GLITZ and glamour was brought to the Dalmeny Park Hotel in Barrhead on Thursday as it hosted the most prestigious night local business.

Months of planning and competition from dozens of firms led up to East Renfrewshire Business Awards 2016.

Now the winners can be revealed after they were recognised as the area's most upstanding retailers and companies.

Upon arrival at the hotel guests were welcomed by a drinks reception before the opening of the formalities by Scottish comedian celebrity Karen Dunbar, the host for the evening.

John F Hamilton, East Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce president, said: “East Renfrewshire has so much to celebrate and these awards are an excellent platform for local businesses to highlight their success.

"Congratulations to all the finalists and the winners tonight, with a record number of entries this year, competition was fierce and all the judges were impressed by the range and quality of the entries.

"Thank you to this year’s sponsors, without their support the awards would not be possible”

The 2016 Winners are:

Family Business Award – sponsored by CALA Homes (West)

Winner - Creature Comforts

Excellence in Customer Service Award – sponsored by The Avenue Shopping Centre

Winner - Barrhead Travel Group

Most Promising New Business Award - sponsored by Business Gateway

Winner -Adcal Dental Laboratory Ltd

Green Award –sponsored by George Leslie Ltd

Winner - Neilston Development Trust

Excellence in Innovation Award - sponsored by East Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce

Winner - George Leslie Ltd

East Renfrewshire Food and Drink Award – sponsored by West College Scotland

Winner - The Wee Fudge Company

East Renfrewshire’s Best Business Award (10 employees or less) sponsored by Invest East Renfrewshire

Winner - Optimal Physio

East Renfrewshire’s Best Business Award (11 employees or more) sponsored by Taylor Wimpey Scotland West

Winner - Bluebird Care (Glasgow South)

Liana Canavan, sales and marketing director for CALA Homes, the event's principal sponsor, said: "On behalf of CALA Homes, I would like to extend my congratulations to all of winners.

"Each has showcased best in practice in each of their respective categories and it is extremely encouraging that this innovation and type of work is being championed in the region."