WeDO, the leading independent organisation supporting entrepreneurs in Scotland, have announced the finalists for their 12th Annual WeDO Awards, honouring outstanding achievements, innovation and leadership across Scotland. 

This year’s awards are in association with The Business magazine distributed by Sunday Times Scotland. Read our Spring edition here.

 12 entrepreneurs and businesses have been recognised as finalists for the WeDO Awards across six categories, including four entrepreneurs and four companies. 

These awards celebrate those who are shaping the future and making significant contributions to the Scottish economy and further afield.

The judging panel this year was headed by WeDO Chair, Richard Simpson of Tayburn and Limitless Innovations Group, who was joined by WeDO Advisory Board members Craig Mackay of iomart and Hannah Campbell of TaxAssist Accountants.

Richard Simpson said:  “The calibre of entries this year has been excellent, reflecting the innovation, commerciality, and entrepreneurial spirit of the Scottish business community. Our Awards are the perfect opportunity to recognise this spirit and bring our trusted community of business owners and business leaders together.”

Hamish Miller, the founder and director of The Business, said: “We’re delighted to be a sponsor of the WeDO awards which recognise the kind of businesses that we admire and seek to support at The Business. We’re looking forward to meeting the finalists at the awards,”

The finalists are:

Entrepreneur of the Year

  • Marie Owen of LS Productions
  • Danny Campbell of HOKO

International Entrepreneur of the Year

  • Dr Dave Hughes of novosound
  • Leigh Mellis of jetlogic

Eco Entrepreneur of the Year

  • Calum Mathieson of Cleaner Group
  • Forbes Connor of Change Waste Recycling

Young  Entrepreneur of the Year

  • Maxwell McKay of HeyIT
  • Ryan Smith of Suited and Booted

High Growth Company  of the Year

  • Adam Sinclair of Sterling Sinclair Group
  • Caitlin Barrett of Marco Polo

SME Business of the Year

  • docs24
  • Eden Scott

The winners will be announced at the WeDO Awards to be held on the 15th of May at Ghillie Dhu in Edinburgh. The event will bring together leaders from across the Scottish SME community to celebrate excellence, network and share inspiration for the future.

Tickets are on sale until 9th May at wedoscotland.com.