Donations at the Northern Star Business Awards, organised by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, reached their highest ever level with £6958 raised during the gala dinner held at AECC in October.
Over 800 guests at the event contributed almost £1,400 for each of the five chosen charities: Absafe, Children's 1st, Grampian Regional Equality Council, Inspire and VSA.
The ninth annual flagship event of AGCC is a significant date in the Scottish business calendar and saw awards presented across 14 different categories to celebrate excellence and entrepreneurship.
