Trades Awards 2025

Your Hard Work Deserves The Spotlight

The construction industry in Scotland continues to innovate, evolve, and thrive. As we look ahead to Trades Awards 2025, we’re celebrating the people, projects, and businesses shaping the future of the trades industry.

This is your chance to stand out, inspire others, and be recognised for your hard work, expertise, and dedication.

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What are the judges looking for?

To be eligible for the Trades Awards 2025, businesses and individuals must be located within the following postcode areas: AB, IV, DD, or PH.

Below, you’ll find the criteria for each category. Once you’ve reviewed the requirements, head to the form to submit your application.

Health, Safety, & Wellbeing Award

Acknowledges individuals or teams displaying outstanding contribution towards health, safety, and wellbeing, fostering a safe and supportive work environment.

Demonstrates a clear commitment to health and safety in the workplace.
Promotes positive wellbeing of employees.
Delivers effective training and support to staff on health and safety matters.
Displays a proactive approach to preventing accidents and improving health and safety standards.

Community Engagement Award

Celebrates projects that have made significant positive impacts on local communities through engagement, consultation, and social value initiatives.

Highlights a project or initiative that has benefited the local community.
Shows meaningful engagement with local stakeholders, including residents and businesses.
Demonstrates efforts to support local employment or training opportunities.
Reflects a commitment to creating lasting, positive social impacts.

Home or Building Improvement Award

Recognises exceptional residential or commercial renovation projects that showcase innovation, craftsmanship, and improvements in functionality, aesthetics or energy efficiency.

Features outstanding quality of craftsmanship and design.
Shows improvements in the functionality and usability of the space.
Incorporates innovative approaches to sustainability or energy efficiency.
Demonstrates clear customer satisfaction with the final result.

Sustainability in Construction

Honours projects demonstrating exceptional commitment to sustainability, including energy efficiency, use of sustainable materials, and minimal environmental impact.

Demonstrates the use of environmentally friendly materials and methods.
Incorporates energy-saving practices and technologies.
Shows a reduction in environmental impact, such as waste or emissions.
Provides evidence of long-term sustainability goals being met or exceeded.

Outstanding Customer Service

Recognises a construction business that has demonstrated outstanding customer service, going above and beyond to meet and exceed client expectations.

Provides evidence of consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations.
Demonstrates excellent communication and transparency throughout a project.
Offers timely solutions to challenges and addresses client concerns effectively.
Ensures long-term customer satisfaction and repeat business.

Construction Consultancy of the Year

Celebrates a consultancy that has provided exceptional guidance, expertise, and innovative solutions, contributing significantly to the successful delivery of construction projects and client satisfaction.

Demonstrates high levels of expertise and knowledge in the field.
Shows successful and innovative solutions to project challenges.
Provides excellent support to clients and project teams from start to finish.
Ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.

Apprentice of the Year

Highlights the achievements of apprentices who have shown exceptional skill development, commitment, and contribution to their orgaisations.

Demonstrates significant growth in skills and expertise during the apprenticeship.
Shows a strong commitment to their trade and workplace.
Contributes positively to the overall success of their team or project.
Exhibits a passion for learning and improving within the industry.

Rising Star

Recognises emerging talents who have demonstrated outstanding performance and potential in the construction industry.

Shows excellent potential for future leadership within the industry.
Demonstrates innovation and fresh thinking in their role.
Has made a measurable impact in their team or company.
Is committed to professional development and expanding their skill set.

Site Manager of the Year

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.

Displays excellent leadership and communication with teams and clients.
Manages resources, budgets, and schedules effectively.
Shows a strong commitment to safety and quality throughout a project.
Solves problems efficiently and ensures smooth project progression.

Tradesperson of the Year

Honours an individual tradesperson who has demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and professionalism in their work, consistently exceeding industry standards and client expectations.

Demonstrates a high level of technical skill and craftsmanship.
Consistently delivers work of the highest quality.
Shows dedication to their trade and professionalism on every project.
Exceeds client expectations with attention to detail and customer service.

Best Small Trades Business (<50 employees)

Awards a small trades business that has exhibited excellence in craftsmanship, customer service, and business growth.

Demonstrates outstanding craftsmanship and quality of service.
Shows commitment to building strong client relationships and repeat business.
Achieves impressive business growth and sustainability.
Implements innovative practices to maintain competitive advantage.

Best Large Trades Business (50+ employees)

Recognises a large trades business for outstanding performance, innovation, and contribution to the industry.

Demonstrates excellent management and leadership across large teams.
Shows innovation in service delivery and project execution.
Achieves outstanding results in terms of client satisfaction and business growth.
Contributes positively to the wider construction industry.

Construction Project of the Year

Celebrates an outstanding construction project that has demonstrated excellence in design, execution, sustainability, and overall impact on the community or industry.

Demonstrates exceptional design and execution from start to finish.
Reflects innovation and creativity in solving project challenges.
Shows a commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and minimal environmental impact.
Makes a positive impact on the local community or industry.

Outstanding Contribution Award

Pays tribute to an individual who has made significant, long-term contributions to the North Scotland construction industry.

Demonstrates a long-term commitment to the construction industry.
Has made a measurable impact on the development of projects or the community.
Shows leadership and mentorship to others in the industry.
Is widely recognised for their dedication and contributions over the years.

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Trades Awards 2025: Everything You Need to Know About This Year’s Categories

05 May

👉 The application deadline is Midnight on 27th June 👈

Where: Ardoe House Hotel, Aberdeen

When: Friday 7th Nov 2025 - 00 days to go!

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