2023 Business Awards Finalists
Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of the 2023 award entries. We were pleased to see such a diverse and varied range of companies submit applications this year.
All 49 of our 2023 award finalists are listed below in the categories they are nominated in.
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Active Travel at Work Award
Recognising businesses that have encouraged their staff to be more active and change their travel habits resulting in a healthier workforce.
Sponsored by: Ayrshire Roads Alliance
Energy Agency
Energy Agency is a charitable organisation providing free, impartial and expert advice to households, businesses and communities, covering energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable transport.
Energy Agency is a charitable organisation providing free, impartial and expert advice to households, businesses and communities, covering energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable transport.
Enlighten Training
Enlighten Training is an innovative and forward thinking training and consultancy company who can take care of all your health, safety and wellbeing needs. Our vision is to help improve quality of life both physically and mentally through knowledge, support and education.
Enlighten Training is an innovative and forward thinking training and consultancy company who can take care of all your health, safety and wellbeing needs. Our vision is to help improve quality of life both physically and mentally through knowledge, support and education.
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Apprentice of the Year Award
Open to any business in Ayrshire, irrespective of size, that has recruited, or is training, an Apprentice.
Sponsored by: GlaxoSmithKilne
Arran Community & Voluntary Service – Ellie Bonner
Ellie is a remarkable digital admin apprentice, carrying out her apprenticeship studies in record time whilst dramatically growing in confidence. She deals directly with enquiries and oversees the website, amongst many other office responsibilities. Our ‘go to girl’ for IT being the youngest most tech savvy member of our team.
Ellie is a remarkable digital admin apprentice, carrying out her apprenticeship studies in record time whilst dramatically growing in confidence. She deals directly with enquiries and oversees the website, amongst many other office responsibilities. Our ‘go to girl’ for IT being the youngest most tech savvy member of our team.
GE Caledonian Ltd – Hannah Jennings
Hannah is a 4th year engineering apprentice and was first inspired to enter the industry by speaking to GE Caledonian apprentices at a careers fair at her school. Since then she has gone on to work on the most modern of aerospace technologies, overhauling the genx engine product line on a daily basis to serve their global customer base.
Hannah is a 4th year engineering apprentice and was first inspired to enter the industry by speaking to GE Caledonian apprentices at a careers fair at her school. Since then she has gone on to work on the most modern of aerospace technologies, overhauling the genx engine product line on a daily basis to serve their global customer base.
Spirit Aerosystems – Callum Gaw
Spirit AeroSystems is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and regional jets. Spirit has facilities in the U.S., France, Malaysia, Morocco, and the UK. Callum Gaw is a 4th year apprentice based within Spirit Prestwick, whose enthusiasm for STEM is inspiring.
Spirit AeroSystems is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defense platforms, and regional jets. Spirit has facilities in the U.S., France, Malaysia, Morocco, and the UK. Callum Gaw is a 4th year apprentice based within Spirit Prestwick, whose enthusiasm for STEM is inspiring.
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Ayrshires Growth Business of the Year Award (0-10 employees)
For businesses that operate with up to 10 employees, including sole traders.
Sponsored by: Woodward AES
CJM Project Financial Management Ltd
CJM provide business strategy, profitability, and financial governance by delivering core enterprise competency to you, your clients, and your management team. We deliver financial management, enterprise training, due diligence, business accelerators, economic development and business management programmes across Scotland to the Local Authorities, Scottish Government, Enterprise Agencies and SME’s.
CJM provide business strategy, profitability, and financial governance by delivering core enterprise competency to you, your clients, and your management team. We deliver financial management, enterprise training, due diligence, business accelerators, economic development and business management programmes across Scotland to the Local Authorities, Scottish Government, Enterprise Agencies and SME’s.
Cogeo Planning & Environmental Services Ltd
Cogeo is a multi-disciplinary planning & environmental consultancy focused on renewable energy developments. We’ve built our team around our Core Values of Communication, Collaboration and Clarity, emphasising personal and professional development. Our collective goal is to be the consultancy of choice for challenging planning projects in the UK.
Cogeo is a multi-disciplinary planning & environmental consultancy focused on renewable energy developments. We’ve built our team around our Core Values of Communication, Collaboration and Clarity, emphasising personal and professional development. Our collective goal is to be the consultancy of choice for challenging planning projects in the UK.
