Business Awards 2025
Celebrate excellence and innovation in Ayrshire
The 2025 Ayrshire Business Awards are now open for applications.
The 2025 award categories are listed below.
Please note that entries are limited to three categories.
Apprentice of the Year Award
Honors outstanding apprentices who demonstrate exceptional skills, dedication, and potential.
Ayrshire's Growth Business of the Year Award 0-10 employees
Celebrates small businesses achieving significant growth and success.
Ayrshire's Growth Business of the Year Award 11-50 employees
Recognizes medium-sized businesses showing remarkable growth and development.
Ayrshire's Growth Business of the Year Award 51+ employees
Honors larger businesses demonstrating exceptional growth and impact.
Charity of the Year Award
Celebrates charitable organizations making exceptional impact in Ayrshire.
Community Award
Recognizes organizations making outstanding contributions to their local communities.
Community Wealth Building Award
Honors businesses that contribute significantly to building community wealth and economic resilience.
Developing Ayrshire's Young Workforce Award
Celebrates organizations that excel in developing young talent and creating opportunities for youth.
Driving Sustainability
Recognizes businesses making significant contributions to environmental sustainability.
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Honors exceptional business leaders who have demonstrated vision, leadership, and entrepreneurial success.
Hospitality and Tourism Business of the Year Award
Celebrates excellence in Ayrshire's hospitality and tourism sector.
Resilience Award
Honors businesses that have shown remarkable resilience and adaptability in challenging circumstances.
Start-up Business of the Year Award
Celebrates new businesses that have demonstrated outstanding growth, innovation, and market impact.
Workplace Health and Wellbeing Award
Recognizes organizations that promote exceptional workplace health and employee wellbeing initiatives.