Shortlist hopefuls revealed for 2024 Glasgow Business Awards
MORE than 80 individuals and organisations have been named as finalists across 14 categories in this year’s Glasgow Business Awards.
The shortlisted entries have been revealed this morning by the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, which runs the awards in partnership with the University of Strathclyde.
Winners will be announced at a black-tie celebration taking place on October 3 at the Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central.
In addition to the category finalists announced today, this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Most Outstanding Business winners will be announced on the evening of the dinner.
There is also Glasgow’s Favourite Business, sponsored by the Glasgow Times, which is the only Glasgow Business Award voted for by the public. The shortlist for this category will be announced in the coming days when it will open for voting, with the winner to be crowned on the night.
The Herald and its sister paper, the Glasgow Times, are media partners for the awards, which are now in their 26th year.
“Glasgow boasts a vibrant business community, and each year, our team at Glasgow Chamber of Commerce takes immense pride in showcasing its remarkable achievements,” said Richard Muir, the group’s deputy chief executive.
“These awards spotlight businesses and individuals who have gone above and beyond over the past year, celebrating the invaluable contributions they make to our city.”
Sir Jim Mcdonald, principal and vice-chancellor at the University of Strathclyde, added: “As we celebrate our diamond jubilee, it is wonderful to be involved in recognising Glasgow’s businesses.
“As a leading international technological university, our growth and achievements have been closely tied to our partnerships with business and industry in Glasgow and beyond. I would like to wish the best of luck to all of the shortlisted companies.”
The finalists are: Best Performing Large Business, sponsored by Virgin Money Allied Vehicles Limited Cullen Sustainable Packaging First Bus Matthew Algie Mcgill’s Bus Group Ltd
Peel Ports Clydeport
Best Performing Small-medium Business, sponsored by Beam Digital and Design
J.G.B Steelcraft (UK) Limited My Language Connection Premiership Experience Splatter Art Studio
Union Technical
WEEE Scotland Limited
Best Use of Digital Technology Bellrock Technology
City of Glasgow College freetobook
Kibble
Occutrace
Safe2drive
Community Wealth Building, sponsored by Glasgow City Council
ENABLE Glasgow Fortune Works
Glasgow Care Foundation
Golf It!
Kinder Handl Community Enterprise CIC The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice WEEE Scotland Limited
Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP Javier Enrique Gutierrez Abril, Caribbean Goods
Kieran Coyle, Premiership Experience
Peter Facenna, Allied Vehicles Group Dr Ayesha Ghaffar, SA Smile Clinic
Dr Sobiah Ghaffar, SA Smile Clinic
Victoria Nicol, My Language Connection
Julia Sagias, Julia Clare Interiors
Excellence in Communications, sponsored by The Herald
BIG Partnership and Caledonia Gladiators BIG Partnership and Thorntons
Clarity Consultants Ltd
First Bus
Glasgow City Innovation District
Glasgow Clyde College
Fair and Healthy Workplace, sponsored by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and Healthy Working Lives
ACS Clothing Limited
Family Business of the Year, sponsored by ATG Entertainment
eeek! Escape Rooms
Elite Contract Furniture J.G.B Steelcraft (UK) Limited MCC Group Ltd
Sustainable Pathways LLP The Evana Group Limited
Green Champion, sponsored by Scottishpower
Booksource
Green Fulfilment
Peel Ports Clydeport
Scottish Sports Futures
SWG3
Windowplus Home Improvements
Innovation in Business, sponsored by Glasgow City Innovation District
ACS Clothing Limited
Bellrock Technology
Creo Design
Glasgow School of Art Future Skills Safe2drive
The Power Within Training
Inspiring Future Talent, sponsored by Mackay Corporate Insurance Brokers Kibble
Pest Solutions
SEC
Stratum Masonry
The King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal Glasgow Wheatley Group
Net Zero Achievement, sponsored by Glasgow City Council
JACK RYAN
Matthew Algie
Pest Solutions
The National Piping Centre The Social Hub
Sustainable Development, sponsored by Scottish Water
Cullen Sustainable Packaging DF Concerts & Events Mcgill’s Bus Group Ltd
Inch Architecture & Design Sustainable Pathways LLP SWG3
Young Business Person of the Year, sponsored by City of Glasgow College Adam Bastock, founder of Small99
Ryan Clark, chief executive of Safer Group Javier Enrique Gutierrez Abril, founder of Caribbean Goods
Cain Fleming, director of Green Fulfilment Charlotte Quigley, managing director of Q Fire Protection and Carpentry
Scott Reid, managing director of Stratum Masonry