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SBBEA awards winner 2024

Celebrating Outstanding Achievements

The Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards (SBBEA) proudly celebrated the region’s most outstanding businesses on Friday, 30th August, at the historic Peebles Hydro. The event brought together a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, businesses, business leaders, and supporters, all gathered to honour the exceptional achievements of the region’s finest.

The evening was filled with excitement and recognition, as businesses from across the Scottish Borders were acknowledged for their innovation, resilience, and contribution to the local economy. The winners and those who were highly commended stood out for their exceptional dedication, creativity, and impact within their industries.

Winners and Highly Commended Businesses:

Winners
borders favourite business award

Borders Favourite Business Winner: The Perfect Fit

Aitken Turnbull Architects

Business of the Year 11 to 50 Employees

Eildon Housing Association

Net Zero Business of the Year

Evolution Bottling & Packaging Solutions

DYW Champion Business Award

Jasmine Jackson of Jacksons of Jedburgh

Young Business Person of the Year

Laughing Ducks Soft Play

Fair Work Business of the Year

Love Scottish

Excellence in Manufacturing

Purple Sage Soap Company

Business of the Year 1 to 10 Employees

Sweet Red Balls

Excellence in Food & Drink

The Perfect Fit

Borders Favourite Business

Turnbull & Scott

Excellence in Innovation and Technology

Unique Cottages

Excellence in Hospitality & Tourism

Utility Warehouse

Business of the Year 51+ Employees
SBBEA awards 2024 highly commended
Highly Commended

Emtelle UK Ltd

Excellence in Innovation and Technology

Emtelle UK Ltd

Excellence in Manufacturing

GoFibre

Business of the Year 51+ Employees

Hilltop Doggy Day Care

Business of the Year 1 to 10 Employees

HomePhysio By Nicola Ltd

Fair Work Business of the Year

Marchmont Farms

Excellence in Hospitality & Tourism

Pawfection

Young Business Person of the Year

Plexus Corp. & Utility Warehouse

DYW Champion Business Award

Purple Sage Soap Company & Farne Salmon & Trout

Net Zero Business of the Year

The Gordon Arms

Excellence in Food & Drink

Turnbull & Scott

Business of the Year 11 to 50 Employees

Each of these businesses has demonstrated remarkable achievements, embodying the spirit of excellence that the SBBEA seeks to promote. From innovation in product development to outstanding customer service and community engagement, the winners and highly commended businesses represent the very best of what the Scottish Borders has to offer.

A Night of Celebration and Inspiration

The awards night was not just about celebrating the winners but also about bringing the business community together. Guests enjoyed an evening of networking, fine dining, and entertainment, all set against the backdrop of the beautiful Peebles Hydro.

We are grateful to our sponsors, partners, and everyone who supported this event...

Trevor Jackson,Chair of the Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce

“It has been truly inspiring to have seen the remarkable achievements of our local businesses at the Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards. Each of our winners and highly commended businesses exemplifies the innovation, resilience, and commitment that make the Scottish Borders a vibrant place to do business. These awards are a tribute of their hard work and dedication, and a recognition of their contributions to our community. We are grateful to our sponsors, partners, and everyone who supported this event, and we look forward to continuing to champion business excellence in our region.”

A huge congratulations to all our winners and those who were highly commended! Your success is an inspiration to us all.

Gratitude to Our Sponsors

This event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors:

  • Adsmart from Sky – Excellence in Innovation and Technology
  • Charlesfield Farms Ltd – Band: John Beattie & The Ruckstars
  • DYW Borders – Business of the Year 11 to 50 Employees
  • DYW Borders – DYW Champion Business Award
  • Jackson Distillers Ltd – Net Zero Business of the Year
  • Moira’ – Table Centrepieces
  • Peebles Hydro – Drinks Reception
  • Plexus – Excellence in Manufacturing
  • SBCC – Business of the Year 1 to 10 Employees
  • Scottish Borders Council – Excellence in Food & Drink
  • Scottish Borders Council – Excellence in Hospitality & Tourism
  • South of Scotland Enterprise – Young Business Person of the Year
  • SQA – Business of the Year 51+ Employees
  • Strawberry Lemonade Events – Fair Work Business of the Year
  • Utility Warehouse – Borders Favourite Business

We extend our deepest gratitude to them for their commitment to fostering business excellence in the Scottish Borders. Their involvement is a testament to the strength and unity of our local business community.

Looking Ahead

The Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards continue to grow in prestige and impact, highlighting the importance of recognising and celebrating business success. We look forward to next year’s event, where we will once again shine a spotlight on the region’s top businesses and their achievements.