80 best pictures from Courier Business Awards 2024
More than 700 people were dressed to impressed for our annual celebration of businesses in Tayside and Fife.
Bella Mella team Kim Strachan, Mhairi Robertson, Melanie Mackintosh and Carmen Sinclair at the Courier Business Awards. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Sean Fleming, Lynsey Campbell and Stuart Gunn. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Amanda Inglis and Cat Innes from Due North Creatives. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Persimmon Homes team – Ryan Fenton, Louise Scott, Karon Taylor, Emma Dewar and Barry Kane. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Mike Duncan, development manager for the Federation of Small Businesses. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Judy Hamilton from Fife Council. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Montrose Port Authority chief executive Tom Hutchison and wife Fiona. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
James Urquhart, owner of Discovery Flexibles, with wife Wendy. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Henderson Loggie staff. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce events executive Heather Whyte with Elaine Fleming from Altar. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Alfred Ombajem of Persimmon Homes was a finalist for apprentice of the year. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Mark Donald, Kerry Price, Hayley Johnstone and Connor Black. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Joanna Saigeon and Erin Peoples from Lindsays. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Lynne Short, Ashleigh Pink and Emma Halford-Forbes. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Iain and Anita McGregor. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Dean Matheson and Alexis Wilkins from Heritage Portfolio. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Caryn Gibson and Mike Pratt from Timber Engineering. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Lizzi Nicoll and James Entwistle from University of Dundee with Barry Ferguson from V&A Dundee. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Lynn McAlpine, Nat Painter, Isidro Flores and Marion MacCormack. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Linzi Malley, Gillian Bayford-Deans and Karen Thomson. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Emma Harley, Kyle MacLean, Adam Taylor, Claire Taylor. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Bradley Jackson, Kimberley Thomson, Susan Pattison and Alan Davis from Henderson Loggie. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Martin Peel, Campbell Archibald, Katie Borewell and Martin Brown. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Ready for the awards
A 360 degree video booth on the way from the drinks reception to the awards was popular. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
The awards take place at a specially erected marquee in the grounds of the Apex Hotel in Dundee. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Courier Business Awards trophies ready to be presented. Image: Graham Huband/DC Thomson
Bella Mella team Kim Strachan, Mhairi Robertson, Melanie Mackintosh and Carmen Sinclair pick up a drink on their way into the marquee. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
John Finlay from Malmasion. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
The saxophonist playing as guests take their seats. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Awards ceremony
This year’s awards were hosted by broadcaster Jackie Bird. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
David Clegg, editor of The Courier, welcomes guests. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
David Smith, managing partner of Henderson Loggie, was one of this year’s judges. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray, also made a speech. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Cheers as Lyndsey Nicholls of Apex Hotel wins Employee of the Year. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Lyndsey Nicholls receives a guard of honour from staff backstage at Apex Hotel. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
The Bella Mella team on the way to the stage after winning the Independent Retail category. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Applause for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance who won Brand Marketing and Social Media. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
A guests stands to capture the moment. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Support for Apprentice of the year winner Todd Arthur. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Applause all round for the Small Business award. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Tom Hutchison, chief executive of Montrose Port Authority, receives a hug after winning Business of the Year. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Tom making a speech on stage, paying tribute to his staff. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
DC Thomson managing editor Graham Huband brings the formal proceedings to a close. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
Winners return to the stage for a group photo. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Entertainment
The post event dancing has kicked off. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Glitz Band on stage. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Caryn Gibson and Mike Pratt hit the dancefloor. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
The party continued until the wee hours. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Tables
Persimmon Homes. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
Research and Innovation Services, University of Dundee. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson
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80 best pictures from Courier Business Awards 2024
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