INVERCLYDE Chamber of Commerce has officially launched its 2026 ICON Awards.
Entrepreneurs, sponsors, and chamber members gathered at an event in Gourock Golf Club for a preview of what to expect from this year’s recognition of local business excellence.
Lizzy Todd, president of Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce, said: “We are very pleased to officially launch the 2026 ICON Awards and recognise the hard work of our local business community.
“This year features 11 distinct categories, including the Rising Star Award to highlight the outstanding potential of our young people in Inverclyde.
“Entries are welcome from any Inverclyde-based business or organisation or Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce member. We look forward to seeing the submissions.
“We would like to thank Diodes as our first confirmed headline sponsor for 2026, alongside our category sponsors confirmed so far, Business Gateway, Clyde Eats, Global Port Holdings and James Walker Devol, for their support.
“We are also proud to announce Ardgowan Hospice as our official 2026 charity partner to help support the vital work they do in our community.”
Award Categories:
● Rising Star Award (under-25s)
● Health and Wellbeing Award
● Most Promising Start-Up Business of the Year
● Tourism and Hospitality Award
● Innovation Excellence Award
● Business Growth Award
● Journey to Net Zero Award
● People and Workplace Excellence Award
● Third Sector Organisation of the Year
● Community Impact Award
● Retail and E-Commerce Award
For full category descriptions, and to submit an entry, visit the Inverclyde Chamber website.
