The finalists of the 2026 Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards have been announced.
Three finalists in each of the eight categories were formally announced at a networking lunch at Dakota Eurocentral Hotel hosted by Heart Radio presenter David Farrell.
Hosted by North and South Lanarkshire Councils, the awards have been running for over 30 years and celebrate and promote the success and achievements of Lanarkshire businesses. This year’s Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards are sponsored by Albert Bartlett.
The 2026 awards finalists are:
Lanarkshire’s Best Business (0-25 employees) sponsored by Red Tree Business Suites @ Clyde Gateway
- KM Golf t/a Strathclyde Park Family Golf Centre
- Newline Utilities
- Ross Commercial Services
Lanarkshire’s Best Business (26+ employees) sponsored by UKSE
- Cairnhill Structures
- Precise Installs Group
- The Furnishing Service Ltd
Excellence in Marketing & Engagement Award, sponsored by Business Gateway Lanarkshire
- Cakes by Rebecca
- Caledonia Gladiators
- G4 Claims
Lanarkshire’s Most Innovative Business Award, sponsored by Commsworld
- Andersen Caledonia Ltd
- JB Christie (Airdrie) Ltd
- Cairnhill Structures
Lanarkshire’s Employer of the Year, sponsored by North Lanarkshire’s Working & South Lanarkshire Works
- Benson Wood & Co (Scotland) Ltd
- International Beverage
- Viridor Energy Ltd
Lanarkshire Community Impact Award, sponsored by Commsworld
- CF Services Ltd
- Mears
- St Andrew’s Hospice
Lanarkshire’s Green Business Award, sponsored by Invest North Lanarkshire and Invest South Lanarkshire
- CF Services Ltd
- Sustainable Packaging Scotland
- The Long Run Club
Excellence in Customer Service Award, sponsored by Mears
- Cakes by Rebecca
- Silver Birch Interiors
- The Furnishing Service
The winners of each category will be revealed at the gala awards dinner on Friday 30 October at The Radstone Hotel near Larkhall. The event attracts over 300 guests and celebrates the success and achievements of the Lanarkshire business community. This year’s event will be hosted by broadcaster and presenters David Farrell and Jennifer Reoch.
Tickets are now on sale for the awards dinner at www.lanarkshirebusinessawards.co.uk