Celebrate talented individuals
Reward top team efforts
Share company achievements
âWe were absolutely delighted to win Construction Project of the Year. The award recognised the dedication and hard work of everyone involved in the Aberdeen South Harbour project, as well as the innovative spirit that drove us to push the boundaries of what's possible.â Jordan Harkins, Head of Communications
Port of Aberdeen
With categories for apprentices, young professionals, tradespeople, site managers, and awards for sustainability, innovation, and health & safety, the Trades Awards is the perfect way to showcase and celebrate your teamâs achievements.
Join over 400 industry professionals at the North Eastâs biggest construction awards ceremony. Whether in person or online, this is your opportunity to connect, share, and celebrate the best of the industry.
Know someone who deserves the spotlight? Ready to make your mark? Register below and download your application forms today.
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To be eligible for the Trades Awards 2026, businesses and individuals must be located within the following postcode areas: AB, IV, DD, or PH.
Below, youâll find the criteria for each category. Once youâve reviewed the requirements, head to the form to submit your application.
Acknowledges individuals or teams displaying outstanding contribution towards health, safety, and wellbeing, fostering a safe and supportive work environment.
Celebrates projects that have made significant positive impacts on local communities through engagement, consultation, and social value initiatives.
Recognises exceptional residential or commercial renovation projects that showcase innovation, craftsmanship, and improvements in functionality, aesthetics or energy efficiency.
This award recognises a supplier, merchant, manufacturer or support service that plays an important role in supporting the construction industry and helping projects succeed.
Recognises a construction business that has demonstrated outstanding customer service, going above and beyond to meet and exceed client expectations.
Celebrates a consultancy that has provided exceptional guidance, expertise, and innovative solutions, contributing significantly to the successful delivery of construction projects and client satisfaction.
Highlights the achievements of apprentices who have shown exceptional skill development, commitment, and contribution to their orgaisations.
Recognises emerging talents who have demonstrated outstanding performance and potential in the construction industry.
Recognises a site manager who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills, ensuring the successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Honours an individual tradesperson who has demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and professionalism in their work, consistently exceeding industry standards and client expectations.
This award celebrates a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the construction industry, whether on site, in a technical role, in leadership, or within a support function.
This award recognises a construction business that has demonstrated outstanding performance, professionalism and commitment to delivering high quality work.
Celebrates an outstanding construction project that has demonstrated excellence in design, execution, sustainability, and overall impact on the community or industry.
Pays tribute to an individual who has made significant, long-term contributions to the North Scotland construction industry.
If youâre a tradesperson, small business owner, or part of a small tight-knit team, you might look at awards like this and thinkâŠ
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With entries now open for the Trades Awards 2026, itâs time to take a closer look at this yearâs categories and where your business, project, or team could fit.
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At the heart of the Trades Awards is something we take incredibly seriously - fairness, transparency, and recognising the very best in our industry.
Each year, we bring together a panel of experienced professionals from across the North of Scotlandâs construction sector and beyond. Their role is simple in principle, but challenging in reality: to review every application carefully, fairly, and independently, and to identify the individuals and businesses truly deserving of recognition.
With entries coming from businesses of all sizes, from sole traders to large organisations, itâs essential that our judging process is robust, balanced, and credible, and thatâs exactly what our panel delivers.
Weâre proud to introduce this yearâs panel of judges, who bring a wide range of expertise from across the industry:
Each judge brings their own perspective, knowledge, and experience, ensuring that every category is assessed with the right level of understanding and insight.
We know that entering awards can feel like a big step, so itâs important that everyone understands how the process works behind the scenes.
Once applications close, entries are shared with the judging panel. Each judge reviews submissions independently, scoring them based on clear criteria specific to each category. This ensures every application is assessed on its own merit.
Judges then come together in smaller groups to discuss their scores and insights. These discussions help to ensure consistency across categories and allow different perspectives to be considered. From this stage, finalists are selected in each category, depending on the quality and number of entries.
All finalists are invited to take part in in-person interviews, held at Mearns & Gill. This is a key part of the process. It gives finalists the chance to:
It also allows judges to gain a deeper understanding of each business, project or individual beyond the written submission.
Following the interviews, judges reconvene to make their final decisions. Every decision is based on:
The goal is always to ensure that the most deserving winners are recognised.
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