MaITLaND Mackie,  chairman of the Mackies of Scotland ice-cream firm, has won recognition for his commitment to environmental issues in a business awards scheme.  Dr Mackie was presented with the first Lifetime achievement award at the Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland (Vibes) awards in Edinburgh yesterday.  Gillian Bruce, chairwoman of Vibes, said:  The Vibes Lifetime achievement award recognises individuals who have dedicated their careers to the pursuit of environmental excellence in their business as well as the promotion of these ideas throughout Scotland.  Family-owned Mackies has demonstrated its commitment to low-carbon strategies by a range of actions. These include installing three wind turbines which allow Mackies ice-cream to be produced using renewable energy.  Dr Mackie said:  Saving the world for our grandchildren has to be the most over-riding and crucial objective of our generation. I would be delighted if I have helped in any way.  The best management award for a large firm went to Brand-Rex, the Fife-based cabling specialist. Glasgow-based Freshlink Food and FIS Chemicals of aberdeenshire won the awards for medium and small companies respectively.  Edinburgh-based Rabbies Small Group Tours won the changing behaviour award.  Vibes is a partnership between Environmental Protection UK; Scottish Environment Protection agency; Scottish Government and Zero Waste Scotland.