Blairgowrie Firm Is Perthshire’s Business Of The Year

PERTHSHIRE business folk donned their best bibs and tuckers last week for the coveted 2024 Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Business Star Awards sponsored by Binn Group.

And construction industry supply company A Proctor Group took the main prize on the night winning the Perthshire Business of the Year award. 

The Blairgowrie company also took the Employer of the Year award.

The region’s premier business awards event took place at Crieff Hydro on Friday, November 22nd.

As usual it was an opportunity for new and established businesses across Perthshire to showcase their excellence.

The awards recognised the fantastic individuals and teams behind the success of Perthshire’s top businesses, from apprentices starting out on their career journey to established employees.

Binn Group, Scotland’s largest independent waste management company, was the headline sponsor and will be for the next three years. 

Perthshire Chamber chief executive Vicki Unite said: “It was such a great evening and so inspiring to see the wealth of talent we have in our business community under one roof celebrating one another’s achievements.

“I would like to thank all our sponsors for the 2024 Star Awards -especially our headline sponsor Binn Group, who have been associated with the Star Awards for many years - and also those behind the scenes whose hard work made a fantastic event possible.

“Given the wide variety of businesses on display and the vision and flair of our entrepreneurs, I have no doubt that 2025 will be a notable year for our businesses in Perthshire who can stand shoulder to shoulder with the very best that the UK has to offer.” 

Caithness Glass make the beautiful, bespoke glass awards which mean that not only do winners take home their winning titles, but a unique work of art to treasure too.

Crieff Hydro, as always proved a great setting with excellent food and drink and top-notch hospitality. 

Binn Group as main sponsor also provide goodies for guests on each table.

Johnston Media handled all the filming and also the audio visual on the night and live music was provided by the brilliant band, “Hot Date”.  Danscot printed the brochures and certificates and GAP Productions provided the autocue. 

There were 16 categories up for grabs.

The winners were:

Employee of the Year Award sponsored by STV

Sara Barrie of The Lending Channel

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Christina Carlon of Here's The Plan

Apprentice of the Year Award sponsored by UHI Perth

Eilidh Williamson of NFU Mutual Perth Agency

Most Promising New Business Award sponsored by Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants

Spa at the Steading

Excellence in Customer Service Award sponsored by OCO.eu/Starbucks Perth

The Black Watch Castle & Museum

HIGHLY COMMENDED

COUNT (Scotland)

Excellence in Business Innovation Award sponsored by Graham Hygiene Services

Scottish Highers Online

Excellence in Digital Media Award sponsored by Johnston Media

Possible Estate Agents

Contribution to the Environment sponsored by Sidey Solutions

Logiealmond Estate

Commitment to the Community Award sponsored by Possible Estate Agents

YMCA Tayside

Excellence in Tourism & Leisure Award sponsored by VisionPK

Murrayshall Country Estate

Beyond Scotland Award sponsored by Caithness Glass/Dartington Crystal

BLISS

Business Growth Award sponsored by DYW Tay Cities

NFU Mutual Perth Agency

Independent Retailer of the Year Award sponsored by Flonix Ltd

By Rebecca Studios

Excellence in Food & Drink Produce Award sponsored by Castle Water

Rabbit Hole Cakes

Highly Commended

Allan’s Chilli Products

Employer of the Year Award sponsored by The Perthshire Advertiser

The A Proctor Group

Health and Wellbeing Business of the Year Award sponsored by Porsche Centre Perth

Kevin Cuthbert Personal Training

Outstanding Young Business Person sponsored by The Lending Channel

Bethany Wallace of Landscaping By Wallace

Perthshire Business of the Year 2024

The A. Proctor Group

Pics of the winners can be viewed at www.businessstarawards.com.