49 businesses in 14 categories have been named as finalists in the annual Life with Style Awards. The judges were delighted at the overwhelming volume and quality of applications this year which reflects the fantastic variety of entrepreneurs, innovative local businesses and organisations in the North-east.
They found shortlisting them more challenging than ever, however, the team of judges have announced that these are the 2016 finalists;
Retailer of the Year
Sponsored by Bon Accord & St Nicholas Centre
@hamishmunro
Books and Beans
Laings
Excellence in Beauty Provision
Innocent Aesthetics
Abz..olute Beauty Spa
Polish Nail and Beauty
Cloud Nine Beauty
Best Place to Eat (3 categories)
Sponsored by Musa
Restaurants and Bistros Category
The White Horse Inn
Ciao Napoli
The Merchant Bistro
Howies Restaurant
No10 Bar and Restaurant
Coffee Shops and Cafes
Carmelite Aberdeen
Cocoa Ooze
Books and Beans
The Coffee Apothecary
Local Flavours Category
Freshmex
Country Flavours
Muchacho
Excellence in Hairdressing
Elan Hair Studio
Cach-Ca Hair Studio
Linton and Mac
Blush
The Creative Award
Sponsored by Frasermedia
Kim Dalglish Florist and Flower School
Portraiture
Papillon Design and Landscaping
Mellis Media
Small Prints Photography
Hotel of the Year
Sponsored by Fergus & Glover
Village Hotel Club Kingswells
Malmaison Hotel
Crowne Plaza Aberdeen Airport
Health and Wellbeing Award
Sponsored by Fergus & Glover
Nuffield Health and Wellbeing
Transition Extreme Sports Ltd
Laura’s Gym
Fitness Award
Sponsored by Sport Aberdeen
Aberdeen Sports Village
Prime Mover Pathway
Laura’s Gym
Best Bar
Sponsored by Red Bull
Soul
Orchid
Ninety-Nine Bar and Kitchen
The Community Award
Sponsored by Village Hotel Club
Aberdeen Sports Village
Maggie’s Aberdeen
Aberdeen FC Community Trust
NESS
Glencraft
CLAN Cancer Support
Best New Business
Sponsored by STV
Linton and Mac
Freshmex
Saplinbrae Hotel and Lodges
The Bank Cafe and Restaurant
Lasting Contribution to the North-east’s Lifestyle Scene
Sponsored by Aberdeen International Airport
Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre
PB Devco
Aberdeen Performing Arts
Northsound Radio
The winners will be announced at a Gala Awards Dinner on Thursday 16th June at the Ardoe House Hotel. The evening is being sponsored by a host of local companies including Finnies the Jeweller, STV and Cala Homes.
The Trend Readers Award is still open and voting by the readers and the public will close at noon on Monday 23rd May, the winner of this will be announced at the dinner go to www.trendmagazine.co.uk/awards to vote for your favourite business.
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