INVERCLYDE Chamber of Commerce has revealed who is in the running for its 2024 ICON Awards.
A shortlist of three businesses has been selected for each of the 11 categories because of the overwhelming number of applications received this year.
Winners will be announced on Friday 20 September at the awards ceremony and dinner in Greenock Town Hall, hosted by Gerry McDade. Tickets are available online.
| Photos from 2023 ICON Awards event
“We extend our congratulations to all the finalists,” said Lizzy Todd, president of Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce. “Their dedication and achievements have truly set them apart.
“We also express our sincere thanks to everyone who submitted nominations. The selection process was incredibly competitive, and we appreciate the time and effort put into each entry.”
Leading global semiconductor company Diodes returns for the third consecutive year as headline sponsor of the ICON Awards.
The event is also supported by Tonino’s Pizzeria, Golden Casket, James Walker Devol, and TweetiePie Media as category sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
The full shortlist is:
ICON Award for Entrepreneurism
● Downriver Coffee Roasters
● LilyBee
● Jacqui Jack Play and Learn
ICON Award for Business Growth
● Pawsitively Purrfect Pet Services
● Fairlie Curved
● Ardgowan Hospice
ICON Award for Community Benefits
● Diodes Incorporated
● CVS Inverclyde
● RIG Arts
ICON Award for Sustainability
● Downriver Coffee Roasters
● Inver-Heat Ltd
● J.G.B Steelcraft (UK) Limited
ICON Award for Business Resilience
● Treasured
● Fairlie Curved
● MindMosaic
ICON Award for Skills Development
● RIG Arts
● Ocean Youth Trust Scotland
● West College Scotland
ICON Award for Tourism
● The Wyllieum
● Kilmacolm Farm Tours
● Christine Allan Artist
ICON Award for Health and Wellbeing
● Ardgowan Hospice
● Inverclyde Women’s Aid
● MindMosaic
ICON Award for Diversity
● Morton in the Community
● Ocean Youth Trust Scotland
● Partner Services Scotland Ltd
ICON Award for Internationalism
● Fairlie Curved
● Studio Craig Black
● Safer Group
2024 Rising Star Award
● Matthew Quinn
● Shaun Wiseman
● Bruce Glenny
Highly Commended: Molly Cuddihy
