The organisers of The 2023 Fife Business Awards in association with Blackadders and Henderson Loggie, received the highest number of  applications from businesses who have never applied before.

Henderson Loggie is joint principal sponsor and will once again have a key role in the judging process and the visits to the finalists’ places of work.

Managing Partner David D Smith, said: “The quality of submissions has been outstanding again this year. I have felt extremely inspired by the determination and resilience that so many businesses & individuals across Fife have continued to show. Congratulations to all the finalists!”

Nicola Burns, Director of Marketing at fellow principal sponsor, Blackadders, in their third year as co-principal sponsor, shared the sentiment. “The standard and volume of entries for this year’s awards has been amazing. It’s so great to see so many Fife businesses engage with the awards, especially during these tough economic times. I have been involved in the FBA judging process for a number of years and I am still excited and inspired when I see so many businesses achieve great success through their ambition, resilience and ingenuity”.

The 16 strong judging panel, all prominent business figures bringing a wealth of experience across all sectors of business, have spent weeks reviewing the Fife Business Awards applications and the scores are in!

The judges agreed that the quality of applicants was outstanding, making the shortlisting process a very difficult one. They were impressed by the breadth of talent and success stemming from businesses of all shapes and sizes across Fife, and they are very much looking forward to meeting the finalists over the coming months.

Fife Chamber President, Colin Brown said: “Fife has done itself proud yet again, with high-quality submissions that demonstrate the depth of business talent and ambition and success in the kingdom. To receive so many applications from businesses that have not taken part before is particularly pleasing”.

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For more information on the awards, visit: www.fifebusinessawards.com

NEW FOR 2023 – WINNERS DINNER

Principal sponsors Blackadders and Henderson Loggie will host an exclusive winner’s dinner in August for the 2023 Fife Business Award winners, where they will be treated to an intimate evening of dinner, speakers and entertainment.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

The Winners Press Room is set to return. Condies accountants and advisors will once again be hosting the Winners Press Room following its successful 2022 launch, ensuring the 2023 winners receive the Condies VIP treatment.

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FIFE BUSINESS AWARDS 2023: WHATS NEXT?

The 2023 finalists’ journey is just beginning! And what a journey it is. Here’s what the finalists can expect over the next few months…

JANUARY

What? Behind the scenes visits. Judges visit the finalists place of work to get a real feel for the work they do.

Where? Finalist’s place of work

When? Visits will take place in the weeks of 16th, 23rd and 30th January

MARCH                                               

What? Finalist reception event – a fun evening for all the finalists to get to know each other ahead of the main event, whilst enjoying complimentary food, drink and entertainment.

Where? Dean Park Hotel, Kirkcaldy

When? 6:00pm-7:30pm

MAY

What? The awards ceremony

Where? Old Course Hotel, St Andrews

When? 19th May 6:45pm till 1am tickets can be reserved now via www.fifechamber.co.uk/events or by emailing Events@fifechamber.co.uk

AUGUST

What? Exclusive winners dinner hosted by principal sponsors Blackadders & Henderson Loggie.

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Where & When? Details to be announced.

MEET THE 2023 FINALISTS

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARD

Sponsored by Stagecoach

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FINALISTS:

K107 FM

Raeburn Training

RGM Heating Ltd

David Frenz, Operations Director for Stagecoach East Scotland said: “We’re delighted to once again sponsor this Fife Business Awards category. Our local communities are at the heart of what we do at Stagecoach, and it’s always great to recognise other business who share this ethos”.

CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD

Sponsored by Diageo

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FINALISTS:

Campion Homes

Fairmont St Andrews

Fennes Jewellery

Fife & Lothian Energy Services

Gavin Brogan, Operations Director, Diageo said: “Diageo congratulates all of the finalists within the Customer Service category. We look forward to visiting each business and learning more about them. Good luck everyone”.

FAMILY BUSINESS AWARD

Sponsored by EQ Accountants

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FINALISTS:

Fourstones Paper Mill Co Ltd

Greens Retail Ltd

McDonald Water Storage

Ross Oliphant, Partner, said: “As a business that strives to help clients achieve their business and personal goals, we are proud to support the Fife Business Awards again, recognising those businesses who have succeeded in their objectives”.

