By Rachel Smart

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2025 Highland Business Awards. Picture: Callum Mackay.The Highland Business Awards 2025 saw more than 250 people celebrate the achievements of local organisations and people.Organised by Inverness Chamber of Commerce the event took place at the Kingsmills Hotel on September 26.2025 Highland Business Awards. Picture: Callum Mackay.The event was also attended by Douglas Alexander MP, Secretary of State for Scotland, who highlighted the immense potential of the Highlands.2025 Highland Business Awards. Picture: Callum Mackay.Guests heard from keynote speaker Christianna Logan, director of customers and stakeholders at SSEN Transmission, who shared her insight into the opportunities and challenges facing the Highlands as the region plays a central role in the UK’s green energy transition.2025 Highland Business Awards. Picture: Callum Mackay.2025 Highland Business Awards Winners:Ecosystems Technologies won the Highland Business Award for Innovation sponsored by University of the Highlands and Islands. Picture: Callum Mackay.Highland Business Award for Innovation sponsored by University of the Highlands and Islands:Ecosystems TechnologiesStrathdearn Community Developments won the Highland Business Award for Resilience sponsored by Caithness Chamber of Commerce. Picture: Callum Mackay.Strathdearn Community DevelopmentsGlen Mhor Hotel & Apartments won the Highland Business Award for Positive Environmental Impact sponsored by Pentland Ferries. Picture: Callum Mackay.Highland Business Award for Positive Environmental Impact sponsored by Pentland FerriesGlen Mhor Hotel & ApartmentsWester Ross Fisheries won the Highland Business Award for Global Growth sponsored by Thorntons Law. Picture: Callum Mackay.Highland Business Award for Global Growth sponsored by Thorntons LawWester Ross FisheriesPractest won the Highland Business Award for Most Promising New Business sponsored by Business Gateway. Picture: Callum Mackay.Highland Business Award for Most Promising New Business sponsored by Business Gateway PractestCulloden Cars won the Highland Business Award for Best Marketing Campaign sponsored by STV. Picture: Callum Mackay.Highland Business Award for Best Marketing Campaign sponsored by STVCulloden Cars Highland Business Award for Outstanding Community Engagement sponsored by Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green FreeportNew Start HighlandParklands Care Homes won the Highland Business Award for Corporate Community Impact sponsored by Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green Freeport. Picture: Callum Mackay.Highland Business Award for Corporate Community Impact sponsored by Inverness & Cromarty Firth Green FreeportParklands Care HomesRi Cruden won the Highland Business Award for Employer of the Year sponsored by Azets. Picture: Callum Mackay.Highland Business Award for Employer of the Year sponsored by Azets Ri CrudenHighland Business Award for Young Employee of the Year sponsored by The Springfield GroupCaitlin Maclean – teclanMalcolm Morrison – GMG Energy won the Highland Business Award for Business Leader of the Year sponsored by Saffery. Picture: Callum Mackay.Highland Business Award for Business Leader of the Year sponsored by SafferyMalcolm Morrison – GMG EnergyNew Start Highland won Highland Business of the Year sponsored by Balfour Beatty. Picture: Callum Mackay.Highland Business of the Year sponsored by Balfour Beatty New Start HighlandTrophy Sponsor – W M Donald Do you want to respond to this article? If so, click here to submit your thoughts and they may be published in print. Business Community Inspire me Latest News Rachel Smart