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GALLERY: Glamorous guests dressed to impress at The Society Awards 2022

Society Awards 2022, 
All the winners on stage.
Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Society Awards 2022, All the winners on stage. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson

The red carpet was rolled out at The Sandman Signature Hotel last night as the creme de la creme of local businesses gathered for the third annual Society Awards.

Society Awards 2022, Sandman Signature Hotel, Aberdeen. Image by:  Wullie Marr / DC Thomson

The bubbly flowed and so did the banter as more than 200 glitzy guests gathered to celebrate the small but mighty businesses that continue to punch above their weight in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Hosted by media expert and TV presenter Pauline Fraser, the sophisticated soiree kicked off in style with a drinks reception before guests took their seats in the stunning ballroom for the main event.

Claps and cheers rang out when Society editor Ellie House officially opened the awards, congratulating all the inspiring finalists and generous sponsors.

Ellie House of Society officially opens the awards. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson

An excited hush then fell over the venue as the wait was finally over and the winners were revealed.

Held in association with Aberdeen Inspired, the awards saw 39 independent businesses across retail, wellbeing, lifestyle, and food and drink sectors shortlisted across 14 categories.

Throughout the evening, guests were also treated to a slap-up three-course meal, entertainment from the amazing Secret Singers and a floor-filling DJ set from DJ Home Alone.

The secret singers take to the stage. Image by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
DJ Home Alone. Image by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson

Money on the night was also raised for children’s charity Charlie House which supports children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and their families across the north-east.

Our photographers Wullie Marr and Paul Glendell where there to capture the moment.

Can you spot yourself in the photo gallery below…

Guests drinks reception. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Angela Rutherford, Kirsty Forsyth and Rhianon Irvine at the drinks reception. Image by: Wullie Marr/DC Thomson
From left is Shaun Smith, Katya Smith, Marisha Gibb, Dougie Gibb. Image by: Wullie Marr/DC Thomson
Big smiles at the Sandman’s tonight. Image by: Wullie Marr/DC Thomson
Toasting a fabulous night are Ash Keenon and Chris Geary.  Image by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson
Pictured are Bob and Kelly Milne at the drinks reception. Image by: Paul Glendell/DC Thomson
Society drinks reception guests Inese and Dean Gowans. Image by Paul Glendell/DC Thomson
From left is Will and Dominique Blake with Steve Ogilvie. Image by Paul Glendell/DC Thomson
A buzzing atmosphere at the drinks reception. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Society Awards 2022. Image by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Holding up drinks are Gillian Campbell, Shona McCaskill and Carole Innes. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
From left is Elenor Jack Blair MacLennon and Hannah Duncan. Image by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Glamorous ladies Alex K, Leona Willox and Gemma Bertolotto. Image by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Guests from Cabezon Beverage Co. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Harley Somerville and Kelsey Catto at the drinks reception. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Lynne Gillan and Malcolm Watson. Image by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Pictured at the drinks reception from Butterfly effect are Lauran Brook and Claire Paton – Oakes. Image by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Pictured is at the drinks reception is the Athol Scott Sponsors team. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Society Awards guests Tim Martin and Fiona Macdonald. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
From left is Amy O’donnell, Graeme and Cerri McDonald. Image by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Pictured together Wayne and Laura Henderson. Image by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Awards: Millie Hordowicz and Monica McQuilter, Highly commended in the Bar of the Year Award, The Ivy Lodge. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Awards: Jeanette Forbes, with the trophy for the Bar of the Year Award, Grape and Grain. Image by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Awards: Leona Willox and Alex K of Meldrum House Hotel winning Social Media presence of the year. Image by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Awards: Lauren Brook and Claire Paton-Oakes, with the Eco Award, Butterfly Effect. Image by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
A talented musician setting the tone. Image by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Awards: Ash Keenon and Chris Geary from Raw Culture Kombucha, won the Drinks Business of the year award. Image by:  Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Awards: Malcolm Watson and Lynne Gillan of Nooks and Crannies Tea Room, Fraserburgh winning the Casual Dining, Coffee House of the Year. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Speech from Adrian Watson of Aberdeen Inspired. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Awards: The Health and Wellbeing award went to Steve Munro Fitness. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Awards: Highly Commended in Most Adaptable Business, Just A Wee Gift, Laura Henderson. Image by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Awards: Michael Robertson, Jody Miles and David Griffiths of Aberdamm Dutch Fries, winners of the Newcomer of the year award. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Awards: Outstanding Contribution winner, Mary Martin of the Douglas Hotel. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
All of the Society Awards 2022 winners on stage. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Dinner celebrations. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Award celebrations continue throughout the night. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Guests of the Society Awards 2022. Image by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Entertainment continues throughout the night. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Society Awards 2022, Sandman Signature Hotel, Aberdeen. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Secret singer’s continue to entertain. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Delicious food specially crafted at Sandman’s Hotel.  Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Time to dance! Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Singing and dancing the night away. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Secret Singer entertaining the guests. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Big smiles from a wonderful night. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Dancing the night away. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Singing and dancing through the night. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Singing and dancing the night away.  Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Outstanding Achievement of the Year Award sponsored by Aberdeen Inspired. Sponsor Adrian Watson, winner May Martin from Douglas Hotel and presenter Pauline Fraser. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Independent Most adaptable business of the year award winner Bozy Events. Aberdeen sports village sponsor Ludi Metelski with winners Bozy Events. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Independent Business of the year award: From left, Dandera sponsor Claire Bathgate  and award winner Natashia Milne. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Awards: Stewart Milne sponsor Tanya Fowlie with Home and Interiors award winner Jodie Bews. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Guests from Temple Clinic enjoying the evening. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
One of the Secret singers. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
A buzzing atmosphere at the Sandmans Hotel tonight.  Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Award: Health and Wellbeing from left is sponsor Shona MacAskill , winner Steve Munro fitness and presenter Pauline Fraser. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Awards:  Independent Resturaunt of the Year was Cafe Boheme, Natasha Milne. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Jodie Bews of Everlong Studio and Gift Shop, winner of the Home & Interiors Award. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
The Atholl Scott Financial services table. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Guests joining in with the floor singers. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Guests at their table. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
The Garlogie Inn table. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Sponsors Temple Clinic. Image: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
The Prospect 13 team. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
The Ivy Lodge Team. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Food Business of the Year Award:  from left, Laings Directline’s  Janine Cameron with winner Amity Fish Company Jimmy Buchan and Jenna Urquhart with presenter Pauline Fraser. Image by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Drinks Business Award: Evening Express sponsor Craig Walker with winners from Raw Culture Ash Keenon And Chris Geary. Image by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Eco Award:  from left, Cala Sponsor Hannah Duncan, with Butteryfly Effect winners Claire Paton-Oakes and Lauren Brook. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Casual Diner Award:  from left, P&J Live sponsor Lyndsey Shepherd with winners from Nooks Malcom Watson and Lynne Gillan. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Lovely ladies pictured from left are Gillian Campbell, Shona McCaskill and Carole Innes. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Best social media presence Award: Sponsor Cerri Mcdonald with winner Leona Willox and Alex K from Meldrum House. Image by Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Bar of the Year Award: Original 106 sponsor Claire Stevenson, with winner Jeannette Forbes. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
Bar of the Year Specially commended Award:  Orignial 106 sponsor Claire Stevenson, with Millie Hordowicz and Moniica McQuilter And presenter Pauline Fraser. Image by: Paul Glendell / DC Thomson
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