Moray Chamber Awards: Lynda Robertson honoured as Seafield Arms Hotel wins award
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A BUCKIE community stalwart was recognised with a surprise award at the Moray Chamber Business Awards on Wednesday (December 6).
Lynda Robertson, whose work at Pozzis Newsagents across a number of decades helped introduce a number of youngsters to work, received a huge ovation when she received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The surprise award – which has never been handed out before – came at the end of the night at The Seafield Arms Hotel in Cullen.
Lynda said she was "overwhelmed" by the win. She said: "I was extremely surprised and overwhelmed. I was very honoured to be the first recipient of this award.
"I'd just like to thank my staff who have worked with us over all the years, the customers and everybody that has paid a part in the 35 years of being in business."
As well as hosting the event, The Seafield Arms won the Small-Medium Enterprise of the Year, with manager Ailie Flett accepting the award on their behalf.
Ailie started with the company Regency Car Sales at the age of 16, before moving to Morlich Homes and working up to the role of hotel manager in 2018.
She said: "It's a team effort. We have worked hard for the award so it's been good. I'm proud of the team and what we have achieved."
In addition, The Humble Burger, in Elgin, won Most Promising Enterprise and the Corporate Social Responsibility Award was won by Mackenzie and Cruickshank in Forres. RAF Lossiemouth received a special recognition award.
Moray Chamber's CEO Sarah Medcraf was delighted for all five winners, and pleased with the night's success overall.
She said: “We have had a really special evening, and I am delighted we were able to shine the spotlight on so much success across Moray.
"In really difficult times businesses are showing time and time again they can overcome hurdles and flourish."
