The finalists for the Northern Star Business Awards 2025 have been revealed by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce and Brodies LLP.
More than 70 groups from the North-east have been selected for 15 different categories in preparation for the largest business event of the year. The event will occur at P&J Live on April 25, 2025, and will honour the outstanding achievements of companies from throughout the area.
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Tracey Menzies, Partner at Brodies LLP, said: “The Northern Star Business Awards brings the North-east business community together each year, highlighting the wonderful accomplishments of individuals and organisations of all sizes.
“Hearing about the finalists never fails to be inspirational. At Brodies we work with clients from across the region and being a part of events like the Northern Star Business Awards reinforces our belief that there are many reasons to be proud of our region, its brilliant people and its resilience as clearly demonstrated in all of this year’s award entries. Congratulations to all of the finalists.”
More than 850 attendees gathered at P&J Live earlier in the year to mark the 20th anniversary of the dazzling awards ceremony, which was led by BBC celebrity Edith Bowman.
Aberdeen International Airport, ATPI, Balmoral, Business Gateway, bp, Cala, Craig International, Luxe Scot, Port of Aberdeen, Robert Gordon University, Royal Bank of Scotland, Shell, Sodexo, Swagelok, True North, and University of Aberdeen are among the major sponsors of this year’s event.
Russell Borthwick, Chief Executive of Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, said: “Northern Star provides a unique stage to showcase and celebrate the brilliant work being done by businesses of all sizes, from all sectors across our region.
“This year’s finalists are a great example of the pioneering work that is being accomplished across the North-east. We wish all of the finalists the best of luck at the ceremony next April.”
A prestigious Regional Contribution award will also be announced on the evening. This award is hand-picked by the judges and recognises an individual who has shown significant and outstanding leadership and contribution to the North-east economy.
Luxe Scot will once again roll out the red carpet for a glitzy sponsors reception before the main event, and the host will be announced early next year.
The companies shortlisted for the 2025 Northern Star Business Awards are:
Archibald Simpson Award (sponsored by Craig International)
- Gidi Grill
- Jamieson & Carry
- ZynQ 360
Business of the Year (sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland)
- ASCO
- Clan Cancer Support
- Hydro Group Limited
- Integrated Project Solutions (IPS) Group
- Luxe Scot
- Mother Technologies
Customer First (sponsored by True North)
- Aberdeen Performing Arts
- Kongsberg Maritime Ltd
- Mother Technologies
- Nimbus Blue
- PCL Live
Driving Sustainability (sponsored by bp)
- Agilico
- Mackintosh of Glendaveny
- Montrose Port Authority
- P&J Live
- TWMA
Family Business (sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland)
- Bold St Media ltd
- Brimmond Financial Planning
- Farmlay Eggs
- Tidy Green Clean
- W M Donald Ltd
Going Global (sponsored by Aberdeen International Airport)
- Cutting Underwater Technologies Ltd (CUT UK)
- EnerQuip
- STATS Group
- Stena Drilling
- Viper Innovations Ltd
Inspiration from Innovation (sponsored by Port of Aberdeen)
- COMET
- Evolve iMS
- GS Hydro
- JCE Energy
- Pipetech
Inspiring Futures (sponsored by Sodexo)
- AquaTerra Training
- Artfarm – The Fife Arms Hotel, Braemar
- Leiths (Scotland) Ltd
- Royal Northern Countryside Initiative (RNCI)
- Russell Anderson Foundation (RAF)
Making the Difference (sponsored by Balmoral)
- Denis Law Legacy Trust
- Kayleigh’s Wee Stars
- Montrose Port Authority
- Sport Aberdeen
- W M Donald Ltd
Marketing Magic (sponsored by Cala)
- BIG Partnership
- Mearns & Gill – Stoltman Brothers
- MRS Training & Rescue
- TechFest
- ThinkPR
Rising Star (sponsored by University of Aberdeen)
- Erica Simona-Parfene – SHOT ‘N’ ROLL
- Grant MacLean – AV One Solutions
- Kai Henderson – Marex
- Philip Stuart-Barton – Renaissance
- Stephanie Gillespie – Bethan Customs Consultancy
Staff Matter (sponsored Swagelok)
- Artfarm – The Fife Arms Hotel, Braemar
- Grampian Housing Association
- MacArtney UK Ltd
- Northwood Lettings & Estate Agency
- Siemens Energy Limited
Start-up Business of the Year (sponsored by Business Gateway)
- AMHWAL Academy
- Chorus
- RenQuip
- SHOT ‘N’ ROLL
- Tarragon by Graham Mitchell
Student Placement (sponsored by Robert Gordon University)
- Denis Law Legacy Trust
- Energy Transition Zone Ltd
- Integrated Project Solutions (IPS) Group
- International Medical Management
- PD&MS Group
Regional Contribution (sponsored by Shell)
- To be announced on the night
