Award Criteria

Most Promising New Businesssponsored by Business Gateway: The first 12-months of any new business is about setting down roots, building relationships, developing your reputation and gaining a foothold in a market.

Business Success Under 3 YearsSponsored by Aberdein ConsidineThis award recognises a business which has been trading for less than three years as of 20th March 2019 and can demonstrate outstanding performance in growth and development.

Business Success Over 3 Years Sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland:This award recognises a business which has been trading for more than three years as of 20th March 2019 and can demonstrate outstanding performance in growth and development.

The Innovation Awardsponsored by Murgitroyd Elevator believes that innovation is at the heart of any successful business.

The ‘Spirit of Enterprise’ AwardSponsored by The Prince's Trust: Starting any business is not an easy task, but for some getting to the start line and keeping a business going is an enormous undertaking.

Enterprising Communities  This award recognises a community-based organisation or business that demonstrates a strong commitment to its local community by the way it engages and interacts with its operating environment.

Emerging Entrepreneur of the YearSponsored by the University of Aberdeen: The award recognises an outstanding individual under the age of 35 as of 20th March 2019.

Entrepreneur of the YearSponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland:This award recognises a world-class business leader who has made an outstanding contribution to their company, industry sector and the wider economy.

Inspirational Mentor of the Year Sponsored by TechX at the Oil & Gas Technology Centre:This award recognises the vital role mentors play in passing on their skills, knowledge and expertise to the next generation of business owners in Scotland’s North East.