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:
Finalist:

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:
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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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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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:
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:
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:
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:
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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:
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.