Monarch Financial Services Ltd
Monarch Financial Services are an Independent Mortgage & Protection advisors who pride themselves on offering the highest level of service to anyone looking to purchase or refinance property. We offer a holistic approach to ensure our clients are professionally guided through the home buying process and making sure they have suitable insurance protection in place.
Monarch Financial Services are an Independent Mortgage & Protection advisors who pride themselves on offering the highest level of service to anyone looking to purchase or refinance property. We offer a holistic approach to ensure our clients are professionally guided through the home buying process and making sure they have suitable insurance protection in place.
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Ayrshires Growth Business of the Year Award (11-50 employees)
For businesses that have successfully grown their organisation and now operate with 11-50 employees (or full time equivalent).
Sponsored by: Business Gateway
A & L Mechanical Installations Ltd
A&L are MEICA Engineering Contractors with a reputation for quality, value, and service. The business delivers specialist, innovative, future-proofing solutions for many Water Industry Clients.Continued investment in our East Ayrshire facility has led to outstanding success & growth, providing fantastic employment opportunities to local people year on year.
A&L are MEICA Engineering Contractors with a reputation for quality, value, and service. The business delivers specialist, innovative, future-proofing solutions for many Water Industry Clients.Continued investment in our East Ayrshire facility has led to outstanding success & growth, providing fantastic employment opportunities to local people year on year.
Cadence BPO
Cadence aspire to become Scotland’s leading boutique outsourcing firm, creating enduring partnerships that ensure remarkable customer experiences. Drawing upon 40 years of industry expertise, Cadence excels in seamless client onboarding. Through investment in training, we shape a future for both our people and clients. Our unwavering commitment to customers and employees defines the Cadence journey.
Cadence aspire to become Scotland’s leading boutique outsourcing firm, creating enduring partnerships that ensure remarkable customer experiences. Drawing upon 40 years of industry expertise, Cadence excels in seamless client onboarding. Through investment in training, we shape a future for both our people and clients. Our unwavering commitment to customers and employees defines the Cadence journey.
KO-NEKT (Childcare) CIC
KO-NEKT ‘skills&play’ Centres offer flexible day and evening support for children/young people who have autism spectrum disorders or special educational needs (ASD/SEN) aged 3-18yrs. Centres embrace the culture of ASD/SEN children, by breaking down the social barriers and inequalities they face. KO-NEKT enables them to thrive and reach their full potential, becoming fully included in their local communities.
KO-NEKT ‘skills&play’ Centres offer flexible day and evening support for children/young people who have autism spectrum disorders or special educational needs (ASD/SEN) aged 3-18yrs. Centres embrace the culture of ASD/SEN children, by breaking down the social barriers and inequalities they face. KO-NEKT enables them to thrive and reach their full potential, becoming fully included in their local communities.
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Ayrshires Growth Business of the Year Award (51+ employees)
with more than 51 employees (or full time equivalent).
Sponsored by: UWS
James Frew Ltd
James Frew Ltd formed in 1911 is now one of the largest privately owned building services companies in Scotland, we directly employ over 410 people including 56 apprentices. providing integrated property services, plumbing, heating, mechanical services, gas maintenance, reactive maintenance, building construction and modernisation for both public and private sectors.
James Frew Ltd formed in 1911 is now one of the largest privately owned building services companies in Scotland, we directly employ over 410 people including 56 apprentices. providing integrated property services, plumbing, heating, mechanical services, gas maintenance, reactive maintenance, building construction and modernisation for both public and private sectors.
Regency Facilities Management
Regency is an Ayrshire-based facilities management company with a fast-expanding portfolio, providing services in contract cleaning, decontamination, removals, and trade works. Recent successes in public and private contracting have seen the company grow to over 130 multi-discipline staff, providing professional services to councils, public agencies and private clients across Scotland.
Regency is an Ayrshire-based facilities management company with a fast-expanding portfolio, providing services in contract cleaning, decontamination, removals, and trade works. Recent successes in public and private contracting have seen the company grow to over 130 multi-discipline staff, providing professional services to councils, public agencies and private clients across Scotland.
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Charity of the Year Award
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.
Sponsored by: Regency Facilities Management
Aoife’s Sensory Bus
Aoife’s Sensory Bus was created to provide a unique opportunity for children and young people. A vital and much loved asset fitted with an interactive sensory environment and being utilised by and benefitting children and young people in schools and communities across the Ayrshires and beyond.
