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The Society Awards winners 2022: The best food, lifestyle, wellbeing and retail businesses in the north-east

The best of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire's independent businesses were revealed in style at the Society Awards 2022. Image: Wullie Marr/DC Thomson
The best of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire's independent businesses were revealed in style at the Society Awards 2022. Image: Wullie Marr/DC Thomson

The wait is finally over and we can now reveal the winners of The Society Awards 2022.

Claps, cheers and whistles reverberated around the stunning Sandman Signature Hotel ballroom as the very best north-east businesses were celebrated in style.

Sponsored by Aberdeen Inspired, the Awards recognise excellence from those working within Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire’s food and drink, wellbeing, lifestyle and retail industries.

And with 14 awards up for grabs among 39 finalists, the atmosphere was electric as the crowd of nominees anxiously waited to hear who had won.

But the wait is finally over and without further ado, we can reveal the winners of The Society Awards 2022.


Winners of The Society Awards 2022

Bar of the Year, sponsored by Original 106

Grape & Grain

Highly Commended: The Ivy Lodge

Best Social Media Presence of the Year, sponsored by Prospect 13

Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course

Inside Grape & Grain, Bar of the Year. Image: Paul Glendell

Casual Dining/Coffee House of the Year, sponsored by P&J Live

Nooks & Crannies Tea Room

Drinks Business of the Year, sponsored by Evening Express

Raw Culture Kombucha

Eco Award, sponsored by Cala

Butterfly Effect

Food Business of the Year, sponsored by Laings Directline

Amity Fish Company

Hair and Beauty Award, sponsored by Temple Clinic

Justin at Ishoka

Health and Wellbeing Award, sponsored by Gary Walker Wealth Management

Steve Munro Fitness

Home & Interiors Awards, sponsored by Stewart Milnes Homes

Everlong Studio & Gift Shop

Lynne Gillan and Malcolm Watson at Nooks and Crannies, Casual Dining/Coffee House of the Year. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Independent Fashion/Clothes Business of the Year, sponsored by Finnies the Jeweler

Midnight Elegance Bridal

Independent Restaurant of the Year, sponsored by Dandara

Cafe Boheme

Most Adaptable Business of the Year, sponsored by Aberdeen Sports Village

Boozy Events

Highly Commended: Just A Wee Gift

Newcomer of the Year, sponsored by Atholl Scott Financial Services

Aberdam Dutch Fries

Outstanding Contribution, sponsored by Aberdeen Inspired

Mary Martin, The Douglas Hotel

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