Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards crowns winners for 2025
The most prestigious night in the area's business calendar was attended by 400 guests and hosted by broadcasters David Farrell and Jennifer Reoch.
Lanarkshire's thriving business community was celebrating as the winners of the 2025 Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards were announced.
The most prestigious night in the area's business calendar was attended by 400 guests and hosted by broadcasters David Farrell and Jennifer Reoch.
This year marked the 30th anniversary of the awards, which are one of the longest running in Scotland.
They celebrate "the achievements and successes of the Lanarkshire business community".
Guests cheered as the winners of the 10 award categories were announced after being selected by a panel of judges, who had a very difficult task.
The awards dinner was held at Caledonia Gladiators Arena in East Kilbride, with the three-course meal provided by the five-star Crossbasket Castle Hotel.
The event, hosted by North and South Lanarkshire Councils alongside main sponsor Albert Bartlett, also raised £3752 for Kilbryde Hospice and St Andrew's Hospice.
Leader of North Lanarkshire Council, Jim Logue, said: "Lanarkshire businesses are vital to our local economy and these awards provide an excellent platform to highlight their hard work and achievements.
"It has been an honour to be part of these celebrations tonight at the awards dinner.
"Congratulations to all the outstanding finalists and the winners.
"With a record number of entries this year, there was strong competition, and all the judges were impressed by the high quality of the entries.
"I would also like to thank this year's sponsors; without their support the awards would not be possible."
The 2025 winners are:
Gas Certification Company Ltd - winner of Lanarkshire's Best Business (0-10 employees). Sponsored by Clyde Gateway.
Opalion Ltd - winner of Lanarkshire's Best Business (11-50 employees). Sponsored by UKSE.
CF Furniture & Flooring Ltd - winner of Lanarkshire's Best Business (51+ employees). Sponsored by Hub South West.
Cumbernauld Theatre Trust - winner of Excellence in Customer Service. Sponsored by Invest South Lanarkshire and Invest North Lanarkshire.
JWPA Contracts Ltd - winner of Lanarkshire's Best New Business. Sponsored by Business Gateway Lanarkshire.
M House Business Solutions Ltd - winner of Lanarkshire's Innovation Business. Sponsored by Commsworld.
R:evolve Recycle - winner of Lanarkshire Community Impact. Sponsored by Mears.
Strachan & Kemp Commercial Services Ltd - winner of Lanarkshire's Green Business. Sponsored by Biffa.
S. Collins & Son - winner of Lanarkshire's Food & Drink Award. Sponsored by DYW Lanarkshire.
Plover Services Ltd - winner of Lanarkshire's Employer of the Year. Sponsored by North Lanarkshire's Working and South Lanarkshire Works.
David Booth, executive director of community and enterprise at South Lanarkshire Council, added: "Every year, the Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards highlight the diverse range of businesses we have across the area, and their incredible quality, and this event proved no exception.
"I am delighted for the winners and, indeed, all of the finalists should be proud, as every category was so competitive.
"The awards are always a great occasion and congratulations to everyone who was part of - and helped to run - such a successful evening."
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