The Glasgow Business Awards name 2026 winners as Silverburn takes top title

Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has today announced the winners of the 28th Glasgow Business Awards, with seventeen awards presented at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central across categories spanning innovation, sustainability, community wealth building, and workplace culture.

Hosted by Fred MacAulay, the awards saw Silverburn, one of Scotland's premier retail and leisure destinations, named Most Outstanding Business. Sponsored by BAE Systems, the grand prix title was selected from among the category winners. The centre also won The Glasgow Business Award for Best Performing Large Business, sponsored by Nationwide, retaining the title it took in 2025.

The Solutions on Demand Group Ltd, which provides managed IT, telecoms, web development and marketing services to growing businesses, won two awards on the night, taking Best Performing Small-Medium Business, sponsored by Beam Digital and Design, and Innovation in Business.

This year's Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Rhona Baillie OBE, whose exceptional leadership transformed palliative care in Scotland. During her 18 years as chief executive of The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice, she led the £21 million capital appeal that delivered the organisation's state-of-the-art Bellahouston Park facility and chaired the Scottish Hospices Leadership Group through the challenges of the pandemic. Rhona will step down from her role at the end of 2026, leaving a remarkable legacy of compassion, vision and impact. 

The Glasgow Business Awards, established in 1997, have grown significantly over the years to become the champion of major achievements and business success in the city, becoming a highlight for Glasgow's business community.

Richard Muir, deputy chief executive, at Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said: “Glasgow’s business community continues to give us a great deal to celebrate, and this year’s winners are outstanding examples of the talent, determination and enterprise found across the city.

“The judges were particularly impressed by the evidence behind each organisation’s achievements, whether through growth, innovation or wider impact.

“Our thanks go to Nationwide, every category sponsor and The Herald for helping us celebrate Glasgow’s businesses. We look forward to continuing to champion our winners throughout the year ahead.”

Dame Debbie Crosbie DBE, chief executive officer at Nationwide Building Society, said: “The Glasgow Business Awards were a fantastic celebration of the talent, ambition and resilience of the city’s business community. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees. Nationwide is proud to celebrate your success and the contribution you make to Glasgow and Scotland.”

Winners

The Glasgow Business Award for Best Performing Large Business
Sponsored by Nationwide

• Silverburn

The Glasgow Business Award for Best Performing Small-Medium Business
Sponsored by Beam Digital and Design

• The Solutions on Demand Group Ltd

The Glasgow Business Award for Best Use of Digital Technology
Sponsored by Space Solutions

• Green Fulfilment Ltd

The Glasgow Business Award for Community Wealth Building
Sponsored by Glasgow City Council

• Winner: Glasgow Clyde College
• Commendation: Homes for Good

The Glasgow Business Award for Entrepreneur of the Year
Sponsored by Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP

• Winner: Brian Williamson, Synlata®
• Commendation: Emma Ross, Ross Commercial Finance

The Glasgow Business Award for Excellence in Communications
Sponsored by The Herald

• Circulus

The Glasgow Business Award for Fair and Healthy Workplace
Sponsored by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and Healthy Working Lives

• Winner: Kibble
• Commendation: Right There

The Glasgow Business Award for Family Business of the Year
Sponsored by ATG Entertainment

• Strachan & Kemp Facilities Services Ltd

The Glasgow Business Award for Green Champion
Sponsored by ScottishPower

• Winner: Hope in Place CIC
• Commendation: Dear Green

The Glasgow Business Award for Innovation in Business

• The Solutions on Demand Group Ltd

The Glasgow Business Award for Inspiring Future Talent
Sponsored by KWC Global

• Stratum Masonry

The Glasgow Business Award for Net Zero Achievement
Sponsored by Glasgow City Council

• Peel Ports Clydeport

The Glasgow Business Award for Sustainable Development
Sponsored by Scottish Water

• Winner: Dear Green
• Commendation: Glasgow Clyde College

The Glasgow Business Award for Young Business Person of the Year
Sponsored by City of Glasgow College

• Pranav Sharman, Allied Vehicles Group

The Glasgow Business Award for Glasgow's Favourite Business
Sponsored by Glasgow Times

• Citizens Theatre

The Glasgow Business Award for Most Outstanding Business
Sponsored by BAE Systems

• Silverburn

The Glasgow Business Award for Lifetime Achievement
Sponsored by Glasgow Chamber of Commerce

• Rhona M Baillie OBE