THE Institute of Directors Scotland last night honoured Martin Armstrong, Simon Erlanger and Celine Sinclair at the IoD Scotland Director of the Year Awards.

Mr Armstong, who is group chief executive of Wheatley Group, won in the large business category; Mr Erlanger, managing director of Isle of Harris Distillery emerged victorious in the medium sized business category; and Ms Sinclair, chief executive of The Yard, which offers play services for disabled children and their siblings, won for small business.

Commenting on the three Director of the Year Award winners, the judging panel, which was chaired by Raymond O’Hare said: “Martin Armstrong’s long-term leadership of Wheatley has seen a radical transformation in the financial health of the company and the contribution it has made to Scotland.

“Simon Erlanger’s excellent use of community and people has built a sustainable company.

“Reaching more people is a huge objective for The Yard and Celine Sinclair is delivering this. Terrific performance across the board. She is a director who will go far and is an example to others.”

There were six further categories with winners including Andrew Morrison, managing director of AM Bid Services, who won Emerging Director of the Year; and Mark Williams, managing director of NWH Group, who won Family Business Director of the Year.

The winners of the Scottish categories progress to the UK awards.