30 May 2025
Entries are now open for the 27th annual Glasgow Business Awards, hosted by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, which celebrate the successes of the city’s business community from the past 12 months.
The black-tie ceremony will return to the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central on Thursday 2 October 2025 with The Herald as media partner alongside a number of other longstanding category sponsors.
This year’s prestigious Awards will be held in partnership with Virgin Money. This exciting collaboration brings together two organisations committed to championing innovation, excellence, and growth across Glasgow’s vibrant business community. KWC Global has also joined as a new category sponsor.
Businesses can enter 14 competitive categories which each champion various professional characteristics from innovation and communications to community wealth and sustainability.
The most prestigious accolade of the night, the Award for Most Outstanding Business, will be presented to one of the winners of the competitive categories.
Individual entrepreneurs will also be recognised through awards for Entrepreneur of the Year and Young Business Person of the Year.
Glasgow’s Favourite Business, sponsored by The Herald’s sister publication, Glasgow Times, and voted for by the public, will also return. Submissions can be entered now with the shortlist revealed over the summer for the public to decide who receives the top title on the night.
The Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Award for Lifetime Achievement will be the final accolade of the evening, celebrating the contribution of one of the most inspiring business leaders in Glasgow. Previous recipients have included Eddie Hawthorne, CEO of Arnold Clark, Dr Bridget McConnell CBE, former CEO of Glasgow Life and last year’s winner Peter Duthie, former CEO of the SEC.
Richard Muir, Deputy Chief Executive, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Virgin Money for this year’s Glasgow Business Awards. Their involvement brings valuable insight and strong support to the event, and together we look forward to celebrating the remarkable achievements of Glasgow’s business community.”
“This event is a highlight of the business calendar for Glasgow. There is always such a fantastic atmosphere in the room on the night, and the strong community of our city shines through.
“We should celebrate the successes of our businesses and take pride in the unique, varied and innovative sectors that call Glasgow their home. We are looking forward to receiving this year’s entries.”
David Henderson, Head of Strategic Finance, West of Scotland, Virgin Money, said: We’re proud to sponsor The Glasgow Business Awards in this landmark year for the city and for Virgin Money. As we celebrate Glasgow’s 850th anniversary and our first year as part of Nationwide Building Society, we remain committed to the city and to our Blueprint: banking that’s fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society.
“These awards shine a light on the innovation, resilience, and excellence that define Glasgow’s business community - and we’re honoured to help recognise and celebrate that success.”
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.
The Glasgow Business Awards 2025 categories:
Best Performing Large Business
Sponsored by Virgin Money
Best Performing Small-Medium Business
Sponsored by BEAM Digital and Design
Best Use of Digital Technology
Community Wealth Building
Sponsored by Glasgow City Council
Entrepreneur of the Year
Sponsored by Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP
Excellence in Communications
Sponsored by The Herald
Fair and Healthy Workplace
Sponsored by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde / Healthy Working Lives
Family Business of the Year
Sponsored by ATG Entertainment
Green Champion
Sponsored by ScottishPower
Innovation in Business
Sponsored by Glasgow City Innovation District
Inspiring Future Talent
Sponsored by KWC Global
Net Zero Achievement
Sponsored by Glasgow City Council
Sustainable Development
Sponsored by Scottish Water
Young Business Person of the Year
Sponsored by City of Glasgow College
Most Outstanding Business
Glasgow Times Award for Glasgow's Favourite Business
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Award for Lifetime Achievement
