The Glasgow Business Awards 2024 shortlist revealed
08 August 2024Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has revealed the shortlisted entries for The Glasgow Business Awards 2024 (GBAs).
The GBAs is an annual celebration of the city’s business community and all it has achieved over the last year.
This year's black-tie event will take place at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central. Organised in partnership with University of Strathclyde, the awards will recognise standout businesses and individuals across 17 categories.
The Glasgow Business Award for 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
The Glasgow Business Award for 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
The Glasgow Business Award for Best Use of Digital Technology
- Bellrock Technology
- City of Glasgow College
- freetobook
- Kibble
- Occutrace
- Safe2Drive
The Glasgow Business Award for 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
The Glasgow Business Award for 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
The Glasgow Business Award for 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
The Glasgow Business Award for Fair and Healthy Workplace
Sponsored by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and Healthy Working Lives
- ACS Clothing Limited
- Clockwise Glasgow
- Edrington
- JACK RYAN
- Simul8
- Waterstons Ltd
The Glasgow Business Award for 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
The Glasgow Business Award for Green Champion
Sponsored by ScottishPower
- BookSource
- Green Fulfilment
- Peel Ports Clydeport
- Scottish Sports Futures
- SWG3
- Windowplus Home Improvements
The Glasgow Business Award for 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
The Glasgow Business Award for 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
The Glasgow Business Award for Net Zero Achievement
Sponsored by Glasgow City Council
- JACK RYAN
- Matthew Algie
- Pest Solutions
- The National Piping Centre
- The Social Hub
The Glasgow Business Award for Sustainable Development
Sponsored by Scottish Water
- Cullen Sustainable Packaging
- DF Concerts & Events
- McGill’s Bus Group Ltd
- INCH Architecture + Design
- Sustainable Pathways LLP
- SWG3
The Glasgow Business Award for Young Business Person of the Year
Sponsored by City of Glasgow College
- Adam Bastock, Small99, Founder
- Ryan Clark, Safer Group, Group Chief Executive
- Javier Enrique Gutierrez Abril, Caribbean Goods, Founder
- Cain Fleming, Green Fulfilment, Director
- Charlotte Quigley, Q Fire Protection and Carpentry Ltd, Managing Director
- Scott Reid, Stratum Masonry, Managing Director
Glasgow Times Award for Glasgow's Favourite Business
- Boveda Hair and Beauty
- Cafe Gandolfi
- Clyde 1
- Glasgow Film Theatre
- Nursery Story
- Waverley Excursions Ltd
Alongside these awards, the Lifetime Achievement Award and Most Outstanding Business accolade will be announced on the night.
Glasgow’s Favourite Business, sponsored by Glasgow Times, is the only Glasgow Business Award voted for by the public.
Richard Muir, Deputy Chief Executive, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce said:
“Glasgow boasts a vibrant business community, and each year, our team at Glasgow Chamber of Commerce takes immense pride in showcasing its remarkable achievements. 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.
"We extend our gratitude to our event partner, the University of Strathclyde, along with our strong lineup of category sponsors, including media partners The Herald and Glasgow Times.
"Congratulations to all our shortlisted finalists. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the ceremony on Thursday, 3rd October.”
Professor Sir Jim McDonald, Principal & Vice-Chancellor, University of Strathclyde said:
“The University of Strathclyde is delighted to partner with Glasgow Chamber of Commerce to support this year’s Glasgow Business Awards.
“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.”
