ON October 19 The Herald will be celebrating the wealth of talent in Scotland by clients, agencies and organisations who have successfully utilised the power of online advertising and technology to grow their business.

The Herald Scottish Digital Business Awards 2017 in association with DigitalBoost and supported by Business Gateway, Enigma People Solutions, SQA, Prudential, RMD & s1jobs have partnered to host a glittering awards ceremony at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow.

Hugh Lightbody, chief officer of Business Gateway National Unit said: “We know, through the successful delivery of the DigitalBoost programme, that businesses across Scotland are embracing digital skills and technologies resulting in a positive impact to their business. 

“The Herald Scottish Digital Business Awards brings together many of Scotland’s top digital talent and provides an opportunity to recognise the importance of the sector.  It also allows us to celebrate their innovation, their skills, and recognise their achievements.  We wish all of the finalist’s good luck.”

David Mains, director, Enigma People Solutions said: “The Herald Scottish Digital Business Awards is one event we always look forward to and this year is no different. Having supported these awards for eight years now, it's been amazing to see their growth and the importance they play within the Scottish technology sector. We can't wait to celebrate with all of our finalists and winners on the night - all should be very proud of their achievements.”

Martyn Ware, head of assessment futures at SQA said: "SQA is delighted to sponsor the Education and Training Award. I look forward to recognising the innovative ways that the finalists have used e-learning, to enhance education and training, at the ceremony next month."

Daniel Sedgwick, head of digital proposition development, Prudential said: ‘We are very much looking forward to attending this year’s Herald Scottish Digital Business Awards and getting the opportunity to meet up with some of our industry’s top Digital professionals’.

Gavin Maxwell, managing director, RMD, said: “We are excited to be part of the ninth annual Scottish Digital Business Awards and to sponsor & present the Public Sector Award at this year’s ceremony. We are looking forward to celebrating the digital success of all involved organisations and toasting to this year’s finalists and winners.”

With the date set and Scotland’s digital industries mix of creativity, forward thinking and technical excellence gathering in October, we want you to join them.

To book your table, please contact Heather Steven on 0141 302 6018 or visit www.newsquestscotlandevents.com/events/digibiz/

Shortlist:

Business to Business Award

AM Bid Services

Encompass Corporation

Red Evolution – Share my Office

Screenmedia Design – Honeywell Aerospace

E-Commerce Award - Supported by DigitalBoost

Big Red Digital

Digital Six – ETB Technologies

Labels4Kids Ltd

Wholesale Domestic

Charity and Social Enterprise Award

Assist Social Capital CIC

Simon Community Scotland

xDesign - Neatebox

Young Scot

Public Sector Award – Supported by RMD

Ayrshire College

Business Gateway – DigitalBoost

NHS Health Scotland

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

Best Mobile Application Award (inc Games)

Find a Player

Ketchup Digital – Medsmart

Ketchup Digital – Premier Punt

xDesign & Whitespace

Consumer Engagement Award

Equator – Clydesdale Bank

KILTR WIFI

LUX Agency – The Food & Drink Agency

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

Education & Training Award – Supported by SQA

Front Page – Disney Stars

Innovation Digital – Scottish College for Educational Leadership

Nucleus Financial

Scottish Social Services Council: Making Better Decisions

Student Award

To be announced on the night

Best Use of Social Media Award

Ayrshire College

DotScot Registry

DYW Glasgow

Equator – Clydesdale Bank

Historic Environment Scotland

Digital Professional of the Year Award –Supported by Prudential

Carole Logan - Equator

Jacqueline MacDougall - DigitalBoost

John McLeish - Equator

Kirstin Watson - Innovation Digital

Louise Henderson - Scottish College for Educational Leadership

Digital Agency Award – Supported by Enigma People Solutions

Equator

Screenmedia

Storm ID

xDesign