Winners

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  1. Winner College Bar
  2. Grape & Grain
  3. The Spiritualist
  4. The Chester Hotel
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  Bar of the Year

  A well-known spot, this bar will boast regular clientele and a fantastic, diverse range of drinks. From fabulous cocktail menus, to quirky drinks trees, not to mention a solid core offering of ice cold beers, this vibrant bar will be bustling with party-goers. Staff will provide a friendly service and put customers’ needs first. Plus they’ll have a good knowledge of the local drinks industry and all it has to offer, knowing what’s hot and what’s not.

  Shortlist

  • Winner College Bar
  • Grape & Grain
  • The Spiritualist
  • The Chester Hotel

• 2

  
  1. Beauty at the Barn
  2. Highly Commended Kaerlig Beauty
  3. Winner Shelley Milne
  4. The Gym
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  Beauty Award of the Year

  This category is open to beauticians, nail artists, MUAs and salons that provide any kind of beauty treatments. With a regular base of clientele, the winner of this award will have their customers desperate to post a selfie showing off their new nails, on point brows, fluttering lash extensions or must-have make up look. They will give customers the feel good factor time and time again. This award is also open to those offering innovative aesthetic treatments.

  Shortlist

  • Beauty at the Barn
  • Kaerlig Beauty
  • Winner Shelley Milne
  • The Gym

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  1. Winner Aberdeen Performing Arts
  2. The Tunnels
  3. Unit 51
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  Best Contribution to Entertainment of the Year

  Each week this venue will offer the north-east a range of exciting events. From showcasing local bands, to welcoming some of the world’s biggest artists to the stage, this award aims to highlight those bringing entertainment to the north-east. Whether it’s a venue offering comedy, theatre, arts, music or something different, we want to celebrate those helping to make the north-east a fantastic destination to go out and enjoy.

  Shortlist

  • Winner Aberdeen Performing Arts
  • The Tunnels
  • Unit 51

• 4

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Aberdeen Inspired
  2. Winner AVO
  3. Bon Accord
  4. Highly Commended Visit Aberdeenshire
  5. Westholme Interiors
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  Best Social Media Presence of the Year

  This award is open to any company or individual who is able to demonstrate an innovative and effective use of social media which has been used as a key tool to developing your business. From using Instagram stories, to daily Facebook posts or tweets, the winner of this award will have a strong targeted following who engage regularly online. Screenshots must be supplied to showcase this.

   

  Shortlist

  • Aberdeen Inspired
  • Winner AVO
  • Bon Accord
  • Visit Aberdeenshire
  • Westholme Interiors

• 5

  
  1. AVO
  2. Winner Foodstory
  3. Nooks & Crannies
  4. The Breakmaker
  5. ReCHarge Cafe
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  Casual Dining/Coffee House of the Year

  A hub of the local community offering a relaxed and homely atmosphere, regular clientele will be a testament to the success of this business. Although the food offering might be simple and quick to prepare, the quality will not be any less than perfect. The ideal place to catch up with friends, or cosy up with a hot cuppa and a copy of the latest Society, this eatery is like a home from home offering great value for money.

  Shortlist

  • AVO
  • Winner Foodstory
  • Nooks & Crannies
  • The Breakmaker
  • ReCHarge Cafe

• 6

  
  1. Esker Spirits
  2. Porter's Gin
  3. Winner Six Degrees North
  4. Highly Commended The Tea Smith Spirits Company
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  Drinks Business of the Year

  From home brewers to established distillers this award will highlight a business that has committed itself to delivering a high quality product and a stand out brand. Excelling in their field of expertise, this award is for a local business which is successfully selling within the region or one which exports overseas expanding its reach further afield. Whether you sell one staple product or a range of drinks bursting with unique and tasty flavours, the winner of this award will be supported by the local drinks industry including bars, pubs and restaurants.

  Shortlist

  • Esker Spirits
  • Porter's Gin
  • Winner Six Degrees North
  • The Tea Smith Spirits Company

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  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Winner Gibbs Menswear
  2. Indi & Will
  3. Tiger Lily Boutique
  4. John Lewis & Partners
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  Fashion Award of the Year

  From a stylish boutique to a fashion-forward High Street retailer, shopping centre or online business, this award will celebrate those who go out of their way to offer not just a new outfit, but a retail experience too. Offering a variety of clothing from vintage threads to must-have footwear, the winner of this award will adapt to market trends. Regular repeat business will be a testament to their success and popularity.