Aoife’s Sensory Bus was created to provide a unique opportunity for children and young people. A vital and much loved asset fitted with an interactive sensory environment and being utilised by and benefitting children and young people in schools and communities across the Ayrshires and beyond.
Ayrshire Hospice
The Ayrshire Hospice provides excellence in palliative and end of life care for patients and their families throughout Ayrshire and Arran. We support people who have a diagnosis that is life limiting – this includes respiratory and heart diseases, neurological conditions as well as cancers and other illnesses.
The Ayrshire Hospice provides excellence in palliative and end of life care for patients and their families throughout Ayrshire and Arran. We support people who have a diagnosis that is life limiting – this includes respiratory and heart diseases, neurological conditions as well as cancers and other illnesses.
Cash for Kids
Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity helping children living in poverty across Ayrshire. We work with grass-roots organisation that aim to make a difference to young lives, directly supporting families who often have nowhere else to go. During the school holidays we support these local groups and projects to provide nutritious hot meals, activities, day trips and workshops. 100% of all funds raised are granted back out, what is raised local stays local!
Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity helping children living in poverty across Ayrshire. We work with grass-roots organisation that aim to make a difference to young lives, directly supporting families who often have nowhere else to go. During the school holidays we support these local groups and projects to provide nutritious hot meals, activities, day trips and workshops. 100% of all funds raised are granted back out, what is raised local stays local!
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Community Champion Award
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.
Sponsored by: hub South West Scotland
Beith Community Development Trust
Beith Trust has been pioneering community-driven change in the Garnock Valley since 2013 through sustainable regeneration. Our unique model invests in People, place and business and recognises that it’s not enough to make a place look better, without also equipping people with the skills, knowledge and resources to be makers and shapers within that place.
Beith Trust has been pioneering community-driven change in the Garnock Valley since 2013 through sustainable regeneration. Our unique model invests in People, place and business and recognises that it’s not enough to make a place look better, without also equipping people with the skills, knowledge and resources to be makers and shapers within that place.
Flamingo Exterior Cleaning
Flamingo Exterior Cleaning is a specialist exterior cleaning company providing premium service to the domestic and commercial market throughout Ayrshire and surrounding areas. Flamingo boasts a wide range of vehicles dedicated to tackling all aspects of exterior cleaning.
Flamingo Exterior Cleaning is a specialist exterior cleaning company providing premium service to the domestic and commercial market throughout Ayrshire and surrounding areas. Flamingo boasts a wide range of vehicles dedicated to tackling all aspects of exterior cleaning.
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex
A volunteer led, community run social enterprise using snow sports as a mechanism for positive health, well-being, and social change in the community. We reinvest our profits to provide access to personal development, employability, and training opportunities. We believe in an equal, healthy, and connected community with opportunities for all.
A volunteer led, community run social enterprise using snow sports as a mechanism for positive health, well-being, and social change in the community. We reinvest our profits to provide access to personal development, employability, and training opportunities. We believe in an equal, healthy, and connected community with opportunities for all.
Shire Housing Association Ltd
Shire Housing Association is a Registered Social Landlord operating across East Ayrshire. As part of our commitment to Great Homes, Great People, Vibrant Communities, we pride ourselves on being more than a landlord – what matters to you matters to us.
Shire Housing Association is a Registered Social Landlord operating across East Ayrshire. As part of our commitment to Great Homes, Great People, Vibrant Communities, we pride ourselves on being more than a landlord – what matters to you matters to us.
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Community Wealth Building Award
For organisations that can demonstrate a people centred approach to economic development through the development of organisational policies and practices.
Sponsored by: North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council, South Ayrshire Council, Community Wealth Building and Ayrshire Growth Deal.
Elizabeth Wallace Bridal
Elizabeth Wallace Bridal has been in business for over 30 years – employing local people and Building relationships with local businesses over the years. We offer a high-quality alteration service to all our clients and offer the services of our sister companies The Dress Cleaning Company and Eliza loves.
Elizabeth Wallace Bridal has been in business for over 30 years – employing local people and Building relationships with local businesses over the years. We offer a high-quality alteration service to all our clients and offer the services of our sister companies The Dress Cleaning Company and Eliza loves.
