The Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce has officially revealed the winners of the 2025 Chamber Champion Awards, held on Tuesday 9th September at Carnoustie Golf Hotel & Spa. Alator Data Services Ltd triumphed as the overall winner, taking home the prestigious £5,000 advertising package provided by Scottish broadcasting giant STV.
On the day, 11 awards were presented to outstanding businesses and individuals from across the region, recognising exceptional achievements in innovation, upskilling, community impact, and net-zero commitments. The celebrations began with a welcome from Chamber CEO, Alison Henderson, followed by addresses from Brian Cairns of Michelin Development, the events Headline Sponsor, who spoke passionately about their dedication to supporting sustainable growth, encouraging enterprise, and empowering local businesses to reach their full potential. Later in the day, he took to the stage to announce the winning Business of the Year.
David Brown, Founder of Alator Data Services said: “We truly did not expect to walk away with one award today, let alone two! We’re thrilled to be celebrated alongside so many inspiring businesses in Dundee & Angus and are excited to use the STV advertising package to share our story even further. I’d like to thank our small but mighty team of 6 who have contributed to this achievement.”
Category winners included Scott & Fyfe Ltd, Robertson Construction Tayside, Dover Fueling Solutions and DP&L Travel Management. 4 individuals were also crowned winners: Jamie Dryden, Alba Media, Rebecca Ling, LearnLing, Roy O’Kane, Kanzen for Life and Megan Brown, MMG Chartered Accountants. Each winner was celebrated for their commitment to excellence and positive impact in the Dundee & Angus area.
The awards attracted 28 shortlisted businesses and individuals across six categories, assessed by a judging panel representing Michelin Development, Hillcrest, STV, Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education and NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation.
This year’s category sponsors - STV, ESP Group, DYW Tay Cities, Montrose Port Authority, Robertson Construction Tayside and Scott & Fyfe - were recognised for their invaluable contribution to making the event possible. Additional thanks were given to NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation, the Chamber Champion Reward Partner, for their continued support in celebrating business excellence in the region.
Alison Henderson, CEO at Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce, said:
“It’s always a privilege to bring so many incredible organisations together, and this year’s awards was no different. We are so proud to recognise our finalists achievements, share their successes, and strengthen our sense of community in Dundee & Angus. On behalf of myself and the wider Chamber Team, we’d like to congratulate all of our winners!”
Speaking on behalf of the judging panel, Emma Donaldson, STV said: “This year’s Chamber Champion Awards have been nothing short of extraordinary. The calibre of nominees was exceptional, and the narratives that unfolded throughout the judging process underscored the ingenuity, resilience, and unwavering commitment of our local business community.
"It is with great conviction that we have named Alator as Business of the Year. Their remarkable innovation, steadfast dedication to combating climate change, and the undeniable demand for their products set them apart as a beacon of progress and purpose. I am eager to witness the continued success and transformative impact they will undoubtedly make in the years to come.”
The full list of winners are:
Digital Innovation, sponsored by Robertson Construction Tayside:
Individual: Jamie Dryden, Alba Media
Business: Alator Data Services
Future Skills, sponsored by DYW Tay Cities:
Individual: Rebecca Ling, LearnLing
Business: Scott & Fyfe
Impact, sponsored by The ESP Group:
Individual: Roy O'Kane, Kanzen for Life
Business: Robertson Construction Tayside
International, sponsored by Scott & Fyfe:
Business: Dover Fueling Solutions
Net Zero, sponsored by Montrose Port Authority:
Business: DP&L Travel Management
People Pioneer, sponsored by STV:
Individual: Megan Brown, MMG Chartered Accountants
Business: Dover Fueling Solutions
Chamber Business Champion 2025, sponsored by Michelin Development:
Alator Data Services
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