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. 

THE DEADLINE FOR THESE AWARDS HAS NOW PASSED AND THE SHORTLIST WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON.

Outstanding Performing Small Business
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)
An organisation that demonstrates best practice across the board along with a strong performance record 

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

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

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

Developing the Young Workforce
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 
Sponsored by Albyn Group
A young person undertaking an apprenticeship who has shown dedication, commitment and outstanding contribution to their business

Exporter of the Year 
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
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
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 
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 
Sponsored by Balfour Beatty
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.

Lunch and Ceremony

12.00 noon for 12.15pm - 4.00pm

Join us in recognising the valuable contribution that so many businesses and individuals make to the Highland business community, as the winners of the prestigious Highland Business Awards 2019 are announced. This will also be a unique opportunity to hear from Alex Hynes, Managing Director, Scotland’s Railway, about his vision for the future of rail travel in the north. 

Tickets cost £65.00 + VAT per person, to include welcome drink and three course lunch, and may be booked individually or for tables of 10. Click here to download a booking form.