That the Parliament celebrates the success of Mid Scotland and Fife Region-based winners at the Courier Business Awards 2026; recognises that the special Outstanding Contribution trophy was presented to Geoff Brown, who is the founder of Perth housebuilder GS Brown and former St Johnstone chairman, along with the Perthshire and Overall Family awards; commends Apprentice Award winner, Dave Cooper of the Auchterarder-based construction company JML SIPs, and Business Leader winner, Michelle Quadrelli of Technical Textile Engineers Scott & Fyfe in Tayport; praises the Employer of the Year winner, Caledonia Housing Association, which is based in Perth, for its approach to building a supportive, inclusive workplace culture and commitment to investing in ongoing staff training, development and retention; commends the Fife Family Award winner, Pettycur Bay Holiday Park in Kinghorn; highlights the achievement of Innovation and Technology Transmission winner, Quickblock, which is a building supplier based in Stirling; applauds Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality winner, Fairmont Hotel St Andrews; recognises the Transition to Net Zero winner, AJ Renewables, which is a construction company based in Lochgelly; congratulates Young Business winner, Pinchy’s Gelato, which is based in Pitlochry, and sends its very best to all the other winners for continued success.
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, David Barratt, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Murdo Fraser, Stephen Kerr, Julie MacDougall, Stuart McMillan, Angela Ross, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance