Ayrshire Business Awards 2024 Finalists Announced!
Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce
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Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce are delighted to reveal the shortlisted finalists for the Ayrshire Business Awards 2024 with over 60 businesses making it to the final!
The Ayrshire Business Awards are established as the leading awards ceremony for Ayrshire business and is a highlight of the business calendar.
The countdown is now on until the winners of each category are announced at our awards dinner ceremony on Friday 4th October at Ayr Racecourse.
Attendees can look forward to an evening of celebration, networking and inspiration as we celebrate our finalists and winners across the various categories.
Magician and comedian, Ben Hanlin will take on the role of hosting the evening, ensuring everyone enjoys a night of celebration and laughter.
The finalists in the categories are:
Apprentice of the Year Award: sponsored by Ashleigh Building
Ayrshire’s Growth Business of the Year Award (0-10 employees): sponsored by Woodward, Inc.
Ayrshire’s Growth Business of the Year Award (11-50 employees): sponsored by Business Gateway
Ayrshire’s Growth Business of the Year Award (51 employees or more): sponsored by James Frew Ltd
Charity of the Year Award: sponsored by Regency Facilities Management
Community Award: sponsored by GSK
Community Wealth Building Award: sponsored by: Booth Welsh
Developing Ayrshire’s Young Workforce Award: sponsored by DYW Ayrshire
Driving Sustainability: sponsored by HALO #RockMe Workspace
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Entrepreneur of the Year Award: sponsored by Dains (Scotland)
Going Global – International Trade Business of the Year: sponsored by Neogen Corporation
Hospitality Business of the Year Award: sponsored by Trump Turnberry
Innovation Award: sponsored by Wallace McDowall Ltd
Start-up Business of the Year Award: sponsored by SimpsInns
Tourism Award: sponsored by Stagecoach Bus
Workplace Health and Wellbeing Award: sponsored by Lighthouse IT & Network Services
Claire Baird, CEO of Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, said:
“I am pleased to reveal this year’s finalists for the 2024 Ayrshire Business Awards.
"I would like to thank every business who entered, the strength of entries this year has been incredible, showing how inspiring, innovative and resilient, Ayrshire businesses are.
"We are thrilled to be able to showcase so many examples of excellent companies and organisations based in the area. Every year, the Ayrshire Business Awards highlight Ayrshire’s vibrant business community, and this year is no different.
"I would also like to extend our thanks to our Principal Sponsor, Business Gateway Ayrshire , our Secondary Sponsor Rainton Construction (Scotland) Ltd , all category sponsors & event sponsors for their continued support.
I look forward to welcoming you to Ayr Racecourse on Friday 4th October, for an exciting night celebrating Ayrshire business.”
Tickets for the Ayrshire Chamber Business Awards 2024 are now available for purchase!
To book your tickets please email Rachel Walker via events@ayrshire-chamber.org or visit
We're so thrilled to be shortlisted for the Charity of the Year award! Good luck to all the finalists 👏 🎉
Very excited to be a finalist in the 'Ayrshire's Growth Business of the Year (11-50)' award category! Good luck to everyone shortlisted!
Absolutely delighted to be shortlisted as a finalist for this years 'Driving Sustainability' award! Thank you!
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4moExcited to be shortlisted again this year, plus I can make the event as missed it last year. Really looking forward to it and good luck to everyone who has been successful in getting this far 👏👏👏
We are delighted to be shortlisted as one of the Charities of the Year, good luck everyone🧡