Ayrshire Business Awards

Welcome to The Ayrshire Business Awards 2023 brought to you by Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce.

Finalists

2023 WINNERS ANNOUNCED! 

The Ayrshire Business Awards is established as the leading awards ceremony for Ayrshire business and is a highlight of the business calendar. Attracting high profile industry support and involvement, the Awards offer Ayrshire businesses the opportunity to promote major achievements and celebrate success.

 

Our 2023 Awards Dinner was held on Friday 6th October, at Ayr Racecourse.

 

We are thrilled to announce our 2023 Winners: 

 

 
Recognising businesses that have encouraged their staff to be more active and change their travel habits resulting in a healthier workforce.

Category Winner:

  • Enlighten Training

 

Finalist:

  • Energy Agency

 


Open to any business in Ayrshire, irrespective of size, that has recruited, or is training, an Apprentice.

Category Winner:

  • Arran Community & Voluntary Service

 

Finalists:

  • GE Caledonian Ltd
  • Spirit Aerosystems

 

For businesses that operate with up to 10 employees, including sole traders.

Category Winner:

  • Cogeo Planning & Environmental Services Ltd

 

Finalists:

  • Monarch Financial Services Ltd
  • CJM Project Financial Management Ltd

 


For businesses that have successfully grown their organisation and now operate with 11-50 employees (or full time equivalent).

Category Winner:

  • Cadence BPO

 

Finalists:

  • A & L Mechanical Installations Ltd
  • KO-NEKT (Childcare) CIC

 


For businesses that have successfully grown their organisation and now operate with more than 51 employees (or full time equivalent).

Category Winner:

  • James Frew Ltd

 

Finalist:

  • Regency Facilities Management

 


Open to registered charities that are make a difference to people living, working or studying in the area, to the environment, or otherwise address local social needs.

Category Winner:

  • Cash for Kids

 

Finalists:

  • Aoife's Sensory Bus
  • Ayrshire Hospice

 


Recognising organisations that seek to enhance the social or environmental opportunities for the people who live in the local communities in which the organisation operates.

Category Winner:

  • Shire Housing Association Ltd

 

Finalists:

  • Flamingo Exterior Cleaning
  • Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex
  • Beith Community Development Trust

 

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For organisations that can demonstrate a people centred approach to economic development through the development of organisational policies and practices.

Category Winner:

  • Elizabeth Wallace Bridal

 

Finalists:

  • The Book Nook
  • Utopia Computers

 

 
Open to organisations which have developed a partnership that prepares young people for the world of work.

Category Winner:

  • James Frew Ltd

 

Finalists:

  • Collins Aerospace
  • GE Caledonian Ltd
  • Woodward Inc

 

Recognition of a business which is passionate about environmental sustainability and is driving positive change for people and the planet.

Category Winner:

  • Craufurdland Ltd

 

Finalists:

  • Moir Environmental Ltd
  • W & J Knox Ltd

 

 


Recognising an outstanding individual who demonstrates incomparable vision and leadership qualities within a pioneering business.

Category Winner:

  • Ailsa Reliability Solutions Ltd

 

Finalists:

  • HRM Homecare Services Ltd.
  • M & M Theatrical Productions

 


Open to companies that demonstrate significant international growth proving borders are not a barrier to trade.

Category Winner:

  • Lochlea Distillery

 

Finalists:

  • Kays Scotland
  • Renewable Oil Services

 

 


Open to any organisation, irrespective of size, involved in the hospitality sector in Ayrshire. Organisations must evidence strategies and objectives for achieving growth, together with how these will be achieved and how your business enhances your business profile in Ayrshire.

 Category Winner:

  • SimpsInns

 

Finalists:

  • RAD Hotel Group
  • Auchrannie Resort
  • Trump Turnberry

 


Open to businesses in early stages showing entrepreneurship and innovation, with a determination to succeed.

 Category Winner:

  • ReUse Golf Balls

 

Finalists:

  • Pro Paints
  • Monarch Financial Services Ltd

 


Open to any organisation, irrespective of size, involved in the tourism, leisure, visitor attractions or hospitality sectors in Ayrshire.

 Category Winner:

  • Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere

 

Finalists:

  • Ayr Gaiety Partnership (The Gaiety Theatre)
  • Trump Turnberry

 

 
Designed for organisations who can demonstrate a commitment to improving their staff's health and wellbeing.

 Category Winner:

  • Buzzworks Holdings

 

Finalists:

  • HRM Homecare Services Ltd.
  • Coffee Break Languages

 

The awards provide the ideal opportunity to promote business achievements, raise profile and recognise success. The quality of entrants has continued to increase year on year and all Ayrshire organisations are encouraged to participate.


By entering these Awards, companies gain recognition and publicity for their achievements, successes and accomplishments.

 

Announcements!

16th August 2023

We are delighted to announce that magician and presenter Ben Hanlin will be our host for the evening. 

 

1st May 2023

Ayrshire Chamber is pleased to welcome Business Gateway Ayrshire as our 2023 Ayrshire Business Awards Principal Sponsor. We thank them for their continued support of Ayrshire Chamber.

ABA23 Principal Sponsor

ABA23 Principal Sponsor