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The Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards are the annual business awards for all Scottish Borders businesses, run by the Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce.

The awards allow local businesses and organisations of all sizes and sectors to be recognised for the contribution they make to the Scottish Borders economy and community.

The awards are free to enter and conclude with a sparkling evening of celebration.

Guests dancing at awards event

Open to Members and Non-members

The Awards evening is an excellent way to celebrate your business’s success and a great way to reward employees, clients, suppliers and customers.

Join us for a superb evening of great food, excellent networking opportunities and followed by first-rate live music.

SBBEA Awards 2024

Nomination Categories

Borders Favourite Business

Voting still open – closes 12noon 31st July 2024

Finalists 2024 

Young Business Person

of the Year

Sponsored by:

TBA

  • GSP Digital Solutions Ltd
  • Hilltop Doggy Day Care
  • Jacksons at Jedburgh
  • Pawfection

Net Zero

Business Award

Sponsored by:

TBA

  • Eildon Housing Association
  • Farne Salmon and Trout Ltd
  • Purple Sage Soap Company Ltd
  • Shelbourne & Greer Ltd

Hospitality & Tourism

Award for Excellence

Sponsored by:

Scottish Borders Council

  • Invisible Cities
  • Marchmont Farms Ltd
  • Robert Smail’s Printing Works
  • Unique Cottages

Innovation & Technology

Award for Excellence

Sponsored by:

Adsmart from Sky

  • Emtelle UK Limited
  • GoFibre
  • HomePhysio By Nicola Ltd
  • Turnbull & Scott

Manufacturing

Award for Excellence

Sponsored by:

Plexus

  • Emtelle UK Limited
  • Farne Salmon and Trout Ltd
  • Love Scottish
  • Purple Sage Soap Company Ltd

1-10 Employees

Business of the Year

Sponsored by:

TBA

  • Borders Prodiatry and Performance Clinic
  • Hilltop Doggy Day Care
  • Pawfection
  • Purple Sage Soap Company Ltd

11-50 Employees

Business of the Year

Sponsored by:

TBA

  • Aitken Turnbull Architects
  • Pavilion Cafe, Hawick
  • Turnbull & Scott
  • Unique Cottages

51+ Employees

Business of the Year

Sponsored by:

SQA

  • Emtelle UK Limited
  • GoFibre
  • Plexus Corp
  • Utility Warehouse

DYW Champion

Business Award

Sponsored by:

DYW Borders

  • Aquarius Hair Design
  • Evolution Bottling & Packaging Solutions Ltd
  • Plexus Corp
  • Utility Warehouse

Fair Work

Business of the Year

Sponsored by:

South of Scotland Enterprise

  • Evolution Bottling & Packaging Solutions Ltd
  • HomePhysio By Nicola Ltd
  • Laughing Ducks Soft Play
  • Scottish Borders Housing Association