2018 ASB National Business Awards winners

The Association of Scottish Businesswomen is delighted to announce the winners of their 2018 National Business Awards showcasing the talents and recognising the achievements and contribution of women in business throughout Scotland; rewarding enterprise, creativity, extraordinary contribution, skill and vision. 

230 guests gathered at the Apex City Quay Hotel on Friday 21st September to support 50 finalists across 12 categories.

Open to business and professional women across Scotland, the ASB National Business Awards showcase and celebrate the achievement of women working across all sectors. Awards are open to both members and non-members and are supported by sponsors Re:markable and Gallaghers Insurance.

ASB President, Wendy Maltman, said “I’m absolutely delighted to welcome such high calibre finalists to ‘Scotland’s coolest little city’ at such an exciting time in its history. Dundee is really buzzing at the moment and it serves as the perfect backdrop to honour these amazing business women.

“The Association of Scottish Businesswomen is so incredibly proud to play an integral role in shining a spotlight on the many successful and inspiring women in our business communities by facilitating the awards and giving the opportunity to praise and reward the most talented women for their achievements in business and in the community, recognising their hard work and dedication.

“The quantity and calibre of entries increases year on year making it extremely difficult for our panel of 13 independent judges to decide on the winners. The awards give us a fantastic opportunity to showcase the very best businesswomen in Scotland.”

Dinner guests also heard from speaker Liz Cameron OBE, Chief Executive and Director of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, who entertained with tales of her own experience of being nominated for awards, and encouraged everyone to stay true to their values.

ASB members visiting the city for the Awards Dinner had the opportunity to take part in a 59 Minute Design Challenge at the newly opened V&A Dundee, Scotland’s first dedicated design museum. Hosted by the V&A Design for Business team, the fun, fast-paced workshop introduced delegates to Design Thinking as a method to solve everyday business problems.

ASB Young Inspiring Businesswoman of the Year Award Olivia Conlon, ThePropertyStagers
ASB Most Innovative Start-up of the Year Award Diana Parusheva, Bhaile Craft Bakery
ASB Young Business of the Year Award Fiona Wilson, The Edinburgh Practice
ASB Employee of the Year Award Leslie Craig, Break the Silence
ASB Best Performing Team of the Year Award Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce
ASB Community Commitment Award Menopause Café
ASB Recognition of Outstanding Contribution Tricia Fox, Volpa
Commendation Theresa Slevin, Journeycall
ASB Professional of the Year Award Mary Geaney, Rossie Young People’s Trust
Commendation Louise Potter, Lothian Psychological Assessments Ltd
ASB Exporting Business of the Year Award Louise Tierney, Lash Inc
ASB Most Enterprising Business of the Year Award Nicola Martin, Small City, Big Personality
ASB Business of the Year Award Jacqui Taylor, Lifelink
ASB Best Affiliated Group of the Year Award Ayrshire Business Women

Details of all the 2018 finalists can be found here.
Details of the criteria of each award can be found here.

Official photographs by Caroline Trotter are available here to view and purchase.
All finalists and winners will receive a copy of their presentation photographs soon.