Courier Business Awards 2022 shortlist revealed

By Rob McLaren

August 22 2022, 5:52am

Some of our winners from Courier Business Awards in 2021.

Resilience, innovation and explosive growth – this year’s entries to the Courier Business Awards had it all.

It was another incredibly tough year for our expert judging panel to whittle down more than 150 entries to create a shortlist, which we reveal today.

The shortlist reflects the diverse nature of the business community across Dundee, Angus, Perthshire and Fife.

There are businesses with hundreds of staff, down to sole traders. Sectors span cutting edge technology to retailers, food and drink producers and charities.

Courier Business Awards shortlist judging

This year’s judging panel was chaired by Liz Cameron, chief executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce.

She led a day of debate with the other judges to create our shortlist across 14 categories.

Ms Cameron said: “The quality was truly exceptional and it was really difficult deciding the top three or four.

“This year’s entries reflected firms’ resilience and focus on recovery.

“However, we were also blown away by the number of businesses who have achieved real growth, especially in international contracts.

Liz Cameron chaired the judging panel creating the Courier Business Awards 2022 shortlist.

“Their ambitions for the future was great to see.”

The awards, held in association with long-term partners Henderson Loggie, will take place for the ninth time in October.

Every business nominated will now be visited be representatives from The Courier and the accountancy firm before the judges select their winners.

Celebrating success

Other members of the judging panel were David Smith, managing partner at Henderson Loggie; Graham Huband, managing editor at DC Thomson Media; Elaine Maddison, chief executive of Brightsolid; and Angela Vickers, chief executive of Apex Hotels.

Mr Smith said: “It was great to see how some businesses had transitioned through the pandemic and other challenges to positive outcomes in terms of financial performance and investment in people.

“I was also very pleased to see the amount of businesses coming forward to enter the awards for the first time.

Courier Business Awards 2022 judging panel – David Smith (Henderson Loggie), Liz Cameron (Scottish Chambers of Commerce), Angela Vickers (Apex Hotels), Elaine Maddison (Brightsolid) and Graham Huband (DC Thomson).

“I really enjoyed the dynamic and challenge around the judging table.”

Mr Huband expressed his thanks to every business who entered the awards this year.

“The leaders and staff in every single nominated business should feel proud of their achievements.

“We are looking forward to celebrating the success achieved by our shortlisted companies in October.”

New Courier Business Awards

This year two new awards will be presented – for Resilience and Recovery as well as a trophy for Transition to Net Zero.

Category winners will be announced at a black tie ceremony Apex City Quay Hotel in Dundee on October 29.

The top award of Business of the Year will also be revealed during the ceremony.

Last year Hutchison Technologies won the honour. Other past overall winners include Castle Water, Ingenico and James Donaldson & Sons.

An award for Outstanding Contribution will be presented to an individual chosen by the judging panel.

Tickets for the event are available at thecourierbusinessawards.com