Inverclyde Chamber’s annual business awards returned to Greenock Town Hall as it recognised local business success over the past 12 months.
An enthusiastic crowd of 180 people cheered the 11 winners being crowned at Inverclyde’s largest business event, now in its 18th year.
Diodes Incorporated were the returning main sponsor of the event as it continued its outstanding support for the Chamber and Inverclyde business community.
New Chamber President, Lizzy Todd opened the event, highlighting the number of events available for local businesses to support growth and to introduce the evening.
Guests and dignitaries included Inverclyde Provost, Drew McKenzie, Council Leader Stephen McCabe, Ronnie Cowan MP and Member of the Scottish Parliament, Stuart McMillan.
The ICON Awards welcomed a new host in local Gerry McDade, who expertly kept the lively audience entertained throughout the evening as well as interviewing the winners.
A raffle on the evening raised £1,753 towards the chosen charity, Action for Children.
The final award of the evening was the Lifetime Achievement award, which was awarded to Helen McCormick for her years of service and championing of local businesses.
Lizzy Todd, ICC President said: “We are delighted at the success of this year’s ICON Awards which were a superb celebration of local businesses and their achievements. With over 75 entrants this year, our highest ever, the year on year growth of the awards is clear to see.
“We witnessed a fantastic response from all our sponsors, companies entering and our guests on the night and were delighted to welcome several companies that are new to the Chamber.
“I’d like to thank Shari Workman and the entire Chamber Board for all their hard work before and on the night to ensure our guests had a great time and delivered such a special ceremony.
“Thank you also to Greenock Town Hall and the various businesses for supporting another superb evening. The Chamber continues to grow, and it was great to see so many businesses from outside the area join us for the awards.
“Finally, we were delighted to recognise Helen McCormick for everything that she has done throughout her career to support, champion and highlight businesses in Inverclyde and she richly deserves this recognition as per the ovation she received.”
The ICON Awards 2023:
ICON Award for Diversity
Sponsored by Clyde Eats
Winner: Diodes Incorporated
Runners-Up: On-Site Scanning
ICON Award for Tourism
Sponsored by Tweetiepie Media
Winner: Beacon Arts Centre
Runners-Up: Inverclyde Tourist Group
ICON Award for Internationalism
Sponsored by Inverclyde Chamber
Winner: Deborah Murdoch Jewellery Runners-Up: Scotcrest
ICON Award for Business Growth
Sponsored by MM Search
Winner: Gourock Golf Club Ladies Section Runners-Up: Lynedoch Street Off-Sales
ICON Award for Sustainability
Sponsored by Nicholson McShane Architects
Winner: Inverclyde Shed
Runners-Up: Conatum Coffee
ICON Award for Community Benefits
Sponsored by A&I Geotechnical
Winner: Inverclyde Carer’s Centre Runners-Up: Inverclyde Music Festival
ICON Award for Entrepreneurism
Sponsored by Angel Images
Winner: The Porchlight
Runners-Up: Blessed Beauty and Wellness
ICON Award for Business Resilience
Sponsored by Golden Casket
Winner: Nicholson McShane Architects Runners-Up: The Cottage/Sister Co
ICON Award for Skills Development
Sponsored by James Walker Devol
Winner: Inver-Heat Ltd
Runners-Up: Ocean Youth Trust
ICON Award for Health and Wellbeing
Sponsored by Scott’s Greenock
Winner: Safe Harbour Inverclyde
Runners-Up: Lynsey Ritchie Holistics
ICON Lifetime Achievement Award
Helen McCormick
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