One of Scotland’s longest running awards, this is the 30th anniversary of the Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards, which recognise and celebrate the success and achievements of local businesses.

Applications are open to all Lanarkshire businesses and social enterprises across all sectors and are free to enter.

Companies can apply for up to two of the ten categories.

Chair of South Lanarkshire Council’s Community and Enterprise Resources, Councillor Robert Brown said: “The awards are a great opportunity for the tremendous range of innovative businesses we have across Lanarkshire to showcase their achievements.

“Many businesses across our area are thriving, despite all the external issues that are being faced across the business sector and beyond.

“I can’t wait to see the high calibre of entries that we can expect across Lanarkshire.”

This year’s awards are sponsored by Albert Bartlett.

John Hicks, Brand & Marketing Director at Albert Bartlett. said: “Albert Bartlett is delighted to continue our support of the Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards for 2025, particularly as the awards celebrate their 30th year. 

“We again look forward to showcasing and celebrating the fantastic depth and breadth of business talent across Lanarkshire.  We look forward to seeing all the finalists at the fantastic Caledonia Gladiators Arena for the Awards Dinner on 30 May.”

The categories are:

• Lanarkshire’s Best Business (0-10 employees) – sponsored by Clyde Gateway
• Lanarkshire’s Best Business (11-50 employees) – sponsored by UKSE
• Lanarkshire’s Best Business (51 employees or more) – sponsorship still available
• Lanarkshire’s Best New Business – sponsored by Business Gateway Lanarkshire
• Lanarkshire’s Community Impact Award – sponsorship still available
• Lanarkshire’s Employer of the Year– sponsored by North Lanarkshire’s Working and South Lanarkshire Works
• Excellence in Customer Service – sponsorship still available
• Lanarkshire Innovation in Business Award – sponsorship still available
• Lanarkshire Food & Drink Award – sponsorship still available
• Lanarkshire Green Business Award – sponsorship still available

The closing date for all applications is Monday 17 March. For details of all categories and how to apply visit the Lanarkshire Business Awards website. 

Winners will be announced at the awards dinner on 30 May at Caledonia Gladiators Arena, East Kilbride. Tickets go on sale in March.  

Anyone interested in the remaining sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Awards Team.