The most prestigious night in the Lanarkshire business calendar was attended by 400 guests and hosted by broadcasters David Farrell and Jennifer Reoch.

This year is the 30th anniversary of the Lanarkshire Business Awards, which are one of the longest running in Scotland. The awards celebrate the achievements and successes of Lanarkshire’s thriving business community.

Guests cheered as the winners of the ten award categories were announced after being selected by a panel of judges who had a very difficult task. 

The 30th anniversary awards dinner was held at Caledonia Gladiators Arena in East Kilbride with the three-course meal provided by the 5-star Crossbasket Castle Hotel.

The event, hosted by South and North Lanarkshire Councils alongside main sponsor Albert Bartlett, also raised £3752 for Kilbryde Hospice and St Andrew’s Hospice. 

David Booth, Executive Director of Community and Enterprise at South Lanarkshire Council, said: “Every year, the Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards highlight the diverse range of businesses we have across the area, and their incredible quality, and this event proved no exception. I am delighted for the winners and, indeed, all of the finalists should be proud, as every category was so competitive. 

“The awards are always a great occasion and congratulations to everyone who was part of – and helped to run – such a successful evening.”

The 2025 winners are:

• Gas Certification Company Ltd - winner of Lanarkshire’s Best Business (0-10 employees) Award sponsored by Clyde Gateway
• Opalion Ltd - winner of Lanarkshire’s Best Business (11-50 employees) Award sponsored by UKSE
• CF Furniture & Flooring Ltd - winner of Lanarkshire’s Best Business (51+ employees) Award sponsored by Hub South West
• Cumbernauld Theatre Trust - winner of Excellence in Customer Service Award sponsored by Invest South Lanarkshire and Invest North Lanarkshire
• JWPA Contracts Ltd - winner of Lanarkshire’s Best New Business sponsored by Business Gateway Lanarkshire
• M House Business Solutions Ltd - winner of Lanarkshire’s Innovation Business Award sponsored by Commsworld
• R:evolve Recycle - winner of Lanarkshire Community Impact Award sponsored by Mears  
• Strachan & Kemp Commercial Services Ltd - winner of Lanarkshire’s Green Business Award sponsored by Biffa  
• S. Collins & Son - winner of Lanarkshire’s Food & Drink Award sponsored by DYW Lanarkshire
• Plover Services Ltd - winner of Lanarkshire’s Employer of the Year Award sponsored by North Lanarkshire’s Working and South Lanarkshire Works.

Further details and the full list of finalists can be found at the business awards website.