19 Aug 2025
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has today (19 August) announced the shortlist for the Glasgow Business Awards 2025 (GBAs).
Sponsored by Virgin Money, the annual awards recognise and celebrate the success of Glasgow based businesses and individuals across 17 categories. This year’s black-tie ceremony will take place on Thursday 2 October at DoubleTree by Hilton, Glasgow Central.
In addition to the published shortlist, a further three awards will be presented on the night. These include The Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Award for Lifetime Achievement, and the most prestigious accolade of The Glasgow Business Award for Most Outstanding Business, which will be awarded to one of the winners from the other categories.
Glasgow’s Favourite Business, sponsored by Glasgow Times, is the only GBA voted for by the public. The shortlist for this award will be announced over the coming days when the public vote will open with the winner being crowned on the night.
Richard Muir, deputy chief executive of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said: “Glasgow has such a vibrant business community, and it brings Glasgow Chamber of Commerce great pride to shine a light on a selection of the city’s excellent organisations. These businesses have shown great resilience and continued to serve and inspire the people of Glasgow.
“Our thanks go to Virgin Money for supporting the awards, and to all our category sponsors too, including media partners The Herald and Glasgow Times. Congratulations to all the shortlisted businesses, we wish them the best of luck and continued success.”
David Henderson, head of strategic finance for west of Scotland at Virgin Money said: “The roots of our Business Bank and our connection with the city can be traced back for nearly 200 years. We are lucky enough to see first-hand on a daily basis, the depth and quality of the businesses who can also call Glasgow their home and the incredible contributions they make to our local community and to the wider economy. This years’ list of Finalists underlines that perfectly. Congratulations to everyone who has been shortlisted, and we look forward to being part of what is sure to be a tremendous event, highlighting and celebrating their success.”
Full shortlist:
The Glasgow Business Award for Best Performing Large Business
Sponsored by Virgin Money
• Allied Vehicles Limited
• Barrhead Travel
• Kibble
• Scottish Events Campus (SEC)
• Silverburn
• Wholesale Domestic Bathrooms
The Glasgow Business Award for Best Performing Small-Medium Business
Sponsored by Beam Digital and Design
• Lochlie Construction Group
• My Language Connection
• Rainton Construction Scotland
• The Solutions on Demand Group
• Strachan and Kemp Commercial Services
• Texaport
The Glasgow Business Award for Best Use of Digital Technology
Sponsored by SPACE Solutions
• Burns Gym
• Dental Technology Services
• Klik2learn Ltd.
• Mott MacDonald
• Pest Solutions
• Safe2Drive
The Glasgow Business Award for Community Wealth Building
Sponsored by Glasgow City Council
• Baby Loss Retreat
• Culinary Ability Awards
• University of Glasgow - Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID) - Civic Fund
• Govan Community Project
• Kinder Handl Community Enterprise CIC
• Loco Home Retrofit CIC
The Glasgow Business Award for Entrepreneur of the Year
Sponsored by Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP
• Andrew Patrick, Round Thirteen
• Andrew Samuel, Pure Lubrication
• Emma Ross, Ross Commercial Finance
• Gareth Sandler, ORRJO
• Liam Petrie, The LSP Compliance Group
• Roslin MacDonald, MAC Counselling & Coaching
The Glasgow Business Award for Excellence in Communications
Sponsored by The Herald
• Beatson Cancer Charity
• BIG Partnership and Caledonia Gladiators
• BIG Partnership and Crossbasket Castle
• Elements
• The Social Hub
• Wheatley Group
The Glasgow Business Award for Fair and Healthy Workplace
Sponsored by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and Healthy Working Lives
• Beatson Cancer Charity
• JACK RYAN
• Minerva Innovation Group
• Pitman Training
• Threesixty Architecture
• Waterstons Ltd
The Glasgow Business Award for Family Business of the Year
Sponsored by ATG Entertainment
• Dental Technology Services - A B Littlejohn & Sons Ltd t/a DTS
• McGhee's Family Bakers
• The Power Within Training
• Union Technical Services Ltd
• The Victor Pizza Company Co
• Wholesale Domestic Bathrooms
The Glasgow Business Award for Green Champion
Sponsored by ScottishPower
• AutoRek
• EGG Lighting
• Green Fulfilment Ltd
• JACK RYAN
• Strachan and Kemp Commercial Services
• Terumo Aortic
The Glasgow Business Award for Innovation in Business
Sponsored by Glasgow City Innovation District
• Burns Gym
• IOLLA
• Soapbox Digital Media
• Select Group (2024) Ltd
• The Solutions on Demand Group
• Sulmara
The Glasgow Business Award for Inspiring Future Talent
Sponsored by KWC Global
• BAE Systems (Naval Ships)
• KRG Specialist Engineering
• Pest Solutions
• RTC Education
• Theatre School of Scotland
• The Victor Pizza Company Co
The Glasgow Business Award for Net Zero Achievement
Sponsored by Glasgow City Council
• Boxfish
• Clyde Gateway
• EGG Lighting
• Lochlie Construction Group
• Loco Home Retrofit CIC
• Union Technical Services Ltd
The Glasgow Business Award for Sustainable Development
Sponsored by Scottish Water
• Clyde Gateway
• Culinary Ability Awards
• DF Concerts & Events
• Kibble
• Peel Ports Clydeport
• Soapbox Digital Media
The Glasgow Business Award for Young Business Person of the Year
Sponsored by City of Glasgow College
• Adam Pearce, Minerva Innovation Group
• Charlotte Quigley, Q Fire Protection & Carpentry Ltd
• Jemma Roberston, GRA
• Kim McCafferty, TM Scotland, part of the Taskmaster Group
• Liam Petrie, The LSP Compliance Group
• Shaun Jamieson, Switchease Limited
Glasgow Times Award for Glasgow's Favourite Business
• To be announced at a later date
The Glasgow Business Award for Most Outstanding Business
• To be announced at the event
The Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Award for Lifetime Achievement
• To be announced at the event
To keep up to date with the latest news on The Glasgow Business Awards, visit www.glasgowbusinessawards.com or search for Glasgow Chamber of Commerce across all social platforms.
