Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Shortlist 2026

Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Shortlist 2026

The moment has arrived. We are proud to unveil the shortlist for this year’s Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, celebrating the organisations, teams and individuals shaping the future of Edinburgh’s business community.

Following an outstanding number of entries, our judges faced an exceptionally high standard. This year’s shortlisted businesses and leaders showcase ambition, innovation, and impact across 16 categories — from Small Business of the Year to Net Zero Champion.

Huge congratulations to everyone shortlisted — being on this list is a remarkable achievement.

Celebrate the winners live

Join us at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on Thursday 26 February 2026 for a night of celebration, networking, and inspiration.

Tables and tickets are available now – secure your place and celebrate Edinburgh’s business excellence.

Small Business of the Year

(sponsored by Rathbones)
Recognising outstanding ambition, growth, and impact from small Edinburgh-based businesses.

  • Digital Triangle

  • Edinburgh Food Social

  • Gertie’s Trading Co.

  • Pitman Training

  • Theorise Ltd.

  • The Purple House Clinic

Mid-Sized Business of the Year

(sponsored by Henderson Loggie)
Honouring mid-sized companies demonstrating innovation, resilience, and business excellence.

  • Anturas Consulting

  • Cadpeople

  • Clean Digital

  • Mother Technologies

  • Southside Property

  • Specialized Signs

Large Business of the Year

(sponsored by LNER)
Recognising large organisations that set the standard for leadership, growth, and impact.

  • Capella Charity

  • EQ Chartered Accountants

  • Forth Ports

  • Lothian Buses

  • Lumo

  • Thorntons Law LLP

Responsible Business of the Year

(sponsored by The City of Edinburgh Council)

  • Anturas Consulting

  • Changeworks

  • Clockwise Offices

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre

  • Surgeons Quarter

  • The Leith Collective

Service Excellence

(sponsored by Stagecoach)

  • Ceannas

  • Liverscan

  • Market Street Hotel

  • Mother Technologies

  • Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa

  • The Scotch Whisky Experience

Inspiring Partnership

(sponsored by The Balmoral Hotel)

  • Capital City Partnership x St James Quarter

  • Edinburgh Science x Cirrus Logic

  • Edinburgh International Conference Centre x Welcome Brain

  • Maki & Ramen x Thistle Foundation

  • Street Assist x JCDecaux

  • voco Edinburgh Royal Terrace x Invisible Cities

Developing the Young Workforce Award

(sponsored by DYW Edinburgh, Midlothian & East Lothian)

  • AtkinsRéalis

  • Dales Marine

  • Edinburgh Airport

  • IBM

  • Lothian Buses x Powering Futures

  • RoslinCT

Director of the Year

(sponsored by Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP)

  • Andy Hadden – Lost Shore Surf Resort

  • Angelina Fairgrieve – The Travel Company Edinburgh

  • Dany Brunton – Theorise Ltd.

  • Debra Tracy – Direct Partners

  • Mark McLeod – Steedman & Company

  • Vanessa Kennedy – Gilson Gray

Rising Star of the Year

(sponsored by Logan Property)

  • Abi Sharpe – The Lines Between

  • Ailie Valente – Edinburgh Playhouse

  • Alejandro Padro – Lost Shore Surf Resort

  • Jemma Ward – EiB Group

  • Michael Salvador – Maki & Ramen

  • Stephanie Burgoyne – IBM

Employer of the Year

(sponsored by Edinburgh Trams & Lothian Buses)

  • Always Be Content

  • Clean Digital

  • Clockwise Offices

  • EiB Group

  • Saltire Hospitality

  • The Union

Excellence in Digital Marketing

(sponsored by Cameron Events)

  • Clean Digital

  • Edinburgh Napier University

  • ESPC

  • Maki & Ramen

  • Supersize Media

Innovation in Business

(sponsored by Forth Ports)

  • Air IT

  • Capella Charity

  • Edinburgh College

  • FluidAV

  • Lost Shore Surf Resort

  • Nova Herita

High Growth Business of the Year

(sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland)

  • Change Waste Recycling

  • Edinburgh Trams

  • Gilson Gray

  • Lost Shore Surf Resort

  • Lumo

  • Maki & Ramen

International Business of the Year

(sponsored by Edinburgh Gin)

  • Air-Pot® by The Caledonian Tree Company

  • Cadpeople

  • EiB Group

  • PowerPhotonic

  • Rutland Square Spirits

Net Zero Champion of the Year

(sponsored by Lumo)

  • Capella Charity

  • Changeworks

  • Edinburgh International Festival

  • RoslinCT

  • Stagecoach

Leith Business of the Year

(sponsored by Clockwise Offices & Leith Chamber of Commerce)

  • All Together Edinburgh

  • At the Studio

  • Dales Marine

  • Norton Park

  • St Columba’s Hospice

  • The Leith Collective

Join us to celebrate Edinburgh’s best

The winners will be revealed on 26 February 2026 at the EICC. This is your opportunity to network with Edinburgh’s business leaders, celebrate innovation, and experience the most inspiring night in the city’s business calendar.

Tables and tickets are selling fast – book now to guarantee your place.