Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Star Awards Winners 2024

Perthshire Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner and Business Star Awards, sponsored by Binn Group and expertly hosted by Fred MacAulay, saw 16 local businesses lift winners' trophies, with a further two recognised as Highly Commended.

A highlight of the local business calendar, the awards aim to recognise those businesses striving to excel in their fields through continuous innovation, great customer service, and a commitment to the development of their people. Categories are designed to ensure that businesses at all stages in their lifecycle are given the opportunity to enter, as well as offering recognition and encouragement for young people starting out in their chosen career.   

The top title - Perthshire Business of the Year - was awarded to A. Proctor Group, based in Blairgowrie. The Proctor Group has been in the safe hands of the Proctor family since the early 1900s and for almost five decades, has lead the way in the construction industry, breathing life into buildings with cutting-edge thermal, acoustic, and membrane products. 

Vicki Unite, CEO for Perthshire Chamber of Commerce, commented, "It was a great evening and so inspiring to see the wealth of talent we have in our business community, all under one roof celebrating one another's achievements.

"I would like to thank 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."

Sponsors, Partners and those Working with us on the Night

• Binn Group - The headline sponsor and provider of goodies on each table.
• STV Growth Fund - A £10k airtime package on STV for the overall winner, A Proctor Group
• Each of our category sponsors.
• Stagecoach for the return coach travel.
• Caithness Glass - Design and production of the bespoke, glass Star Awards.
• Crieff Hydro - A fantastic venue and wonderful setting with excellent food and drink, and exceptional hospitality.
• Johnston Media - Filming both pre and during event, and all audio visual on the night.
• Danscot - Brochures and certificates.
• GAP Productions - Autocue.

Category Winners of Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Star Awards 2024

• Employee of the Year Award Sponsored by STV
  Winner - Sara Barrie of The Lending Channel
  Highly Commended - Christina Carlon of Here's The Plan
  
  
• Apprentice of the Year Award Sponsored by UHI Perth
  Winner - Eilidh Williamson of NFU Mutual Perth Agency
  
  
• Most Promising New Business Award Sponsored by Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants
  Winner - Spa at the Steading

• Excellence in Customer Service Award Sponsored by OCO EU/Starbucks Perth
  Winner - The Black Watch Castle & Museum
  Highly Commended - COUNT (Scotland)
  
  
• Excellence in Business Innovation Award Sponsored by Graham Hygiene Services
  Winner - Scottish Highers Online
  
  
• Excellence in Digital Media Award Sponsored by Johnston Media
  Winner - Possible Estate Agents

• Contribution to the Environment Award Sponsored by Sidey Solutions
  Winner - Logiealmond Estate
  
  
• Commitment to the Community Award Sponsored by Possible Estate Agents
  Winner - YMCA Tayside
  
  
• Excellence in Tourism & Leisure Award Sponsored by VisionPK
  Winner - Murrayshall Country Estate

• Beyond Scotland Award Sponsored by Caithness Glass/Dartington Crystal
  Winner - BLISS

• Business Growth Award Sponsored by DYWTC
  Winner - NFU Mutual Perth Agency
  
  
• Independent Retailer of the Year Award Sponsored by Flonix Ltd
  Winner - By Rebecca Studios
  Highly Commended - The La Sicilyana
  
  
• Excellence in Food & Drink Produce Award Sponsored by Castle Water
  Winner - Rabbit Hole Cakes
  Highly Commended - Allan’s Chilli Products
  
  
• Employer of the Year Award Sponsored by Perthshire Advertiser
  Winner - The A Proctor Group
  
  
• Health and Wellbeing Business of the Year Sponsored by Porsche Centre Perth
  Winner - Kevin Cuthbert Personal Training
  
  
• Outstanding Young Business Person Sponsored by The Lending Channel
  Winner - Bethany Wallace of Landscaping By Wallace

• Perthshire Business of the Year
  Winner - The A Proctor Group