High Growth Business of the Year
Gensource Ltd
Gensource specialises in holistic sustainable energy solutions, covering everything from consultancy and design to construction, operation, and maintenance. Whether you’re a homeowner or a business, they provide a full suite of technologies, including, solar PV, battery storage, energy monitoring systems, EV chargers, Air Source Heat pumps. They also offer sustainable energy consulting – all tailored to your specific needs and goals to ensure clients gets the most out of their investment into sustainable energy systems.
High Growth Business of the Year
Gensource Ltd
Gensource specialises in holistic sustainable energy solutions, covering everything from consultancy and design to construction, operation, and maintenance. Whether you’re a homeowner or a business, they provide a full suite of technologies, including, solar PV, battery storage, energy monitoring systems, EV chargers, Air Source Heat pumps. They also offer sustainable energy consulting – all tailored to your specific needs and goals to ensure clients gets the most out of their investment into sustainable energy systems.
Best Innovation in Business
Hamill Decorating t/a Inducoat UK
Inducoat UK provides innovative and high-quality solutions for landlords, letting agents, housing associations, and homeowners seeking reliable and effective solutions to property maintenance challenges. Specialising in advanced coatings, including Inducoat Fungi, their products are designed to combat mould. The products are environmentally friendly, easy to apply and offer a revolutionary alternative to traditional mould treatments. Inducoat combines innovation and practicality to deliver exceptional value and service while improving living conditions for tenants and protecting property investments.
Best Innovation in Business
Hamill Decorating t/a Inducoat UK
Inducoat UK provides innovative and high-quality solutions for landlords, letting agents, housing associations, and homeowners seeking reliable and effective solutions to property maintenance challenges. Specialising in advanced coatings, including Inducoat Fungi, their products are designed to combat mould. The products are environmentally friendly, easy to apply and offer a revolutionary alternative to traditional mould treatments. Inducoat combines innovation and practicality to deliver exceptional value and service while improving living conditions for tenants and protecting property investments.
Best Environmental Impact
Rosslyn Chapel Trust
Rosslyn Chapel Trust is a registered Scottish charity and was established in 1995 to manage the conservation and public opening of Rosslyn Chapel, a Category-A listed building, founded in 1446. The building operates as a visitor attraction as well as a working church with services held weekly. Rosslyn Chapel is committed to sustainability through a number of initiatives, including rainwater harvesting, recycling, the use of air source heat pumps and biomass boiler as well as supporting local causes.
Best Environmental Impact
Rosslyn Chapel Trust
Rosslyn Chapel Trust is a registered Scottish charity and was established in 1995 to manage the conservation and public opening of Rosslyn Chapel, a Category-A listed building, founded in 1446. The building operates as a visitor attraction as well as a working church with services held weekly. Rosslyn Chapel is committed to sustainability through a number of initiatives, including rainwater harvesting, recycling, the use of air source heat pumps and biomass boiler as well as supporting local causes.
Best Commitment to Youth Development
The Almond Park Nursery
Almond Park Nursery are committed to providing the highest quality early learning and childcare, helping to ensure your child gets the best start in life. Their modern, purpose-built facility caters for a wide age range of children - 3 months to 5 years. Their staff support and challenge each child through their own learning and development. As well as being a place of learning, the loving, caring environment nurtures children ensuring they are listened to, respected and valued.
Best Commitment to Youth Development
The Almond Park Nursery
Almond Park Nursery are committed to providing the highest quality early learning and childcare, helping to ensure your child gets the best start in life. Their modern, purpose-built facility caters for a wide age range of children - 3 months to 5 years. Their staff support and challenge each child through their own learning and development. As well as being a place of learning, the loving, caring environment nurtures children ensuring they are listened to, respected and valued.
Best Community Impact
McSence Group
Formed in 1988, the McSence Group is a commercially focused, Community Business and Social Enterprise offering a wide range of business-to-business services in Care, Property and Training. They run commercially focused business ventures which create employment opportunities and put money back into the community through wages paid, purchases of goods and services from other businesses and social enterprises and they distribute surpluses through their charity to other community organisations to allow them to thrive and grow.
Best Community Impact
McSence Group
Formed in 1988, the McSence Group is a commercially focused, Community Business and Social Enterprise offering a wide range of business-to-business services in Care, Property and Training. They run commercially focused business ventures which create employment opportunities and put money back into the community through wages paid, purchases of goods and services from other businesses and social enterprises and they distribute surpluses through their charity to other community organisations to allow them to thrive and grow.
Best Tourism Business
Seton Sands Holiday Village
Seton Sands Holiday Village, operated by Haven, is a premier holiday destination located in Port Seton. The park offers guests a tranquil coastal retreat with stunning views over the Firth of Forth and direct access to the beach. Facilities include modern static caravans and lodges, onsite restaurants offering local and international cuisine, heated indoor swimming pool, a 9-hole golf course, bungee trampoline, live entertainment and other recreational and interactive activities for all age groups and families to enjoy.
Best Tourism Business
Seton Sands Holiday Village
Seton Sands Holiday Village, operated by Haven, is a premier holiday destination located in Port Seton. The park offers guests a tranquil coastal retreat with stunning views over the Firth of Forth and direct access to the beach. Facilities include modern static caravans and lodges, onsite restaurants offering local and international cuisine, heated indoor swimming pool, a 9-hole golf course, bungee trampoline, live entertainment and other recreational and interactive activities for all age groups and families to enjoy.
