Four finalists in each of 10 categories were chosen from a record number of entries to the annual awards, which celebrate the success and achievements of Lanarkshire businesses. The awards are hosted by South and North Lanarkshire Councils and sponsored this year by Albert Bartlett.

The finalists were formally announced at a networking lunch at Dakota Eurocentral Hotel.

The 2025 awards finalists are:

Lanarkshire’s Best Business (0-10 employees) sponsored by Red Tree Business Suites @ Clyde Gateway

• DGC Training Services
• Gas Certification Company Ltd
• GGM Landscaping
• Minerva Innovation Group

Lanarkshire’s Best Business (11-50 employees) sponsored by UKSE

• Dougall Baillie Associates
• Opalion Ltd
• OPG Ltd
• S Collins and Son

Lanarkshire’s Best Business (51+ employees) sponsored by hub South West

• CF Services Ltd
• Lazy Day Foods Ltd
• Strachan & Kemp

Lanarkshire’s Innovation in Business Award, sponsored by Commsworld

• Autonomous iOt
• Cavetta Consulting Ltd
• Mhouse Business Solutions Ltd
• The RLK Group

Lanarkshire’s Food & Drink Award, sponsored by Developing the Young Workforce Lanarkshire

• S Collins & Son
• Scottish Tea House
• Tempo Tea Bar
• The Wee Farm Distillery and Steak & Still Farm Shop

Lanarkshire’s Best New Business, sponsored by Business Gateway Lanarkshire

• JWPA Contracts Ltd
• MGN Fire Protection Services Ltd
• Novorise Ltd
• Pure Pipeline People Ltd

Lanarkshire’s Employer of the Year, sponsored by North Lanarkshire’s Working & South Lanarkshire Works

• CF Furniture & Flooring
• Plover Hygiene
• The Power Within Training
• Viridor

Lanarkshire Community Impact Award, sponsored by Mears

• DMi Fire & Security
• hub South West
• R:evolve Recycle
• Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd

Lanarkshire’s Green Business Award, sponsored by Biffa

• Lazy Day Foods Ltd
• Novorise Ltd
• Strachan & Kemp Commercial Services Ltd
• Sustainable Packaging Scotland Ltd

Excellence in Customer Service

• Acts of Dove
• Cumbernauld Theatre
• DGC Training
• Travel Guru

The winners of each category will be announced at the 30th anniversary awards dinner on Friday 30 May at Caledonia Gladiators Arena in East Kilbride. The three-course meal served at the black tie event will be provided by the luxury five star Crossbasket Caste Hotel.

The gala awards dinner is attended by over 400 guests and celebrates the success and achievements of the Lanarkshire business community. This year’s event will be hosted by Heart Radio’s Jennifer Reoch and David Farrell.

Tickets are now on sale for the Awards Dinner via the website.