The Herald

Scottish Family Business Awards

in association with Business Gateway

Summary

The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 2023 in association with Business Gateway

Celebrating Legacy and Championing Scottish Family Firms

Family enterprises remain the cornerstone of the Scottish economy, propelling growth and progress. The highly anticipated Herald Scottish Family Business Awards of 2023 in association with Business Gateway, took place once again on Thursday, December 7 2023. Now in the second decade of these accolades, this is testament to our ongoing recognition of the accomplishments within 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. Find out who the 2023 winners were below.

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Entry Deadline

Tuesday, October 17 – 6pm

Event Date

Thursday, December 7

Event Time

7pm

Location

DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow Central

2023 Winners

Fastest Growing Family Business sponsored by Business Gateway

  • Cobbs – Winner

Business Innovation Award

  • Beatson’s Building Supplies Ltd – Winner
  • Union Technical Services Ltd – Highly Commended

Customer Service Excellence

  • Hebrides Cruises – Winner
  • Allied Vehicles Limited – Highly Commended

Green Family Business of the Year

  • We hae meat – Winner

Commitment to the Community

  • Allied Vehicles Limited – Winner
  • Macphie – Highly Commended

Rural Family Business of the Year

  • Maclennan Distribution – Winner

Next Generation Award

  • Rebecca Bell – Spectrum Service Solutions – Winner
  • Matthew Wallace Jnr – The Cairndale Hotel and Leisure Club – Highly Commended

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

  • Hebrides Cruises – Winner

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

  • We hae meat – Winner

Scottish Family Business of the Year (Large)

  • The Donaldson Group – Winner

Recognition Award

  • Helen Love – Spectrum Service Solutions – Winner

Judge’s Award

  • Brenda Horne – Direct Waste Management Ltd – Winner

Outstanding Contribution – sponsored by Strathclyde Business School

  • Jim Walker CBE – Walker’s Shortbread – Winner

Sponsors

We would like to thank our 2023 sponsors for their support.

Sponsorship

Raise your profile by sponsoring the Scottish Family Business Awards

If you would like more information on the opportunities available, please contact Sharon Franchetti, Events Manager.
Sharon.Franchetti@newsquest.co.uk
0141 302 6039