The awards, designed to celebrate and recognise excellence in businesses created by young people, aged 16-18, are independently judged and require students to set up trade stands; submit a business report and deliver a business presentation.

Over 2000 students have taken part in this year's Young Enterprise Scotland Company Programme, creating more than 200 new businesses. Having already won their regional events the 15 finalists are set to compete for a chance to represent Scotland at the UK Finals held in London.

Follow the hashtag #YESawards on Twitter for regular updates and show your support by voting in The People’s Choice Award - just scroll to the bottom and click on your choice. The fifteen finalists are:

Argyll & Bute Company of the Year 2016

Deja Moo - Argyll & Bute Winners
Deja Moo - Argyll & Bute Winners

Lochgilphead High School company Deja Moo designed and produced a cow inspired canvas bag, finding great sales success.

Ayrshire Company of the Year 2016

Horizon Pages - Ayrshire Winners
Horizon Pages - Ayrshire Winners

Horizon Pages from Kilmarnock Academy sought to ease the difficult transition from Primary to Secondary education by creating a survival guide for pupils, securing sales to local Primary schools along the way.

Dumfries & Galloway Company of the Year 2016

High Tea - Dumfries and Galloway Winners
High Tea - Dumfries and Galloway Winners

Selling through local shops, their school and Christmas markets. High Tea from Castle Douglas High School manufactured and sold vintage cake stands and bird feeders made from upcycled old crockery.

Dunbartonshire Company of the Year 2016

Urban Creative - Dunbartonshire Winners
Urban Creative - Dunbartonshire Winners

Urban Creative, a craft e-commerce business from Lomond School used the online platform Etsy to sell their unique picture frames with small messages and crafted images.

Fife Company of the Year 2016

Create - Fife Winners
Create - Fife Winners

Create from Lochgelly High School. Produced and sold a range of handcrafted products from slate items, that proved to be very popular with their local market.

Forth Valley Company of the Year 2016

Bamboo - Forth Valley Winners
Bamboo - Forth Valley Winners

Bamboo, of Stirling High School successfully launched a children's book with an educative and entertaining character that's featured throughout - their book is called Patcho's Playground Panic.

Glasgow Company of the Year 2016

Pure Chuffed - Glasgow Winners
Pure Chuffed - Glasgow Winners

Pure Chuffed, will represent Glasgow and their school Lochend Community High School, with their Glasgow inspired jewellery collection. From pendants to cuff-links Pure Chuffed have designed and sold their range with Glasgow's famous Duke of Wellington Statue in them.

Grampian Company of the Year 2016

5th Scent - Grampian Winners
5th Scent - Grampian Winners

5th Scent from Inverurie Academy created and produced a successful range of scented candles, bags and air fresheners, with a range of scents including; Sea Breeze and Northern lights.

Highland & Moray Company of the Year 2016

Radiate - Highland & Moray Winners
Radiate - Highland & Moray Winners

Young Enterprise company Radiate, from Glen Urquhart High School produced and sold bead bracelets that change colour when they are exposed to UV light. Targeting the sports market and donating 10% of their profits to the skin cancer charity, Meleanoma UK, Radiate’s product acts as a reminder of sun exposure.

Lanarkshire Company of the Year 2016

Tiny Tartan Tales - Lanarkshire Winners
Tiny Tartan Tales - Lanarkshire Winners

Hamilton College company Tiny Tartan Tales created a unique children's book called Eddy which is aimed at 3 - 7 year olds, that includes hand produced graphic design.

Lothian Company of the Year 2016

Artemis - Lothian Winners
Artemis - Lothian Winners

Artemis’ successful range of jewellery and charms have proven to be very popular, securing George Watson's College students a Young Enterprise finalist place.

Orkney Company of the Year 2016

Orkanna - Orkney Winners
Orkanna - Orkney Winners

Kirkwall Grammar School, company Orkanna designed and created a mobile app for tourists and locals alike in Orkney. The app aims to provide a platform to explore all that Orkney has to offer.

Renfrewshire Company of the Year 2016

Glass Act - Renfrewshire Winners
Glass Act - Renfrewshire Winners

Glass Act, of Inverclyde Academy, assembled and decorated glass centrepiece bowls and Mason drinking jars for retail sales and event functions. They even sold their products in Braehead shopping centre stall.

Shetland Company of the Year 2016

Regazza - Shetland Winners
Regazza - Shetland Winners

Regazza, a company created by the students of Anderson High School spotted a growing trend and developed a Shetland-themed colouring book for adults which features original designs by local artists.

Tayside Company of the Year 2016

Authentic Designs - Tayside Winners
Authentic Designs - Tayside Winners

Authentic Designs from Crieff High School, successfully produced as range of log candle holder products alongside seasonal gifts specifically crafted to target the Christmas market.

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