The 2019 Highland Business Awards, part of the seventh Highland Business Week, will recognise and celebrate the achievements of businesses and individuals throughout the region. 

With a range of diverse categories on offer, organisations of all sizes and across all sectors in the Highlands, Islands and Moray are encouraged to put themselves forward, and help to recognise the efforts that play an integral role in sustaining a successful business environment in this region.

Outstanding Performing Small Business - entry form
Sponsored by Business Gateway
An organisation that demonstrates best practice in all aspects of business while delivering on strategic objectives 

Outstanding Performing Business (25+ Employees) - entry form
An organisation that demonstrates best practice across the board along with a strong performance record 

Most Promising New Business - entry form
A new business established within the past three years with a strong business vision

Best Family Business - entry form
Sponsored by Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie
A family owned business that has successfully blended strong business acumen and family engagement

Best Social Enterprise - entry form
Sponsored by Highlands and Islands Enterprise
A social enterprise with a clearly evidenced social, community and environmental impact. 

Developing the Young Workforce - entry form
Sponsored by DYW Inverness & Central Highland and DYW North Highland
An employer who can best demonstrate a significant commitment to the development and growth of opportunities for young people

Young Apprentice of the Year - nomination form
A young person undertaking an apprenticeship who has shown dedication, commitment and outstanding contribution to their business

Exporter of the Year - entry form
A business of any size and sector that demonstrates outstanding achievement in international trade, using innovative approaches to
establishing new markets resulting in substantial growth and commercial success.

Best Newcomer to Exporting - entry form
A business new to exporting in the past 12 months that can demonstrate an innovative, practical and results driven strategy to the development of their international trade activities

Inverness & Ross-shire Business of the Year - entry form
Sponsored by teclan Digital Marketing
A business based in Inverness or the surrounding area which best demonstrates having made a significant positive contribution to the regional economy

Caithness & Sutherland Business of the Year - entry form
Sponsored by Caithness Chamber of Commerce
A Caithness or Sutherland based business which best demonstrates having made a significant positive contribution to the regional economy

Business Leader of the Year - nomination form
An individual who has dedicated their time and energy to making a difference to the Highland business economy

Plus one business - selected from the category winners - will also be announced overall Highland Business of the Year.