Port of Aberdeen landed the top honour at the Northern Star Business Awards at a glittering ceremony hosted by TV star Edith Bowman and attended by more than 800 people at P&J Live.
The awards – run by Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce in association with Brodies – recognise successful and growing businesses which make a positive impact on the north-east economy.
Other big winners on the night included Aberdeen Performing Arts, ASCO, Mission10, JBS Group, Aberdeen FC Community Trust and Schoolhill Hydraulic Engineering.
© Supplied by Port of AberdeenPort of Aberdeen impressed the independent panel of judges with its commitment to the region’s economy through the £420 million South Harbour development.
For almost 900 years, the Port of Aberdeen has been at the heart of the north-east economy.
It contributes £1.5 billion to Scotland’s economy, employs around 100 people and supports 12,000 jobs.
It is used by companies involved in such diverse activities as offshore energies, decommissioning, general cargo, cruise and ferry services, connecting customers to around 40 international trading routes.
Late Queen Elizabeth II honoured with Regional Contribution Award
There were also special awards for the City Restoration Project, in recognition of its work to regenerate Union Street and Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who was given the Regional Contribution Award.
Chief executive of Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce Russell Borthwick said: “These awards represent a big part of our role in talking up our city region as a great place to live, work, study, visit, invest and do business.
© Supplied by Aberdeen Chamber of“They provide a stage to showcase and celebrate the work being done by businesses from all sectors, all sizes and from across the length and breadth of our fantastic area.
“Economic headwinds continue to blow, but opportunity for this region abounds and our innovative companies are demonstrating that in spades, none more so than our Business of the Year, Port of Aberdeen.”
The awards raised money for four local charities – Mental Health Aberdeen, Aberdeen Science Centre, The Archie Foundation and Kayleigh’s Wee Stars.
The 2023 Northern Star Business Awards winners
Business of the Year
Port of Aberdeen
Regional Contribution
Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Customer First
Aberdeen Performing Arts
Driving Sustainability
ASCO
Family Business
Schoolhill Hydraulic Engineering
Going Global
JBS Group
Inspiration from Innovation
DeltaTek, an Expro Company
Inspiring Futures
Aberdeen FC Community Trust
Making the Difference
CFINE
The Archibald Simpson Award
City Restoration Project
Start-up Business of the Year
Aberdam Dutch Fries
Marketing Magic
Mission10
Rising Star
Entier – Shane Pirie
Staff Matter
WM Donald
Student Placement
Prospect 13