Winners of the Prosper Business Excellence Awards revealed
Businesses across the Highlands and Islands were recognised for contributing to the country’s economy last night at the 24th Prosper Business Excellence Awards.
Nearly 300 guests gathered at the Macdonald Drumossie Hotel to celebrate the positive impact businesses in the region have on their communities and the wider economy.
The evening was hosted by one of Britain’s best known impressionists and comedians, Rory Bremner.
The winners are:
- The West Harris Trust - Bakkafrost Scotland Award for Outstanding Island Business
- The TEFL Org - Benromach Award for Excellence in International Business
- Kishorn Port Ltd - Crown Estate Scotland Award for Outstanding Supporter of Coastal Communities
- New Start Highland - The Highland Council Award for Purposeful Business
- Highland BlindCraft Beds - Loganair Award for Excellence in Customer Service, Care & Experience
- Whyte and Mackay - BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Award for Excellence in Natural Capital, Climate Change and Sustainable Communities
- The Ledge SCIO - The SSEN Transmission Award for Excellence in Innovation
- Whyte and Mackay - The Highlands and Islands Enterprise Award for Excellence in Local Supply Chain
- Rob Barlow - Hebrides Cruises - The Scottish National Investment Bank Award for Outstanding Business Leader
- Roy MacGregor - Prosper Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Regional Economy
Grant Campbell, Prosper’s regional manager for the Highlands and Islands, said: “The winners and finalists showcase the diverse nature of businesses in the Highlands and Islands and their contribution to Scotland's economy.
“With a record number of nominations, our judging panel were really impressed to hear about the work that is taking place across the region and inspired by so many businesses who are truly putting purpose at the heart of their operations.
“A big congratulations to the winners!”
The event also raised nearly £6000 for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance - the largest amount ever received at a Prosper dinner.
