Martin Ewan, partner, Brodies LLP, said: “The Northern Star Business Awards highlight the outstanding accomplishments of our local business community. Each year, the stories behind the finalists remind us just how much there is to celebrate about this region.
“At Brodies, we are proud to work alongside clients across the North-east, and supporting the awards reflects our commitment to the resilience and talent of the people and organisations here. Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists!”
Earlier this year, more than 900 guests attended the 2025 awards, hosted by broadcaster Edith Bowman, marking one of the most successful events in the programme’s history.
Brodies LLP, bp, Cala, Bilfinger UK, Aberdeen International Airport, Marks & Clerk, Score, Balmoral, True North Advisors, Shell, University of Aberdeen, Robert Gordon University, Swagelok Scotland, Business Gateway Aberdeen City & Shire and Aberdeen Football Club are among the key sponsors of this year’s event along with double category sponsor Royal Bank of Scotland.
Russell Borthwick, chief executive of Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, said: “Our awards provide a unique platform to showcase the exceptional work being delivered by organisations across our region.
“The 2026 finalists reflect the ambition and determination that define the North-east business community. We wish them all the very best ahead of next April’s ceremony.”
A prestigious Regional Contribution Award will also be announced on the evening. This award is hand-picked by the judges and recognises an individual who has shown significant and outstanding leadership and contribution to the North-east economy.
The companies shortlisted for the 2026 Northern Star Business Awards are:
Archibald Simpson Award (sponsored by bp)
- Aberdeen Cocktail Week
- Glenhouse Aberdeen
- Shiprow Village
- The SRE Group
- Thistle Tavern Card Ltd
Business of the Year (sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland)
- Aberdeen International Airport
- Balfour Beatty
- ITC Hydraulic and Manufacturing Ltd
- OSSO
- Red Stag Materials Ltd
Customer First (sponsored by Cala)
- ASET International Energy Training Academy
- AV One Solutions Ltd
- Bancon Homes Ltd
- Marcliffe
- ZynQ 360 Limited
Driving Sustainability (sponsored by Bilfinger UK)
- Agilico Workplace Technology
- Cairngorm Bothies
- Dron & Dickson Group
- North East Scotland College
- Spectrum Service Solutions
Family Business (sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland)
- CHAP Group
- Farmlay Eggs
- Luxe Scot
- Mo + Co Ltd
- Whittaker Engineering Ltd
Going Global (sponsored by Aberdeen International Airport)
- AquaTerra Group Ltd
- COMET
- Fulkrum Technical Resources Ltd
- John Ross Jr (Aberdeen) Ltd
- Viper Innovations Ltd
Inspiration from Innovation (sponsored by Marks & Clerk)
- Clairvynt AI Ltd
- Denholm Pipetech
- Evolve iMS
- IKM Testing UK
- Northern Frights
Inspiring Futures (sponsored by Score)
- Aberdeen Performing Arts
- Bon Accord Care
- Katoni Engineering Ltd
- KR Group Scotland
- VisitAberdeenshire
Making the Difference (sponsored by Balmoral)
- Asthma and Allergy Foundation
- Deloitte LLP
- Gathimba Edwards Foundation (GEF)
- Port of Aberdeen
- Scottish Action for Mental Health
Marketing Magic (sponsored by True North Advisors)
- Aberdeen Football Club
- Mackie's of Scotland
- Mearns & Gill x Wild Goose
- Sport Aberdeen
- The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025
Rising Star (sponsored by University of Aberdeen)
- AFC Community Trust - Jenna McDonald
- CAnswer BioSolutions Limited - Dr. Soham Mitra
- Fifth Ring - Greg Fairley
- Synergie Environ, part of PD&MS Group - Sophie Sibley
- Sport Aberdeen - Katrina Carr
Staff Matter (sponsored by Swagelok Scotland)
- Acumen Financial Planning
- Bancon Group Ltd
- IKM Testing UK
- North East Scotland College
- The Fife Arms Hotel, Braemar
Start-up Business of the Year (sponsored by Business Gateway Aberdeen City & Shire)
- CAnswer BioSolutions Limited
- Clairvynt AI Ltd
- Dax Group
- The Goldie Collective
- Thistle Tavern Cards Ltd
Student Placement (sponsored by Robert Gordon University)
- Asset One
- Bilfinger UK
- Hall Morrice LLP
- Hydro Group
- International Medical Management
Regional Contribution (sponsored by Shell)
- To be announced on the night