Inverclyde’s most iconic businessman Aldo Spella scored success at the Bee’s Knees Business Awards 2017 by picking up the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award.
In the 1960s he changed the local social scene by introducing the bistro experience and accompanying carry out trade. His career influence and achievements over the decades have resulted in major jobs creation and economic benefit to the lower Clyde, making him a worthy recipient of the award.
For the past fourteen years local businesses have gathered to celebrate their success and achievements at the Bee’s Knees Business Awards. The annual awards gala dinner and ceremony was held in front of an audience of 300 in the Marquee at the Chartroom, Kip Marina. The awards have a number of local sponsors including Calmac Ferries, Holiday Inn and Waterfront Cinema.
President of Inverclyde Chambers of Commerce, Linda Scott, congratulated Aldo and the other ten category winners, “Our warm congratulations go to Aldo and another fantastic line up of Bee’s Knees Business Awards winners,”
The gala dinner and awards ceremony are the highlight of our Chamber calendar of events. The awards initiative gives companies the opportunity to show their achievements and their ambitions, providing the backcloth and foundation for continued Inverclyde growth. We thank all our sponsors for joining with us to recognise the great talent we have here in Inverclyde.”
As well as enjoying the accolades of success, category winners were awarded a crystal trophy and framed certificate. For their own promotional purposes, media sponsor Gryffe Studios provides them with a broadcast quality DVD showcasing their business, which was screened for the first time at the awards dinner. Other Bee’s Knees Business Awards sponsors are Elaine Stewart Public Relations, Love & Humphries, Wild Rose Flowers and BEP Signs.
Bee’s Knees Business Awards 2017 category winners
Best Performing Small/Medium Business, sponsored by Waterfront Cinema
Union Projects
Best Performing Large Business, sponsored by premier partner Riverside Inverclyde
Ferguson Marine
Most Promising New Business, sponsored by Holiday Inn Express Hotel
Lose It and Love It
Emerging Young Talent, sponsored by Texas Instruments
Claire McParland, Deputy Manager, Holiday Inn Express Hotel
Excellence in Customer Focus, sponsored by premier partner Inverclyde Council
Waterfront Cinema
Excellence in Marketing & Communications, sponsored by premier partner Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce
Wet Wall Works
Best Use of New Technology or Innovation, sponsored by Autotec Scotland
RIG Arts
Manufacturer or Producer of the Year, sponsored by Union Projects
Ferguson Marine
Excellence in Skills and Learning, sponsored by West College Scotland
Morton in the Community
Proud to be in Inverclyde, sponsored by CalMac Ferries
Scotland’s Boat Show