The Book Nook
The Book Nook is an independent bookshop which seeks to bring everyone together through a love of books. We strive to be a valuable asset to our community by offering a welcoming, inclusive environment and something for everyone with a packed programme of free events, author talks, book clubs and workshops.
The Book Nook is an independent bookshop which seeks to bring everyone together through a love of books. We strive to be a valuable asset to our community by offering a welcoming, inclusive environment and something for everyone with a packed programme of free events, author talks, book clubs and workshops.
Utopia Computers
Established in 1994 in Kilmarnock, Utopia crafts bespoke gaming PCs, laptops, workstations, and AI solutions. Prioritising precision, our hand-built systems have a 10-year warranty and lifetime support. Serving gamers to professionals, we’ve garnered 40+ awards and champion ‘Powering the people behind the PC,’ ensuring tailored, hassle-free experiences.
Established in 1994 in Kilmarnock, Utopia crafts bespoke gaming PCs, laptops, workstations, and AI solutions. Prioritising precision, our hand-built systems have a 10-year warranty and lifetime support. Serving gamers to professionals, we’ve garnered 40+ awards and champion ‘Powering the people behind the PC,’ ensuring tailored, hassle-free experiences.
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Developing Ayrshire’s Young Workforce Award
Open to organisations which have developed a partnership that prepares young people for the world of work.
Sponsored by: Ashleigh (Scotland) Ltd
Collins Aerospace
Rohr Aero Services Limited, trading as Collins Aerospace, Prestwick Service Center. The Company is a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service center for commercial aircraft nacelle and engine system components, one of a network of eight Aerostructures MRO facilities across the world, at Prestwick facility it currently employs around 350 people.
Rohr Aero Services Limited, trading as Collins Aerospace, Prestwick Service Center. The Company is a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service center for commercial aircraft nacelle and engine system components, one of a network of eight Aerostructures MRO facilities across the world, at Prestwick facility it currently employs around 350 people.
GE Caledonian Ltd
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James Frew Ltd
James Frew Ltd formed in 1911 is now one of the largest privately owned building services companies in Scotland, we directly employ over 410 people including 56 apprentices. providing integrated property services, plumbing, heating, mechanical services, gas maintenance, reactive maintenance, building construction and modernisation for both public and private sectors.
James Frew Ltd formed in 1911 is now one of the largest privately owned building services companies in Scotland, we directly employ over 410 people including 56 apprentices. providing integrated property services, plumbing, heating, mechanical services, gas maintenance, reactive maintenance, building construction and modernisation for both public and private sectors.
Woodward Inc
Woodward Aircraft Engine Systems Prestwick is an aerospace MRO organisation, specialising in repair, overhaul and certification testing of aircraft fuel system components. We are deeply committed to supporting organizations and programs that ensure our communities are desirable places to live and work and providing opportunities for young people to get involved in this exciting industry.
Woodward Aircraft Engine Systems Prestwick is an aerospace MRO organisation, specialising in repair, overhaul and certification testing of aircraft fuel system components. We are deeply committed to supporting organizations and programs that ensure our communities are desirable places to live and work and providing opportunities for young people to get involved in this exciting industry.
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Driving Sustainability
Recognition of a business which is passionate about environmental sustainability and is driving positive change for people and the planet.
Sponsored by: HALO
Craufurdland Ltd
Craufurdland Ltd, a small family-owned country estate business, diversified from traditional farming in 2002. We are a premier destination for locally sourced cuisine, thrilling outdoor activities, and stunning accommodation, all done sustainably. History, heritage and responsible Environmental policies, uniquely combine at Craufurdland – a place for family, undiscovered tranquillity, and adventure.
Craufurdland Ltd, a small family-owned country estate business, diversified from traditional farming in 2002. We are a premier destination for locally sourced cuisine, thrilling outdoor activities, and stunning accommodation, all done sustainably. History, heritage and responsible Environmental policies, uniquely combine at Craufurdland – a place for family, undiscovered tranquillity, and adventure.
Moir Environmental Ltd
Moir Environmental are a multi-discipline practice serving businesses and communities across Ayrshire and Scotland. We specialise in the design, installation and maintenance of sustainable drainage solutions for both sewage treatment and rainwater management for properties and businesses not connected to the publicly owned sewer network.
Moir Environmental are a multi-discipline practice serving businesses and communities across Ayrshire and Scotland. We specialise in the design, installation and maintenance of sustainable drainage solutions for both sewage treatment and rainwater management for properties and businesses not connected to the publicly owned sewer network.
