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Daily Record
03-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
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." *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
Daily Record
05-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards 2025 finalists announced
Four finalists in each of the 10 categories were chosen from a record number of entries to the annual awards. The finalists of the 2025 Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards have been announced. Four finalists in each of the 10 categories were chosen from a record number of entries to the annual awards, which celebrate the success and achievements of businesses in the area. The awards are hosted by North and South Lanarkshire councils and sponsored this year by Albert Bartlett. The finalists were formally announced at a networking lunch at Dakota Eurocentral Hotel and are as follows: DGC Training Services. Gas Certification Company Ltd. GGM Landscaping. Minerva Innovation Group. Lanarkshire's Best Business (11-50 employees), sponsored by UKSE: Dougall Baillie Associates. Opalion Ltd. OPG Ltd. S Collins and Son. Lanarkshire's Best Business (51-plus employees), sponsored by hub South West: CF Services Ltd. Lazy Day Foods Ltd. Strachan & Kemp. Lanarkshire's Innovation in Business Award, sponsored by Commsworld: Autonomous iOt. Cavetta Consulting Ltd. Mhouse Business Solutions Ltd. The RLK Group. Lanarkshire's Food & Drink Award, sponsored by Developing the Young Workforce Lanarkshire: S Collins & Son. Scottish Tea House. Tempo Tea Bar. The Wee Farm Distillery and Steak & Still Farm Shop. Lanarkshire's Best New Business, sponsored by Business Gateway Lanarkshire: JWPA Contracts Ltd. MGN Fire Protection Services Ltd. Novorise Ltd. Pure Pipeline People Ltd. Lanarkshire's Employer of the Year, sponsored by North Lanarkshire's Working & South Lanarkshire Works: CF Furniture & Flooring. Plover Hygiene. The Power Within Training. Viridor. Lanarkshire Community Impact Award, sponsored by Mears: DMi Fire & Security. hub South West. R:evolve Recycle. Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd. Lanarkshire's Green Business Award, sponsored by Biffa: Lazy Day Foods Ltd. Novorise Ltd. Strachan & Kemp Commercial Services Ltd. Sustainable Packaging Scotland Ltd. Ex cellence in Customer Service: Acts of Dove. Cumbernauld Theatre. DGC Training. Travel Guru. The winners of each category will be announced at the 30th anniversary awards dinner on May 30 at Caledonia Gladiators Arena in East Kilbride. The three-course meal served at the black tie event will be provided by the luxury five-star Crossbasket Caste Hotel. The gala awards dinner is attended by more than 400 guests and celebrates the success and achievements of the Lanarkshire business community. This year's event will be hosted by Heart Radio's Jennifer Reoch and David Farrell. Tickets are now on sale for the awards dinner via the website. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
