The best of SPAR Scotland celebrated at glittering awards

The third annual SPAR Scotland Awards recognised and celebrated excellence in SPAR throughout the year. Held at the SPAR Scotland tradeshow in Aviemore on September 26th, the glittering awards celebrated independent SPAR retailers, valued suppliers and SPAR Scotland employees and representatives, who demonstrated exceptional performance and innovation across a host of categories.

Colin McLean, SPAR Scotland CEO, said: “The SPAR Scotland Awards underscores our commitment to celebrating innovation, excellence, and the community spirit within SPAR. We were honoured to celebrate these remarkable individuals, stores and suppliers who are driving positive change and inspiring others. We have been really impressed with all that everyone has achieved over the last 12 months, and it has been an honour to recognise these remarkable achievements.”

SPAR Scotland Award highlights:

Independent Community Store of the Year – sponsored by JTI

Winner: SPAR Pinkie Farm

Company Owned Community Store of the Year – sponsored by Graham’s the Family Dairy

Winner: SPAR Saltcoats

Independent store of the year – sponsored by AG Barr

Winner: David’s Kitchen Kirkcaldy

Company Owned Store of the Year – sponsored by Hovis

Winner: SPAR Castletown

SPAR Brand Store of the Year – sponsored by SPAR UK

Independent winner: SPAR Lochcarron

Company Owned Store winner: SPAR Glamis Centre

Vape Store of the Year – sponsored by the Vape Supplier

Independent winner: SPAR Motherwell Rd, Bellshill

Company Owned Store winner: SPAR Culloden

Suppliers of the Year – sponsored by Relex

Supplier of the Year awards were given to companies based on product supply, NPD, and promotional support activity:

• Tobacco & Vaping – British American Tobacco
• Impulse – AG Barr
• Licensed – Budweiser Brewing Group
• Grocery – Pladis UK
• Non Food – Sofidel
• Chilled – Compleat Food Group
• Frozen – McCain
• Bakery & Cakes – Browning’s the Bakers
• Food to Go – Rollover

NEW Future Stars Award – sponsored by the Scottish FA

Working in partnership with the Scottish FA, the new Future Stars award was designed and open to CJ Lang & Son colleagues from across the business.

Winners:

1. Scott Laws
2. Darren Murphy
3. Fernanda De Souza