The finalists in the running for a Northern Star Business Award have been revealed by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce and Brodies LLP.
A total of 65 organisations have been shortlisted across 13 categories for what will be the biggest business celebration of 2023.
The glittering ceremony – which will take place at P&J Live on April 28th
– celebrates the exceptional accomplishments of organisations across the North-east of Scotland.
Neal Richardson, Partner at title sponsors Brodies LLP, said: “The Northern Star Business Awards holds a unique place at the heart of the business community in the North-east. Brodies is pleased to lend our support to the awards and all of the brilliant work being carried out by businesses, from all sectors, and of all sizes, across the region.
“It is more than a decade since we first opened our office in Aberdeen, and in that time we have grown to a team of more than 100, working with clients across the City, Shire and beyond.
“It is no secret that this year has thrown up some distinct challenges for many people and businesses here. The awards provide an opportunity for everyone from start-ups, to large multi-national organisations to come together, learn from each other and celebrate the people, initiatives and ideas that have brought some inspiration to all of us here over the last 12 months.”
ANM Group, Aberdeen International Airport, Balmoral, Bancon Group, University of Aberdeen, Port of Aberdeen, bp, Gray & Adams, Aberdeenshire Council, Shell, RGU, True North, Colin Lawson Transport and Ledingham Chalmers LLP are also among the key sponsors of the event.
Russell Borthwick, Chief Executive of Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, said: “Northern Star provides a unique stage to showcase and celebrate the brilliant work being done by businesses of all sizes, from all sectors and across the length and breadth of our fantastic area.
“Running a business has never been tougher and companies here have endured a seemingly never ending and diverse range of challenges. However, yet again, they have risen to the challenge, turning adversity into triumph.”
The companies shortlisted for the 2023 Northern Star Business Award winners are:
Business of the Year (sponsored by ANM Group)
- Maryculter House
- Nomadic
- North Star Shipping Ltd
- Port of Aberdeen
- Sport Aberdeen
Customer First (sponsored by Colin Lawson Transport)
- Aberdeen Performing Arts
- Gray & Adams
- Healthoutfit Ltd
- No 45, Ballater
- Petrasco
Driving Sustainability (sponsored by bp)
- ASCO
- Burnobennie Distillery
- Carbon-Zero
- KR Group
- Tidy Green Clean
Family Business (sponsored by Aberdeenshire Council)
- City Restoration Project
- ITC Hydraulic Services Ltd
- J G Ross (Bakers) Ltd
- Schoolhill Hydraulic Engineering Co Ltd
- TPS Fruit & Veg Ltd
Going Global (sponsored by Aberdeen International Airport)
- Collabro
- Craig International
- JBS Group
- Load Monitoring Systems Limited (LMS)
- Schoolhill Hydraulic Engineering Co Ltd
Inspiration from Innovation (sponsored by Port of Aberdeen)
- Deep Casing Tools
- Delmar Systems Ltd
- DeltaTek, an Expro company
- Fennex
- North East Scotland College
Inspiring Futures (sponsored by Gray & Adams)
- Aberdeen FC Community Trust
- Aberdeen Science Centre
- KR Group
- University of Aberdeen
- WM Donald Ltd
Making the Difference (sponsored by Balmoral Group)
- Aberdeen Sports Village
- CFINE
- Charlie House
- Denis Law Legacy Trust
- Mental Health Aberdeen (MHA)
Marketing Magic (sponsored by True North)
- Korero
- Lawrence of Kemnay Competitions
- Mission 10 and Kirkwood Homes
- Tricker Communications
- VisitAberdeenshire
Rising Star (sponsored by University of Aberdeen)
- AVC Immedia - Angus Turner
- Entier Ltd - Shane Pirie
- ESS Energy - Izabela Ginter
- J+S Subsea Limited - Tom Hutchinson
- Wood - Jamie McCallum
Staff Matter (sponsored by Bancon Group)
- Acumen Financial Planning
- Hilton and Aloft Aberdeen
- ITI Operations Limited
- Rubberatkins
- WM Donald Ltd
Start-up Business of the Year (sponsored by Ledingham Chalmers LLP)
- ABERDAM
- Devenick Drinks Co. Ltd
- Raw Culture Ltd
- SpringGen Advice Ltd
- The Key Health Café Ltd
Student Placement (sponsored by RGU)
- CFINE
- Diversity Energy Solutions
- Prospect 13
- RSM
- Sport Aberdeen
Regional Contribution Award (sponsored by Shell)
- To be announced on the night
The awards will also raise money for four local charities, Mental Health Aberdeen, Aberdeen Science Centre, The Archie Foundation and Kayleigh’s Wee Stars.