2025 WeDO Awards Ceremony & Dinner – 15th May

OPEN EVENT – MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS WELCOME

Now in their twelfth year, our Awards have built a highly respected reputation as one of the most prestigious highlights in the annual Scottish business calendar. Our Dinner is an opportunity for entrepreneurs and businesses to celebrate their achievements at our inspiring, fun and highly enjoyable night. With the perfect mix of business and networking, this is an evening you won’t want to miss!  We’re delighted that this Year’s Awards are in association with The Business magazine distributed with The Sunday Times Scotland.

Whether you’re looking to make new connections, to meet potential investors or simply spending time with inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders, you’ll be in great company. And with guest lists provided on each table, the networking opportunities are endless.

You’ll be joining a high profile mix of influential entrepreneurs and business leaders, all of whom are celebrating Scotland’s most innovative and driven businesses at a night to remember.

We’ve curated an evening which includes all the important moments, but keeps it concise and engaging – there will be no boring Awards Ceremony, it will be succinct and celebrate our winners.

The Awards this year are being held at Ghillie Dhu and tickets include the drinks reception on arrival as well as a delicious 3 course dinner followed by tea/coffee.  The bar will be open all evening to purchase drinks.  Please select the appropriate member or non-member option when booking.

The drinks reception starts at 6:45pm with the main proceedings commencing at 7:30pm.

MEET YOUR HOST

Our host this year is Bruce Aitchison, talented and entertaining After Dinner Speaker, Stadium Announcer and Hospitality Host with an extensive and impressive pedigree of hosting numerous events in Scotland, London and the UK.  Bruce is the founder of Happiness is Egg Shaped whose podcast this year was Bronze Winner of Best Rugby Podcast in the Sports Podcast Awards.  His day job is Director of Schools with WeDO members effectivenow.

A loyal and ongoing supporter of My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, Bruce was a good friend of Doddie and has been awarded a Doddie Champion Cap in recognition of having gone above and beyond to support the charity.  We’re delighted that he will be hosting our Auction, he’s very persuasive!  Last year, to add another feather to his bow, he became a registered Celebrant.

Click HERE to find out more about the Awards Categories.

Click HERE to find out more about nominating & applying.

Click HERE to find out more about partnering with us for the Awards.

Our fundraising on the night is in aid of our charity partner My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. There will be a raffle with great prizes up for grabs, as well as a live auction with a fabulous selection of unique experiences and items.  If you would like to donate an auction item or a prize for the raffle, please do get in touch by emailing us on hello@wedoscotland.

2023 AWARDS DINNER HIGHLIGHTS

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CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS

Please note that bookings are only refundable by emailing [email protected] prior to 12 noon on Tuesday 1st May.