WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE OUR FANTASTIC FINALISTS FOR THE 2024 AYRSHIRE BUSINESS AWARDS!
Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce would like to extend our thanks to all applicants for this years' awards. We are blown away by the number of applications returned and the quality of Ayrshire businesses.
Good luck to all applicants in the next stage, from all at Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce!
Please CLICK HERE to book your Ayrshire Business Awards celebration dinner tickets or table!
The Ayrshire Business Awards are established as the leading awards ceremony for Ayrshire business and are 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.
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 with free application entry, all Ayrshire organisations are encouraged to apply.
By entering these Awards, companies gain recognition and publicity for their achievements, successes and accomplishments.
Applications are now CLOSED!
Applications closed at 5pm on Friday 12th July 2024.
Please note, businesses could apply for a maximum of 3 categories at the 2024 Ayrshire Business Awards.
Businesses that have previously won an award in 2023 were not eligible to re-apply for that specific award in 2024.
Meet our 2024 award finalists!
This category is open to any business in Ayrshire, irrespective of size or sector, that has recruited, or is training, an Apprentice. An apprentice is a member of your staff who is training while they earn and is working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
FINALISTS:
- Alan White Design Ltd – Murray Neilson
- GE Aerospace – Louise Collins
- NHS Ayrshire & Arran – Kristi McCormack
- The Way Forward 2045 – Mason Kidd
This award recognises businesses achieving growth across a range of metrics. Open to businesses that operate with up to 10 employees, including sole traders. Entrants should be able to present a strong performance record, demonstrate a credible plan for continued success and explain how their business differentiates itself from its competitors.
FINALISTS:
- Ayrshire Healing Centre
- LM Motor Company
- Ralston Contracts Ltd
- ReUse Golf Balls
This award recognises businesses achieving growth across a range of metrics. Open to businesses that operate with up to 11- 50 employees. Entrants should be able to present a strong performance record, demonstrate a credible plan for continued success and explain how their business differentiates itself from its competitors.
FINALISTS:
- Cogeo Planning & Environmental Services Ltd
- Foundation Solutions HV Limited
- Rainton Construction (Scotland) Ltd
- Watermiser Ltd.
This award recognises businesses achieving growth across a range of metrics. Open to businesses that operate with 51 or more employees. Entrants should be able to present a strong performance record, demonstrate a credible plan for continued success and explain how their business differentiates itself from its competitors.
FINALISTS:
- A&L Mechanical Installations Ltd
- Green Home Systems
- PRESTWICK AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LTD
- Scotia Windows And Doors
This award is open to any business with a registered charity number. Entrants will need to show how they are making a difference to people living, working or studying in the area, or otherwise address local social needs.
FINALISTS:
- Ayrshire Cancer Support
- CHAP
- The Honeypot Children's Charity
- SeAscape
This award is open to all organisations, including Social Enterprises from all sectors. Entrants must detail how they enhance the social or environmental opportunities for the people who live in the local communities in which the organisation operates.
FINALISTS:
- Alloway Railway Tunnel
- Bfriend
- Heads of Ayr Nursery
- SeAscape
The Community Wealth Building Award recognises and celebrates innovative projects and organisations that are making significant contributions to building wealth within Ayrshire through sustainable, inclusive, and purpose-driven activities.
FINALISTS:
- Ailsa Reliability Solutions Ltd.
- Ayrshire Independent Living Network
- NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- 9CC Group
This award is open to organisations who have developed a partnership with a school, further/higher education establishment or community group that prepares young people for the world of work.
FINALISTS:
- Ailsa Reliability Solutions Ltd.
- East Ayrshire Carers
- Ochiltree Community Hub
- QTS Group
Recognition of a business which is passionate about environmental sustainability and is driving positive change for people and the planet. Entrants must evidence how their business activities are driving change and how the impact is measured both in their business and the community.
FINALISTS:
- Ailsa Reliability Solutions Ltd.
- Dustacco Engineering
- Energy Agency
- Heads Of Ayr Farm Park
This award will go to the outstanding individual who demonstrates incomparable vision and leadership qualities within a pioneering business. Judges in this category will be looking for evidence of the innovative strategies implemented to consistently drive the growth curve and the leadership values that underpin your organisation.
FINALISTS:
- Ayrshire Healing Centre
- Monarch Financial Services
- Narture CIC
- ReUse Golf Balls
Recognition of a company which has demonstrated significant international growth proving borders are not a barrier to trade. Entrants must evidence their approach to growth, sales, marketing and distribution and how this has positively impacted upon the business.
FINALISTS:
- Atlas Cables
- SBS Ayrshire Ltd
Open to any organisation, irrespective of size, involved in the hospitality sector in Ayrshire. Entrants must evidence strategies and objectives for achieving growth, together with how these will be achieved and how your business enhances the hospitality profile in Ayrshire.
FINALISTS:
- Donnini Apartments
- Jel Bar
- RAD Hotel Group
This award is open to businesses which have successfully developed innovative products, technologies or services, or who have developed innovative ways of doing business with customers. Entrants will show a high degree of creativity and dynamism and will be exploring ways to exploit their innovation to its fullest potential.
FINALISTS:
- CCL Logistics
- Creo Design
- Energy Agency
- Renewable Oil Services Ltd
Recognition of an organisation in its early stages showing entrepreneurship and innovation, with a determination to succeed. Entrants must detail what led to the formation of their business and the process undertaken to get their product/service to market.
FINALISTS:
- Cortex Physiotherapy
- Jack's Alt-Stays
- Narture CIC
- Stanecastle Candles
This category is open to any organisation, irrespective of size, involved in the tourism, leisure, visitor attractions or hospitality sectors in Ayrshire. Entrants must be able to evidence commitment to growth and success in achieving their planned objectives and have a clearly defined vision for growing their business.
FINALISTS:
- Donnini Apartments
- The Gaiety Partnership
- Jack's Alt-Stays
- VisitArran
The Award for Health at Work has been designed for organisations who can demonstrate a commitment to improving their staff's health and wellbeing through inclusive and imaginative programmes.
FINALISTS:
- Bluebird Care
- McTaggart Construction
- NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- PRA Group
Please CLICK HERE to book your Ayrshire Business Awards celebration dinner tickets or table!
PLEASE NOTE: Applications are now CLOSED!
Applications closed at 5pm on Friday 12th July 2024.
If you have any questions about this years' awards, please reach out to Rachel Walker via events@ayrshire-chamber.org
Announcements!
30/MAY - Announcing our 'Innovation' award sponsor, Wallace McDowall!
31/MAY - Introducing our 'Start-up Business of the Year' award sponsor, SimpsInns!
03/JUNE - Announcing our Table Cover Sponsor, Maid to Mop!
05/JUNE - Introducing our Event Partner, hub South West Scotland
21/JUNE - Application deadline extended!
12/JULY - Applications are now closed! Thank you to all who applied.
19/JULY - Ben Hanlin has been announced as our 2024 host and entertainment!
29/JULY - Ayrshire Chamber is delighted to announce our two Charity Raffle beneficiaries - Ayrshire Cancer Support and Christians Against Poverty!
02/AUG - Ayrshire Chamber is delighted to announce our awards finalists for 2024!
05/AUG - Introducing our Chair Cover Sponsor, Maid to Mop!
08/AUG - Introducing our Trophy Sponsor, Recognition Express!