2023 Business Awards Winners
The winners of the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2023, sponsored by Business Gateway – Ayrshire, were unveiled, showcasing the excellence of businesses across Ayrshire. A turnout of more than 460 attendees gathered at Ayr Racecourse on the evening of Friday 6th October.
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Active Travel at Work Award Winners
Recognising businesses that have encouraged their staff to be more active and change their travel habits resulting in a healthier workforce.
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.
Sponsored by: Ayrshire Roads Alliance
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Apprentice of the Year Award Winner
Open to any business in Ayrshire, irrespective of size, that has recruited, or is training, an Apprentice.
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.
Sponsored by: GlaxoSmithKilne
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Ayrshires Growth Business of the Year Award (0-10 employees) Winners
For businesses that operate with up to 10 employees, including sole traders.
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.
Sponsored by: Woodward AES
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Ayrshires Growth Business of the Year Award (11-50 employees) Winners
For businesses that have successfully grown their organisation and now operate with 11-50 employees (or full time equivalent).
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.
Sponsored by: Business Gateway
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Ayrshires Growth Business of the Year Award (51+ employees) Winners
with more than 51 employees (or full time equivalent).
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.
Sponsored by: UWS
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Charity of the Year Award Winners
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.
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!
Sponsored by: Regency Facilities Management
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Community Champion Award Winners
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.
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.
Sponsored by: hub South West Scotland
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Community Wealth Building Award Winners
For organisations that can demonstrate a people centred approach to economic development through the development of organisational policies and practices.
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.
Sponsored by: North Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council, South Ayrshire Council, Community Wealth Building and Ayrshire Growth Deal.
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Developing Ayrshire’s Young Workforce Award Winners
Open to organisations which have developed a partnership that prepares young people for the world of work.
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.
Sponsored by: Ashleigh (Scotland) Ltd
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Driving Sustainability Award Winners
Recognition of a business which is passionate about environmental sustainability and is driving positive change for people and the planet.
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.
Sponsored by: HALO
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Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner
Recognising an outstanding individual who demonstrates incomparable vision and leadership qualities within a pioneering business.
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.
Sponsored by: William Duncan Accountants
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Going Global – International Trade Business of the Year Winners
Open to companies that demonstrate significant international growth proving borders are not a barrier to trade.
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.
Sponsored by: Neogen Europe
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Hospitality Business of the Year Winners
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.
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.
Sponsored by: People Puzzles
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Start-up Business of the Year
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Start-up Business of the Year
Winners
Open to businesses in early stages showing entrepreneurship and innovation, with a determination to succeed.
Re-Use 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!’
Sponsored by: A&L Mechanical
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Tourism Award Winners
Open to any organisation, irrespective of size, involved in the tourism, leisure, visitor attractions or hospitality sectors in Ayrshire.
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.
Sponsored by: Stagecoach
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Workplace Health and Wellbeing Award Winners
Designed for organisations who can demonstrate a commitment to improving their staff’s health and wellbeing.
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.
Sponsored by: Lighthouse IT & Network Solutions
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