AYRSHIRE BUSINESS AWARDS
Ayrshire Business Awards 2017– Finalists Announced
Following a huge number of entries for this year’s Business Awards, the judges faced a tough task short listing in each category but the companies making the cut across the 14 categories can now be revealed. The finalists reflect the breadth and depth of business in the region and showcase the very best of businesses in Ayrshire.
David Hughes, Managing Director of Principal Sponsor 1825 Financial Planning, said: "Many congratulations to all the finalists at this year's Ayrshire Business Awards. It is a fantastic achievement with so many high quality businesses in Ayrshire, and one which your staff, clients and business will benefit from the deserved recognition that follows."
The 2017 finalist are -
Developing Ayrshire’s Young Workforce Ayrshire Award
sponsored by 1825 Financial Planning
*Billy Bowie Special Projects
*Glaxosmithkline
*Woodward Aircraft Engine Systems Prestwick
Ayrshire Apprentice of the Year Award
sponsored by GSK
*Luke Paton - Spirit AeroSystems (Europe)
*Elliot Spence - VG Energy
*David Alexander - Wallace McDowall
Growth Business of the Year Award
Sponsored by South Ayrshire Council
*Global Quantum
*Internet Anywhere
*Lairds of Troon
Ayrshire Food and Drink Award
Sponsored by East Ayrshire Council
*Beth Browning's Bakery
*Cecchinis Restaurant Group
*We Hae Meat
Independent Retailer of the Year Award
Sponsored by Ayrshire Post, The Irvine Herald and Kilwinning Chronicle and the Kilmarnock Standard
*LAH Travel
*Opus Couture
*Thistle Help
Excellence in Customer Service Award
Sponsored by Seamill Hydro
*Heads of Ayr Farm Park
*Richard Healey Removals Ltd
*RAD Hotel Group
Family Business Award
Sponsored by North Ayrshire Council
*Cecchinis Restaurant Group
*MacKay Corporate Insurance Brokers
*Richard Healey Removals
Start Up Business of the Year
Sponsored by Business Gateway
*Craighead Nurseries
*Green Home Systems
*Pillow Property Partners
Excellence in People Development Award
Sponsored by Ministry of Defence – Defence Relationship Management
*Ashleigh Building
*Ayrshire College
*Cunninghame Housing Association Limited
*LMA Architects
Business in the Community Award
Sponsored by Rivergate Shopping Centre
*Ashleigh Building
*Glaxosmithkline
*Solutions on Demand
#GoDo Entrepreneur of the year Award
Sponsored by Entrepreneurial Spark
*Scot Weir - Derbyshire-Weir
*Melanie Blane - White Rabbit Skincare
*Mick Docherty- Yakk
Ayrshire’s Best Business (0-10 employees)
Sponsored by UK Steel Enterprise Ltd
*J’s Fitness Team
*Solutions on Demand
*Utopia Computers
Ayrshire’s Best Business (11-50 employees)
Sponsored by The McKinstry Company
*Aspect Land & Hydrographic Surveys
*Green Home Systems
*LMA Architects
Ayrshire’s Best Business (51 employees or more)
Sponsored by Westfield Health
*Egger (UK)
*Cunninghame Housing Association
* RAD Hotel Group
Chamber CEO Val Russell added: “At this point I would like to thank all the judges who have worked so hard to get us to the end of this first stage. Each application is scored by two independent judges, scores aggregated to get the final three - no easy task.
“In fact this year in one category it was impossible and four applicants have been short listed.
“No one in the Chamber, including myself, are involved in the process. I hope this shows what a robust and transparent process we have in place and that all finalists have done exceptionally well to get to stage two in what was an exceptional year for both number and quality of applications.
“Thanks also go principal sponsor 1825 Financial Planning and all our category sponsors. Book tickets now it’s shaping up to be a great night”
This year’s winners will be announced at the Awards night, part of Ayrshire Business Week, on Friday 13th October at Ayr Racecourse and will be hosted by Colin McArdle and entertainment from the returning Edward Reid.
You can book tickets to attend the evening here
Full list of categories and sponsors below.