2024 Business Awards Finalists

Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of the award entries. We were pleased to see such a diverse and varied range of companies submit applications this year.

All of our award finalists are listed below in the categories they are nominated in.

Apprentice of the Year Award

Sponsored by: Ashleigh Building

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

Alan White Design – Murray Neilson

GE Aerospace – Louise Collins

NHS Ayrshire & Arran – Kristi McCormack

The Way Forward 2045 – Mason Kidd

Ayrshires Growth Business of the Year Award (0-10 employees)

Sponsored by: Woodward, Inc.

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

Ayrshire Healing Clinic

LM Motor Company

Ralston Contracts

ReUse Golf Balls

Ayrshires Growth Business of the Year Award (11-50 employees)

Sponsored by: Business Gateway

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

Cogeo Planning and Development

Foundation Solutions HV

Rainton Construction

Watermiser

Ayrshires Growth Business of the Year Award (51+ employees)

Sponsored by: James Frew Ltd

with more than 51 employees (or full time equivalent).

A&L Mechanical Installations Ltd

Green Home Systems

Prestwick Aircraft Maintenance Limited

Scotia Windows

Charity of the Year Award

Sponsored by: 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.

Ayrshire Cancer Support

Honeypot Children’s Charity

SeAscape

CHAP

Community Award

Sponsored by: GSK

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.

Alloway Railway Tunnel Project

Bfriend

Heads of Ayr Nursery

SeAscape

Community Wealth Building Award

Sponsored by: Booth Welsh

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

Ailsa Reliability Solutions

Ayrshire Independent Living Network

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

9CC Group

Developing Ayrshire’s Young Workforce Award

Sponsored by: DYW Ayrshire

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

Ailsa Reliability Solutions

East Ayrshire Carers

QTS Group

Ochiltree Community Hub

Driving Sustainability

Sponsored by: HALO #RockMe Workspace

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

Ailsa Reliability Solutions

Dustacco Engineering

Energy Agency

Heads of Ayr Farm Park

Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Sponsored by: Dains (Scotland)

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

Ayrshire Healing Centre

Monarch Financial Services

Narture CIC

ReUse Golf Balls

Going Global – International Trade Business of the Year

Sponsored by: Neogen Corporation

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

Atlas Cables

SBS Ayrshire

Hospitality Business of the Year

Sponsored by: Trump Turnberry

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.

Donnini Apartments

Jel Bar

RAD Group

Innovation Award

Sponsored by: Wallace Mcdowall

CCL Logistics

Creo

Energy Agency

Renewable Oil Services

Start-up Business of the Year Award

Sponsored by: SimpsInns

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

Cortex Physio

Jack’s Alt-Stays

Narture CIC

Stanecastle Candles

Tourism Award

Sponsored by: Stagecoach Bus

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

Donnini Apartments

The Gaiety Partnership

Jack’s Alt-Stays

VisitArran

Workplace Health and Wellbeing Award

Sponsored by: Lighthouse IT & Network Services

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

Bluebird Care

McTaggart Construction

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

PRA Group