winners will be announced at our glittering awards ceremony on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow. More information on the event and tickets can be found in the ‘The Awards Ceremony’ section.

What do I do if I have more questions?

We are happy to answer any additional questions you may have regarding the entry process or event. Please contact Events Manager, Kirsty Loughlin on 0141 302 6016 or Kirsty.loughlin@newsquest.co.uk with all enquires.

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