Practest won the Highland Business Award for Most Promising New Business sponsored by Business Gateway, in 2025. Sponsored by Business Gateway Highland, the award recognises the ambition and resilience shown by start-ups across the region. “Business Gateway Highland is delighted to sponsor the Highland Business Award for Most Promising New Business as it aligns closely with our core mission of supporting entrepreneurship and helping new ventures thrive,” he said. “North Highland Chamber of Commerce is delighted to sponsor the new Apprentice of the Year category at the Highland Business Awards because apprenticeships are central to the Chamber’s work,” she said. Time to celebrate Highland successThe Highland Business Awards return on September 25, bringing together the region's brightest businesses, most inspiring leaders, and community champions.