2020/21 WINNERS – SCOTTISH AWARDS
Delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the second annual Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards took place on 19 August 2021 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow, an incredibly special evening reuniting Scotland’s business and military communities for the first time in 18 months. Thirteen winners were announced, whittled down from over 260 outstanding nominations. Congratulations to the winners and finalists – all amazing role models to service leavers and excellence examples of veterans as true assets to business.
ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR
Winner: Emma Davies, Joint Force Alba

BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Jim Yorston, Key Facilities Management International

ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Winner: Richard Robinson, Mott MacDonald

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Winner: Scott Weir, Pillow Property Partners

INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR
Winner: Robert Diver, Praesidio

INSPIRATION OF THE YEAR
Winner: Louise Ross, Dumfries and Galloway Council

MILITARY VALUES IN BUSINESS AWARD
Winner: Peter Yetton, Glasgow Caledonian University

NEW SERVICE LEAVER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Hayden Grant, HJG Removals

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Alix Capper-Murdoch, Miss Auto Know

RISING STAR OF THE YEAR
Winner: Ben James, Baillie Gifford

ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR
Winner: Brian Mercer, Semco Maritime

TEAM LEADER OF THE YEAR
Winner: David Falla, M-Four

YOUNG LEADER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Nadia Wilson, Nordea Bank

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TEAM LEADER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Jemima Estabrook, FDM Group

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TEAM LEADER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Jemima Estabrook, FDM Group

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The shortlist is unveiled for the 2022 Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards, as the largest celebration of veterans in second careers prepares for its annual Glasgow celebration.
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The exceptional value that military veterans bring to employers across all industries was on strong display last night as the world’s largest business celebration of the ex-forces community returned to London for its fourth annual outing.
Finalists revealed for 2021 British Ex-Forces in Business Awards
The flagship programme showcasing military veterans’ achievements in second careers has released the shortlist for its third annual UK awards.
TEAM LEADER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Jemima Estabrook, FDM Group

LATEST ARTICLES
Scottish Veterans Recognised for their Business Prowess
The shortlist is unveiled for the 2022 Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards, as the largest celebration of veterans in second careers prepares for its annual Glasgow celebration.
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The exceptional value that military veterans bring to employers across all industries was on strong display last night as the world’s largest business celebration of the ex-forces community returned to London for its fourth annual outing.
Finalists revealed for 2021 British Ex-Forces in Business Awards
The flagship programme showcasing military veterans’ achievements in second careers has released the shortlist for its third annual UK awards.