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."
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