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Congratulations to winners at the Business Awards 2024
11th March 2024
The Midlothian & East Lothian Annual Business Dinner and Awards Ceremony, held on 7th March 2024 attended by 260 guests and showcased an amazing line-up of the region’s top businesses and talented people.
Hosted by The Midlothian & East Lothian Chamber of Commerce at Eskmills Venue Musselburgh, the event brought together the region’s most influential business personalities for a welcome chance to connect and celebrate the strength and resilience of the diverse East Lothian and Midlothian business community.
An inspirational keynote address given by Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Director & Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, commended the invaluable work and commitment of the Midlothian & East Lothian Chamber and its members and gave recognition to the region’s diverse economy showcasing entrepreneurial excellence in service industry, technology, innovation, sustainability, food and drink and tourism.
Chamber CEO, Karen Ritchie said: “We have been truly impressed with the Midlothian & East Lothian companies who have entered this year’s awards. They are shining examples of the brilliant businesses that have started up here and grown, many to become global leaders.”
Welcoming guests to the awards, Chamber President Keith Barbour, said the event had exceeded all expectations in bringing the business community closer together. “It shows that East Lothian and Midlothian are favourite places to live, work and play.”
The Headline Sponsor was Hargeaves Land. The Award Category Sponsors were Howden, Vattenfall, DYW Edinburgh, Midlothian & East Lothian, Agri-EPI Centre, AAB, Network ROI and Thomson Cooper.
The Event Sponsor were EDF Energy and SSE Renewables. The Supporting Partners were Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh College, HR Dept Edinburgh and The Lothians and Midlothian Science Zone.
Karen thanked the sponsors and supporters for their continued support. She also thanked every business who has entered the 2024 Awards.
And the winner for the 2024 Midlothian and East Lothian Business Awards are…..
High Growth Business of the Year
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Best Innovation in Business
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Best Environmental Impact
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Best Commitment to Youth Development
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Best Community Impact
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Best Tourism Business
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Food & Drink Producer of the Year
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Best Eatery Award
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Family Business of the Year
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New Business of the Year
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Micro Business of the Year
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Local Hero
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SME of the Year
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