W & J Knox Ltd
W&J Knox has been manufacturing in Kilbirnie since 1778. Continual diversification within textiles has led to today’s emphasis on nets for aquaculture, camouflage, sports and industry, together with a highly-engineered net service plant for aquaculture. Opening up new sustainable routes for life-expired aquaculture nets is a current focus.
W&J Knox has been manufacturing in Kilbirnie since 1778. Continual diversification within textiles has led to today’s emphasis on nets for aquaculture, camouflage, sports and industry, together with a highly-engineered net service plant for aquaculture. Opening up new sustainable routes for life-expired aquaculture nets is a current focus.
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Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Recognising an outstanding individual who demonstrates incomparable vision and leadership qualities within a pioneering business.
Sponsored by: William Duncan Accountants
Ailsa Reliability Solutions Ltd – Jamie Burns
Jamie Burns is a true entrepreneur and disruption in his field. He started the Ailsa Reliability Soloutions Ltd business in the middle of the pandemic as he saw a gap in the market, and him and his team haven’t looked back since. He has brought innovative thinking and technological advances to mature industry sectors, saving clients millions of pounds in downtime and helped generate gigawatts of green energy. Jamie sees every challenge as an opportunity, his ideas and creativity are infectious, and he creates a positive vibe wherever he goes.
Jamie Burns is a true entrepreneur and disruption in his field. He started the Ailsa Reliability Soloutions Ltd business in the middle of the pandemic as he saw a gap in the market, and him and his team haven’t looked back since. He has brought innovative thinking and technological advances to mature industry sectors, saving clients millions of pounds in downtime and helped generate gigawatts of green energy. Jamie sees every challenge as an opportunity, his ideas and creativity are infectious, and he creates a positive vibe wherever he goes.
HRM Homecare Services Ltd. – Lynn Laughland
Lynn Laughland is an inspiring entrepreneur, leader and true professional. Her knowledge, experience, and passion to deliver high quality care is unparalleled. Lynn has contributed to the success, growth, and profitability of her business by combining her entrepreneurial capability with compassion, empathy, and commitment to the care sector in Scotland.
Lynn Laughland is an inspiring entrepreneur, leader and true professional. Her knowledge, experience, and passion to deliver high quality care is unparalleled. Lynn has contributed to the success, growth, and profitability of her business by combining her entrepreneurial capability with compassion, empathy, and commitment to the care sector in Scotland.
M & M Theatrical Productions – Christopher Mitchell
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Going Global – International Trade Business of the Year
Open to companies that demonstrate significant international growth proving borders are not a barrier to trade.
Sponsored by: Neogen Europe
Kays Scotland
Since curling became a Winter Olympic Sport in 1998, Kays have supplied every Winter Olympic Games with curling stones. Manufactured from Ailsa Craig granite, the small team of operators based in Mauchline, Ayrshire carry out the work to high quality standards, and export the curling stones to over 40 countries.
Since curling became a Winter Olympic Sport in 1998, Kays have supplied every Winter Olympic Games with curling stones. Manufactured from Ailsa Craig granite, the small team of operators based in Mauchline, Ayrshire carry out the work to high quality standards, and export the curling stones to over 40 countries.
Lochlea Distillery
Lochlea is an independent family owned farm and distillery based in the heart of Ayrshire, Scotland.Here at Lochlea Distillery we have been quietly distilling and maturing our single malt Scotch whisky using barley that we grow and harvest on the farm.Since our inaugural whisky launch in January 2021, we have attracted a dynamic, experienced team, drawn from some of the best-known global whisky brands.
Lochlea is an independent family owned farm and distillery based in the heart of Ayrshire, Scotland.Here at Lochlea Distillery we have been quietly distilling and maturing our single malt Scotch whisky using barley that we grow and harvest on the farm.Since our inaugural whisky launch in January 2021, we have attracted a dynamic, experienced team, drawn from some of the best-known global whisky brands.
Renewable Oil Services
ROS carry out oil exchanges onshore and offshore on wind turbines throughout the UK and Ireland, and more recently operating offshore between Denmark and Germany. Using our in-house designed and developed specialised oil pumping systems we pride ourselves in carrying out our services in a safe, clean and efficient manner.
