Brakes Scotland Celebrates Multiple Wins at the 2026 SWA Achievers Awards

Brakes Scotland enjoyed a fantastic evening at the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) Achievers Awards last week, securing major wins and commendations across the business.

The annual awards celebrate excellence, innovation and achievement throughout Scotland’s wholesale industry — and this year Brakes Scotland was awarded a number of accolades.

Award Highlights

Brakes Scotland proudly took home awards in a number of categories, recognising both the organisation’s culture and the outstanding contributions of its people:

• Winner – Great Place to Work
• Winner – Driver of the Year: Alec Cartoon
• Winner – Local Food Champion: Matt Farmer
• Runner-up – Sustainable Supplier of the Year
• Highly Commended – Best Marketing Initiative

Commenting on the awards Martin McCardle, Regional Operations Manager for Brakes Scotland, said: “These achievements highlight the passion, excellence and customer commitment that Brakes Scotland teams demonstrate every day. Winning across such diverse categories — from people and culture to sustainability, marketing and local sourcing — showcases the breadth of talent and dedication across the business.”