Elevator Awards 2019: Finalists

It is the news you have all been waiting on...our 2019 Award finalists! 

Elevator, the largest provider of Business Gateway services in Scotland, working across three of the country’s seven cities - Aberdeen, Dundee and Perth, has built its success by creating an entrepreneurial culture.

Now in its 20^th year, the prestigious awards – with support from principal sponsor Royal Bank of Scotland - provide the perfect platform to showcase this culture. Celebrating business success, the awards recognise individual’s entrepreneurial achievements, contributions to the north east’s economy and innovative thinking.

Professor Gary McEwan, CEO at Elevator, said: “At Elevator we encourage individuals to be brave with ambition, to think differently and drive change, which contributes towards building a profitable and sustainable local economy. Our awards, once again, highlight the north east as a pioneering, entrepreneurial and inspiring place.

“This year we saw a staggering number of high-quality entries from a wide range of sectors, testament to our region’s tenacity and flourishing entrepreneurial spirit. I would like to congratulate all those who have been shortlisted for our 2019 awards, and l look forward to celebrating the winners at our ceremony in June.”

Regional director of corporate and commercial banking at Royal Bank of Scotland, Mark Gall, said: "The Elevator Awards are the north east’s most inspirational business event and recognise the outstanding talent that the region has to offer. The Royal Bank of Scotland is proud to support the awards for the 18^th year in a row and celebrate the skill, diversity and ambition of all those nominated.”

The 2019 Elevator Awards finalists are:

Most Promising New Business - Sponsored by Business Gateway

×        Eco Cup Ads

×        Innoflate Scotland

×        Texo Group

Business Success Under 3 Years - Sponsored by Aberdein Considine

×        Beast Gear Ltd

×        SEM Energy Ltd

×        Viewport3 Ltd

Business Success Over 3 Years - Sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland

×        20/20 Project Management

×        Fyfe Moir

×        Pressure Test Solutions Ltd

The Innovation Award - Sponsored by Murgitroyd

×        AJ Equestrian Ltd

×        DeltaTek Global

×        Ecosse IP Limited

Spirit of Enterprise - Sponsored by The Prince’s Trust

×        Kaerlig Beauty

×        Rulana Events

×        The Wee Hemp Company

Enterprising Communities - Sponsored by Aberdeenshire Council

×        Charlie House

×        Gathimba Edwards Foundation

×        Sport Aberdeen

Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year - Sponsored by University of Aberdeen

×        Ben Leonard

×        Daniel Crozier

×        Tristam Horn

Inspirational Mentor of the Year - Sponsored by TechX at the Oil and Gas Technology Centre

×        Gary McDonald

×        John MacGillivray

×        Jonathan Smith

Winners will be announced at the black-tie ceremony on Thursday 27^th June at Ardoe House. Book your place at the ceremony here.