The Herald

Scottish Family Business Awards

in association with Business Gateway

Summary

The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 2025 in association with Business Gateway will celebrate the vibrant and inventive Scottish family business sphere. Enterprises which not only drive diversity and dynamism but also play a crucial role in enriching the communities they serve.

The winners from 2024 can be found below

Entry Deadline

Wednesday, September 17th – 6pm

Event Date

Wednesday, November 26 2025

Event Time

6:30pm

Location

Radisson Blu, Glasgow

2025 Finalists

Business Innovation Award

Hebrides Cruises
Newton Property Management
Seabirds-and-Seals the Original Noss Boat

Commitment to the Community

Allied Vehicles Limited
MacLennan Distribution
Riverside Chiropractic Group
Scott Munn & Co Funeral Directors
Strachan and Kemp Commercial Services Ltd
The Evana Group Limited

Customer Service Excellence

Caulders Garden Centres
Minerva Innovation Group
Seabirds-and-Seals the Original Noss Boat
The Evana Group Limited

Fastest Growing Family Business Award – sponsored by Business Gateway

Browns Food Group Ltd
Minerva Innovation Group
Newton Property Management
Strachan and Kemp Commercial Services Ltd
The Turbo Guy

Green Family Business of the Year

Equi’s Ice Cream
Hebrides Cruises
Seabirds-and-Seals The Original Noss Boat
Strachan and Kemp Commercial Services Ltd

Next Generation Award – sponsored by AAB

Alex Equi – Equi’s Ice Cream
Connor Cunningham – Border Biscuits
Emma Fairbairns – Hebrides Cruises
Kirsty Imrie – Caulders Garden Centres

Rural Family Business of the Year

Gillies and Mackay Ltd
Hebrides Cruises
MacLennan Distribution
Seabirds-and-Seals The Original Noss Boat

Recognition Award

Kieran Bain – Gillies and Mackay
Lyndsey James-Williams – PG Paper

Scottish Family Business of the Year (Micro) – sponsored by Business Gateway

Brian Smith Funeral Services Ltd
Minerva Innovation Group
Seabirds-and-Seals The Original Noss Boat
Billingtons of Lenzie Ltd
Simple Selfstore Ltd

Scottish Family Business of the Year (Small / Medium) – sponsored by Virgin Money

Equi’s Ice Cream
Gillies and Mackay Ltd
Newton Property Management
The Power Within Training
The Victor Pizza Co Ltd

Scottish Family Business of the Year (Large) – sponsored by Malcolm Group

Allied Vehicles Limited
Bells Food Group Limited
Border Biscuits
Browns Food Group Ltd
Caulders Garden Centres
D McGhee and Sons Ltd

Outstanding Contribution

To be announced on the night