HEALTH AND WELLBEING AWARD

Sponsored by MP Fife Ltd

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FINALISTS:

Campion Homes

Fife College

TechnipFMC

Drew McIndoe, Managing Director MP Fife Ltd, said: “I am looking forward to meeting the finalists for this year’s Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Award. It looks to be a closely contested category”.

LARGE BUSINESS AWARD

Sponsored by Marsh Commercial 

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FINALISTS:

Greens Retail Ltd

Fishers Services

Fourstones Paper Mill Co ltd

This award is open to any company based in Fife with more than fifty employees that has been trading for over two years and can demonstrate it has delivered significant performance achievements and improvements in the last two years.

Abby Sutherland, Senior Marketing Executive said: “We are pleased to continue supporting the awards and it’s great to see the quality of applications. We look forward to learning more about the finalists in the coming months”.

MARKETING AWARD

FINALISTS:

Heavenly Sensations

Keela

Kingdom FM

MEDIUM BUSINESS AWARD

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Sponsored by Thomson Cooper Accountants

FINALISTS:

ATS – Advanced Traditional Screening

Modern Standard Coffee

Ten 47 Ltd

Richard Gardiner, Partner, said: “We are always impressed with the high calibre of finalists in the Medium business category and look forward to learning more about these inspiring business leaders”.

SMALL BUSINESS AWARD

Sponsored by Cireco

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FINALISTS:

Dunfermline Eats

Fife & Lothian Energy Services

Horisk Leslie Development Ltd

Moorelands Travel Ltd

Robin Baird, Chief Executive Officer, Cireco Scotland said: “Cireco are delighted to be supporting the Fife Business Awards for the first time and are looking forward to meeting the small business category finalists”.

SOLE TRADER AWARD

FINALISTS:

Och Aye Canoe

Thomson Technologies Ltd

Mack Chilli Ltd

SUSTAINABILITY AND NET ZERO AWARD

Sponsored by Leviton Network Solutions Europe

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FINALISTS:

Diageo

InchDairnie Distillery Ltd

Mowi Consumer Products UK Ltd

SRUC Elmwood Golf

Kennedy Miller, Technology and Sustainability Manager, said: “Sustainable thinking is becoming  more  critical  to business each year. We  are looking forward to judging innovation in this area from our Fife businesses. Good luck!                                                           

Thomas Jackson - Health & Safety Environmental and Facilities Manager said: ” Sustainability isn’t judged on one good idea; it is judged on the next and the one after that. Good luck with your submission for 2022”.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT AWARD

Sponsored by Fife College

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FINALISTS:

Kingdom Housing Association

Mowi Consumer Products UK Ltd

Oran Care

Krystyna Marett, Lead Business Development Manager at Fife College said: “Fife College understands the commitment to implement impactful training programmes and we’ve been truly impressed with the innovation expertise demonstrated by the finalists”.

TRANSFORMATION AWARD

Sponsored by VITEC

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FINALISTS:

2MX

Heavenly Sensations

TechnipFMC

Emma Young, HR Manager, said: “All the finalists should be very proud of their achievements. It’s wonderful to see so many businesses doing so well”.

YOUNG BUSINESS AWARD

Sponsored by ZLX Business Solutions

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FINALISTS:

Home Sweet Home Estate Agents

Studio 72

The Mortgage Advice Club

WildBells

“On behalf of all at ZLX Business Solutions, we are proud to applaud everyone being recognised in the Young Business category at the Fife Business Awards.

The first two years in business can be the most turbulent, so we congratulate your innovation and creativity and hope it can be the catalyst for your future aspirations".

OUTSTANDING BUSINESS AWARD

Sponsored by InvestFife

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The winner of this prestigious award is not announced until the awards dinner. It will be awarded to a business at the discretion of InvestFife and a select judging panel, a business that has demonstrated outstanding achievement and is exemplary in their field.

Pamela Stevenson, Service Manager of Innovation Economic Development at InvestFife, said:

“We are delighted to continue to support the category that honours an individual or business who has significantly contributed to Fife’s economy over the years".