  Shortlist

  • Winner Gibbs Menswear
  • Indi & Will
  • Tiger Lily Boutique
  • John Lewis & Partners

• 8

  
  1. Eat on the Green
  2. Winner The Silver Darling
  3. Tor na Coille
  4. Vovem
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  Restaurant of the Year

  This restaurant will offer an exciting dining experience. From a creative and innovative menu, which uses as much locally sourced produce as possible, to friendly, knowledgeable employees who go the extra mile. Each dish will be served up looking nothing short of artwork on a plate, paired with an extensive drinks offering, this restaurants stands out from all the rest. Not only will the food look the part, but the venue itself will also be dressed and decorated to impress.

  Shortlist

  • Eat on the Green
  • Winner The Silver Darling
  • Tor na Coille
  • Vovem

• 9

  
  1. Highly Commended Rora Dairy
  2. Smoke & Soul
  3. Winner The Bay Fish & Chips
  4. Lost in Food
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  Food Business of the Year

  Whether you are producing your own products or serving up dishes created with some of the best produce in the area, this award is the one for you. From street food trucks to local producers developing new products, to pop-up businesses championing the north-east at local farmers’ markets, we’re looking for someone who’s passionate about all that they do. The winner of this category will have established an exciting brand which has burst onto the north-east food scene.

  Shortlist

  • Rora Dairy
  • Smoke & Soul
  • Winner The Bay Fish & Chips
  • Lost in Food

• 10

  
  1. Nethermill Salon
  2. The Gym
  3. Winner Vanity Studio
  4. West with Style
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  Hair Salon of the Year

  A hairdresser is like a good friend – they listen to our problems, offer us advice and generally make us feel good about ourselves. This award recognises not only those who can provide a sleek cut or brighten up tired tresses, but those who also offer a personal service. Hair stylists will be patient for even the fussiest of customers, taking the time to make sure everyone leaves the salon feeling brand new and truly pampered. The salon itself should be inviting and comfortable making it a fabulous environment to work and visit.

   

   

  Shortlist

  • Nethermill Salon
  • The Gym
  • Winner Vanity Studio
  • West with Style

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  1. Banchory Lodge
  2. Winner Meldrum House Country Hotel
  3. Tor Na Coille
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  Hotel of the Year

  This hotel will be well-known by not just its name, but its outstanding reputation for customer service too.  A bustling chain, the winner of Hotel of the Year must maintain a high standard in all aspects of the service provided. From comfortable, clean rooms, to tantalising menus busting with passionately cooked food and a fully stocked bar. Guests may find themselves relaxing in the spa, slurping a hot coffee with a good book or feeling energised after a swim in the pool.

   

  Shortlist

  • Banchory Lodge
  • Winner Meldrum House Country Hotel
  • Tor Na Coille

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  Sponsored By:

  
  1. AVO
  2. Winner Sandman Signature Hotel
  3. Scotia Homes
  4. Sonya Angus: The Unique Boutique
  5. The Cleavin Barber Club
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  Interior Award of the Year

  Do you hand-craft unique one-of-a-kind home accessories or provide a one-stop-shop for all customers’ home interior needs? Maybe you have one of the north-east’s trendiest show homes within your development or you’ve been the mastermind behind the mood board for a funky fit-out. This award will highlight those leading the interior industry in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire. From a stand-out show home which has you wanting to move in straight away, to bringing to life a venue’s design concept, this award is open to designers, retailers or home developers.

   

  Shortlist

  • AVO
  • Winner Sandman Signature Hotel
  • Scotia Homes
  • Sonya Angus: The Unique Boutique
  • The Cleavin Barber Club

• 13

  
  1. AKR Fitness
  2. Winner Sport Aberdeen
  3. Village Gym
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  Leisure/Fitness Facility of the Year

  This category is open to any leisure or fitness centre. While the standard of equipment on offer and size and range of your facilities will be considered, we will be particularly looking at what makes you stand out from your competitors, with a strong focus on marketing, customer service, retention and innovation.  You don’t have to be the biggest gym in the area, but you do have to show passion about your business and be proud to serve in the community you live in. This award is for everyone from hotel gyms, leisure facilities to independent spas or fitness centres.

   

  Shortlist

  • AKR Fitness
  • Winner Sport Aberdeen
  • Village Gym

• 14

  

  Sponsored By:

  
  1. Winner Nuart- Aberdeen Inspired
  2. Signature Food Festival
  3. Highly Commended Taste of Grampian
  4. VSA Fundraising Ball
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  North-East Event of the Year

  This award will be awarded to an organisation that delivers an outstanding experience for its attendees. This could be a sporting event, charity/community event, music/food and drink festival or even a business conference. Judges will be looking for details around your event, including planning, effective  promotion, overall quality of the event delivered and longer term benefit to the north-east.

  Shortlist

  • Winner Nuart- Aberdeen Inspired
  • Signature Food Festival
  • Taste of Grampian
  • VSA Fundraising Ball