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Finalists of the Highland Business Women Awards 2025 have been revealed.
Finalists of the Highland Business Women Awards 2025 have been revealed.

The shortlist for the Highland Business Women Awards has been selected by the judges.

Sponsored by SJ Highland Construction, the awards recognise females in the Highlands who are going above and beyond in their sectors.

The shortlist will be revealed over the coming weeks.

The new business of the year award is being sponsored by Business Gateway.

This year’s finalists for the award are:

- Hat Hire Highlands

- Candles from the Croft

- Highland Birthing Co

- Miss Fits

Danny Gallagher, Business Gateway manager, said: “Business Gateway is Scotland’s biggest business support service, the service in Highland is a long-term supporter of the Highland Business Women Awards.

“We recognise the importance of celebrating our successful local female entrepreneurs, who have a crucial part to play in the growth of the Highland economy.

“As the only recognised support service for start-up businesses, we are delighted to sponsor the Highland Business Women - New Business Award.”

The woman of inspiration award is being sponsored by d and h law.

The finalists for this accolade are:

- Victoria Erasmus

- Mel Thomson

- Clare Humpreys

- Karen Simpson

Shirley Ann Burgess, property developer at d and h said: “d and h (DANDHLAW Ltd) are delighted to be sponsoring the Woman of Inspiration award at this year’s Highland Business Women Awards.

“We chose this category as it really fits with our ethos here at d and h. We are a female led business, and have an all female team. Not through design, but it works well.

“We love to see women who grow in business and inspire others to do so, irrespective of any barriers that they face.

”Giving back to and supporting the community is something that we firmly believe matters, and we strive to do so where we can. We believe it is important to actively promote opportunities and career progression for people in the Highlands and Islands.

“It’s fabulous to be part of the celebration of local women and their achievements.”

The business woman of the year award is being sponsored by Specsavers in Inverness.

The finalists for this accolade are:

- Keighly Perry

- Ashley Smith

- Karen Kennedy

- Karen Simpson

- Hayley Paterson

Andrea Williamson, Specsavers store manager, said: “'At Specsavers Inverness, we believe clear vision drives bold ambition.

“Sponsoring business woman of the year reflects our commitment to celebrating women who lead with clarity, confidence and purpose - qualities that align with our mission to help people see their full potential.

“We're honoured to champion the achievements of women making meaningful impact across industries.”

The winners of the awards will be announced at the ceremony on August 21 at the Kingsmills Hotel.

To book your ticket, please email awards@hbw.scot or contact Darrel Paterson on 01463 732216.


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