Pride of Inverurie Awards
The Pride of Inverurie Awards 2026 took place on Friday 14th August at The Drouthy Laird. The Ceremony was a true highlight of the year, seeing the whole town coming together to champion those who make Inverurie special.
2026 Ceremony
Excellence in Service | This award recognises a business or individual that always delivers great customer service, delivers an excellent customer experience and makes their customers feel special.
Sponsored by Raeburns
*Sarah Cocker (Hideaway Inverurie)
*Stacey Grant (Granton Developments) | WINNER
*Gary Cox (Edwards)
Community Champion | This award recognises a volunteer who gives up their time to make a real difference to their community. They may support the vulnerable, fundraise, support projects which benefit the community or be a willing helper.
Sponsored by Kinnon’s Garage
*Gemma Williamson (Real Life Options)
*Men in Mind, Inverurie | WINNER
*Stuart Devine (Ashvale, Inverurie)
Young Achiever | This award celebrates a young person who has completed significant and outstanding achievement. For example raising large amounts of money for charity, representing their country, a significant academic achievement or valuable contribution to their community.
Sponsored by We Are Inverurie BID
*Euan Bruce
*Isla Cochrane
*Liam Leiper-Milne | WINNER
Unsung Hero | This award recognises an act of bravery, courage or outstanding level of service from an individual within the Inverurie community.
Sponsored by Mathieson Financial Services
*Ashleigh Rae/Eden
*Inverurie First Responders | WINNER
*Jane Fraser (Acorn Centre)
Sports Personality | This gold medal award is for an individual who has shown unique levels of success and/or who has contributed unreservedly to their sport. They should have achieved a high standard of performance at a local, regional or national level.
Sponsored by Hosie Electrical
*Lorraine Hyde
*Colin Wallace
*Joanna Robertson | WINNER
Businessperson of the Year | This will be presented to an individual who has shown an outstanding contribution to their sector, above and beyond their own company or organisation’s expectations.
Sponsored by Johnston Carmichael
*Andrew McLeod (HMD Opticians) | WINNER
*Callum Guild (Inverurie Ladies Gym)
Future Focus Award | This award honours great teaching; coaching or mentoring from people who demonstrate though their activities the role coaching and teaching play in encouraging, transforming lives and inspiring others.
Sponsored by Northwood North East
*Bruce Ritchie (McWilliam Lippe)
*Michael Kelman x Connor Killoh (Inverurie Golf Club) | WINNER
*Nikki Simpson (Garioch Rugby)
J G Ross Bakers’ Lifetime Achievement was awarded to the Allan Booth.
