THOSE helping the shift to a more open, sustainable and innovative future for the Scottish economy were celebrated at the inaugural Herald Pioneer Awards last night.
The event, organised by The Herald and supported by CGI, City of Glasgow College and Newton Property Management, recognised and rewarded companies that have engaged in sustainability and innovation to tackle climate change.
Businesses and individuals were rewarded across 11 categories that recognised innovation, entrepreneurship, cultural change and sustainability.
Hosted by weather presenter Sean Batty, the awards were given out during a black-tie ceremony at the Glasgow Crowne Plaza.
READ MORE: Finalists gear up for Herald Pioneer Awards
The SME Innovation Award, sponsored by City of Glasgow College, was awarded to Proterra Energy Ltd. CelluComp Ltd was given a commendation within the category.
Roy Gardner, Vice Principal Corporate Development & Innovation at City of Glasgow College, said: “This was an incredible evening, showcasing the range of thoughtprovoking and innovative work taking place within businesses across Scotland.”
The Young Pioneers Award went to Dale Colley of Altitude Thinking, which was supported by Newton Property Management.
Derek Macdonald, Joint Managing Director of Newton Property Management, said: “Anyone who harbours concerns for the future has to be mightily relieved after seeing the depth of talent and ambition on show.”
READ MORE: Finalists revealed in hunt for Scotland’s innovators
CGI supported the Innovation in STEM category, which was awarded to West Lothian College. Lindsay McGranaghan, Vice President, Scotland, said: “Congratulations again to all of the finalists and winners.
"Thanks must go to The Herald for a highly successful inaugural event and for championing sustainable innovation to address the climate change challenge.
“As an organisation we also take our obligation to improve the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the communities in which we live and work seriously.”
Full shortlist:
Research Business Award
CuanTec – WINNER
EGG lighting – COMMENDATION
Ingenza Ltd & Amprologix Ltd
MacRebur
Pioneer Award
Altitude Thinking
Professor Gordon McConnell– COMMENDATION
John Hancox, Scottish Fruit Trees
MacRebur - WINNER
SME Innovation – sponsored by City of Glasgow College
CelluComp Ltd – COMMENDATION
EGG lighting
Glaze&Save
Proterra Energy Ltd – WINNER
Climate Neutral
Dundee and Angus College – WINNER
Re-Tek
University of the West of Scotland
Diversity in Innovation
Comparisol – WINNER
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Young Enterprise Scotland
Circular Breakthrough
CMS Windows Systems
Cullen
EGG lighting
KENOTEQ – WINNER
Start-Up
Altitude Thinking
CuanTec – WINNER
KENOTEQ
Sustainable Business Award
Bright Green Business
Newton Property Management
Scottish Leather Group – WINNER
Total Homes Co-operative
Young Pioneers – sponsored by Newton Property Management
Dale Colley - Altitude Thinking – WINNER
Rebecca Menzies
Innovation in STEM – sponsored by CGI
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Glasgow Clyde College – Gift-tech
STEM Glasgow
West Lothian College – WINNER
Partnership for Change
2050 Climate Group
Bright Green Business – WINNER
Circular Glasgow, an initiative of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce
Ingenza Ltd & Amprologix Ltd
The Leven Programme
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