ROS carry out oil exchanges onshore and offshore on wind turbines throughout the UK and Ireland, and more recently operating offshore between Denmark and Germany. Using our in-house designed and developed specialised oil pumping systems we pride ourselves in carrying out our services in a safe, clean and efficient manner.
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Hospitality Business of the Year
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.
Sponsored by: People Puzzles
Auchrannie Resort
Auchrannie Resort (an employee-owned business) located on the isle of Arran started as a 12-bedroom guesthouse in 1988. It has grown to become a multi-faceted resort consisting of 2 hotels, 30 lodges, 14 luxury retreats and a motorhome stopover. Accommodation is complemented by 3 restaurants and bars plus extensive leisure facilities.
Auchrannie Resort (an employee-owned business) located on the isle of Arran started as a 12-bedroom guesthouse in 1988. It has grown to become a multi-faceted resort consisting of 2 hotels, 30 lodges, 14 luxury retreats and a motorhome stopover. Accommodation is complemented by 3 restaurants and bars plus extensive leisure facilities.
RAD Hotel Group
RAD Hotel Group are a collection of luxurious hotels, family run in Ayrshire for 20+ years. With 8 award-winning venues across Scotland, the groups main aim is to re-invest & continually offer guests exceptional experiences. From magical weddings to dining, spa & luxurious breaks, each property is unique in their offerings.
RAD Hotel Group are a collection of luxurious hotels, family run in Ayrshire for 20+ years. With 8 award-winning venues across Scotland, the groups main aim is to re-invest & continually offer guests exceptional experiences. From magical weddings to dining, spa & luxurious breaks, each property is unique in their offerings.
SimpsInns
SimpsInns is one of Ayrshire’s leading leisure and hospitality companies, owned and operated by the Irvine-based Simpson family. SimpsInns is a collection of award-winning hotels in Ayrshire including The Gailes Hotel & Spa, The Waterside Hotel and Old Loans Inn. Our portfolio also includes restaurants, bars, spa, golf, and leisure destinations.
SimpsInns is one of Ayrshire’s leading leisure and hospitality companies, owned and operated by the Irvine-based Simpson family. SimpsInns is a collection of award-winning hotels in Ayrshire including The Gailes Hotel & Spa, The Waterside Hotel and Old Loans Inn. Our portfolio also includes restaurants, bars, spa, golf, and leisure destinations.
Trump Turnberry
Trump Turnberry has been an iconic landmark on the Ayrshire coastline since 1906. Be welcome with exceptional local hospitality to Turnberry hotel and resort, home to one of the top 3 golf courses in the UK, the Ailsa, the worlds best Halfway House – Turnberry Lighthouse, and an incredible Equestrian Centre within Turnberry Adventures.
Trump Turnberry has been an iconic landmark on the Ayrshire coastline since 1906. Be welcome with exceptional local hospitality to Turnberry hotel and resort, home to one of the top 3 golf courses in the UK, the Ailsa, the worlds best Halfway House – Turnberry Lighthouse, and an incredible Equestrian Centre within Turnberry Adventures.
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Start-up Business of the Year
Open to businesses in early stages showing entrepreneurship and innovation, with a determination to succeed.
Sponsored by: A&L Mechanical
Monarch Financial Services Ltd
Monarch Financial Services are an Independent Mortgage & Protection advisor who pride themselves on offering the highest level of service to anyone looking to purchase or refinance property. We offer a holistic approach to ensure our clients are professionally guided through the home buying process and making sure they have suitable insurance protection in place.
Monarch Financial Services are an Independent Mortgage & Protection advisor who pride themselves on offering the highest level of service to anyone looking to purchase or refinance property. We offer a holistic approach to ensure our clients are professionally guided through the home buying process and making sure they have suitable insurance protection in place.
Pro Paints
Pro Paints are a local independent Trade Decorating Centre offering highly quality paints to the trade and public. We also offer high quality Industrial spray coatings for bespoke commercial projects and the kitchen and furniture industry. We offer industry recognised training courses in Spray Painting carried out in our own Pro Paints Training Academy.
Pro Paints are a local independent Trade Decorating Centre offering highly quality paints to the trade and public. We also offer high quality Industrial spray coatings for bespoke commercial projects and the kitchen and furniture industry. We offer industry recognised training courses in Spray Painting carried out in our own Pro Paints Training Academy.