Food & Drink Producer of the Year
Rutland Square Spirits
Rutland Square Spirits Ltd is dedicated to producing premium spirits that honour tradition while embracing innovation. Their flagship product is a uniquely crafted, Chai Spiced Gin, inspired by rich South Asian heritage and includes a blend of 14 of the finest botanicals including Oolong white tea, giving the gin a sweet and unique taste. Rutland Square specialises in small-batch, high-quality spirits with a commitment to sustainability, sourcing locally wherever possible, and integrating eco-conscious production practices.
Food & Drink Producer of the Year
Rutland Square Spirits
Rutland Square Spirits Ltd is dedicated to producing premium spirits that honour tradition while embracing innovation. Their flagship product is a uniquely crafted, Chai Spiced Gin, inspired by rich South Asian heritage and includes a blend of 14 of the finest botanicals including Oolong white tea, giving the gin a sweet and unique taste. Rutland Square specialises in small-batch, high-quality spirits with a commitment to sustainability, sourcing locally wherever possible, and integrating eco-conscious production practices.
Best Eatery Award
The Cavaliere
The Cavaliere has evolved from its humble beginnings as a small fish and chip bar, to their present day restaurant & takeaway. Run by the Crolla family since 1968, the Cavaliere is the longest established eatery in Midlothian. Famous for their daily fish specials, home-made fresh pasta, log-fired pizzas with tasty Italian style bread, you’ll be spoiled for choice. The Cavaliere also offer private spaces where funerals can be respectfully catered for, and for happier occasion like weddings, birthdays and christenings.
Best Eatery Award
The Cavaliere
The Cavaliere has evolved from its humble beginnings as a small fish and chip bar, to their present day restaurant & takeaway. Run by the Crolla family since 1968, the Cavaliere is the longest established eatery in Midlothian. Famous for their daily fish specials, home-made fresh pasta, log-fired pizzas with tasty Italian style bread, you’ll be spoiled for choice. The Cavaliere also offer private spaces where funerals can be respectfully catered for, and for happier occasion like weddings, birthdays and christenings.
New Business of the Year
AristoCat Care
AristoCat Care is a professional pet care business offering in-home cat grooming and pet sitting services across Midlothian, East Lothian & Edinburgh. They provide a stress-free grooming experience, including bathing, nail trimming, de-matting, and kitten introduction sessions to cats in the comfort of their homes. Their pet sitting service ensures that cats & small animals receive their care in their own homes, allowing them to follow their normal routine - reducing anxiety while their owners are away.
New Business of the Year
AristoCat Care
AristoCat Care is a professional pet care business offering in-home cat grooming and pet sitting services across Midlothian, East Lothian & Edinburgh. They provide a stress-free grooming experience, including bathing, nail trimming, de-matting, and kitten introduction sessions to cats in the comfort of their homes. Their pet sitting service ensures that cats & small animals receive their care in their own homes, allowing them to follow their normal routine - reducing anxiety while their owners are away.
Micro Business of the Year
Wild Cairns
Founded by two adventure enthusiasts Scott and Gus, Wild Cairns is an outdoor adventure and corporate events company based at Whitekirk Hill in North Berwick. They specialise in team-building activities, including a two-mile assault course, axe throwing, and Mini Highland Games. Their services cater to schools, youth groups, corporate clients, and families, promoting teamwork, confidence, and resilience. With expert instructors and a welcoming atmosphere, they ensure every visit is safe, memorable, and packed with adventure.
Micro Business of the Year
Wild Cairns
Founded by two adventure enthusiasts Scott and Gus, Wild Cairns is an outdoor adventure and corporate events company based at Whitekirk Hill in North Berwick. They specialise in team-building activities, including a two-mile assault course, axe throwing, and Mini Highland Games. Their services cater to schools, youth groups, corporate clients, and families, promoting teamwork, confidence, and resilience. With expert instructors and a welcoming atmosphere, they ensure every visit is safe, memorable, and packed with adventure.
Family Business of the Year
Macmac Cleaning Services Ltd
Family run Macmac Cleaning Services Ltd is a professional cleaning company that caters to both residential and commercial clients in East Lothian. They offer a comprehensive suite of cleaning services, including office cleaning, window cleaning, janitorial services, medical cleaning, sanitation and disinfection. They also provide exterior cleaning services with pressure washing, steam cleaning, and soft washing for exterior surfaces, buildings, and structures. Their mission is to deliver exceptional, reliable, and cost-effective cleaning services that consistently exceed customers’ expectations.
Family Business of the Year
Macmac Cleaning Services Ltd
Family run Macmac Cleaning Services Ltd is a professional cleaning company that caters to both residential and commercial clients in East Lothian. They offer a comprehensive suite of cleaning services, including office cleaning, window cleaning, janitorial services, medical cleaning, sanitation and disinfection. They also provide exterior cleaning services with pressure washing, steam cleaning, and soft washing for exterior surfaces, buildings, and structures. Their mission is to deliver exceptional, reliable, and cost-effective cleaning services that consistently exceed customers’ expectations.
SME of the Year
J K Thomson
J K Thomson has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the small fishing village of Port Seton. Over the last few years they have invested heavily in their premises in Musselburgh, extending and developing to what is now one of the largest and most modern seafood processing plants in the country. J K Thomson process various species of fish to high quality standards and now are adding value with packing machines enabling them to develop their own brand.
SME of the Year
J K Thomson
J K Thomson has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the small fishing village of Port Seton. Over the last few years they have invested heavily in their premises in Musselburgh, extending and developing to what is now one of the largest and most modern seafood processing plants in the country. J K Thomson process various species of fish to high quality standards and now are adding value with packing machines enabling them to develop their own brand.
Local Hero
Ian Gardner, Rosslyn Chapel Trust
Director of Rosslyn Chapel Trust.
Local Hero
Ian Gardner, Rosslyn Chapel Trust
Director of Rosslyn Chapel Trust.
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