ReUse Golf Balls
‘At ReUse Golf Balls our aim is to make golf more affordable and accessible to golfers all around the UK by offering recycled golf balls at up to 80% off the cost of buying new!’
‘At ReUse Golf Balls our aim is to make golf more affordable and accessible to golfers all around the UK by offering recycled golf balls at up to 80% off the cost of buying new!’
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Tourism Award
Open to any organisation, irrespective of size, involved in the tourism, leisure, visitor attractions or hospitality sectors in Ayrshire.
Sponsored by: Stagecoach
Ayr Gaiety Partnership (The Gaiety Theatre)
Ayr Gaiety Partnership is the charity and social enterprise that runs The Gaiety Theatre. The Gaiety brings a vibrant theatre programme to Ayrshire, both through our main stage, studio, and rural touring programmes. The Gaiety is so much more than just a theatre however, with our community-based activity creating a vibrant performing arts hub, attracting thousands of visitors per year from Ayrshire and beyond.
Ayr Gaiety Partnership is the charity and social enterprise that runs The Gaiety Theatre. The Gaiety brings a vibrant theatre programme to Ayrshire, both through our main stage, studio, and rural touring programmes. The Gaiety is so much more than just a theatre however, with our community-based activity creating a vibrant performing arts hub, attracting thousands of visitors per year from Ayrshire and beyond.
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere
The Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere is internationally recognised as a world class environment for people and nature. A non-profit working across more than 9,700km² of southwest Scotland, the organisation founds and facilitates multi-sector partnerships that are exemplars in conservation, education, enterprise, and climate resilience.
The Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere is internationally recognised as a world class environment for people and nature. A non-profit working across more than 9,700km² of southwest Scotland, the organisation founds and facilitates multi-sector partnerships that are exemplars in conservation, education, enterprise, and climate resilience.
Trump Turnberry
Trump Turnberry has been an iconic landmark on the Ayrshire coastline since 1906. Be welcome with exceptional local hospitality to Turnberry hotel and resort, home to one of the top 3 golf courses in the UK, the Ailsa, the worlds best Halfway House – Turnberry Lighthouse, and an incredible Equestrian Centre within Turnberry Adventures.
Trump Turnberry has been an iconic landmark on the Ayrshire coastline since 1906. Be welcome with exceptional local hospitality to Turnberry hotel and resort, home to one of the top 3 golf courses in the UK, the Ailsa, the worlds best Halfway House – Turnberry Lighthouse, and an incredible Equestrian Centre within Turnberry Adventures.
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Workplace Health and Wellbeing Award
Designed for organisations who can demonstrate a commitment to improving their staff’s health and wellbeing.
Sponsored by: Lighthouse IT & Network Solutions
Buzzworks Holdings
Buzzworks Holdings is an independent restaurant and bar operator, recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for in the UK. With 20 venues across Scotland and counting, the family of brands offer fantastic food and drink in stylish surroundings, served up by their talented team.
Buzzworks Holdings is an independent restaurant and bar operator, recognised as one of the Best Companies to work for in the UK. With 20 venues across Scotland and counting, the family of brands offer fantastic food and drink in stylish surroundings, served up by their talented team.
HRM Homecare Services Ltd.
HRM Homecare is one of Scotland’s leading Care at Home specialists. We have supported users of care services and families to live independent lives for 30 years. Our compassionate care team provide thousands of hours per week of social care supports, whilst promoting independence to the people of Central Scotland.
HRM Homecare is one of Scotland’s leading Care at Home specialists. We have supported users of care services and families to live independent lives for 30 years. Our compassionate care team provide thousands of hours per week of social care supports, whilst promoting independence to the people of Central Scotland.
Radio Lingua Ltd
Coffee Break Languages creates language-learning resources for a worldwide community of learners through podcasts, online courses, books, video, and social media content. With the aim of making language learning more accessible, we deliver over 2 million lessons in a range of languages each month. We believe that anyone can “turn their down time into do time” and learn a language where and when it suits them; while commuting, exercising, or during a coffee break.
Coffee Break Languages creates language-learning resources for a worldwide community of learners through podcasts, online courses, books, video, and social media content. With the aim of making language learning more accessible, we deliver over 2 million lessons in a range of languages each month. We believe that anyone can “turn their down time into do time” and learn a language where and when it suits them; while commuting, exercising, or during a coffee break.
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