There was fierce competition in the eight categories. Scottish Enterprise Ayrshire operations director Evelyn McCann said the high attendance demonstrated the strong level of commitment from the public and private sectors to ensuring Ayrshire had a vibrant and dynamic economy.

Evelyn McCann congratulated all the finalists and told the audience: “These business awards are a tremendous opportunity to recognise and showcase Ayrshire’s top performers.

“In addition to overall performance, we focus on some of those characteristics that are likely to bring about business success – entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity, accessing international markets, utilising technology, and investing in skills and learning.

“I’ve been struck over the past few years that businesses in Ayrshire are often modest about their successes. There’s no reason to be. There are fabulous stories to tell.”

Willie Mackie, managing partner of Clydesdale Bank’s Financial Solutions in Ayr said “We are proud to have been involved with this prestigious event and extend our congratulations to all the winners. The competition was as fierce as ever and the diverse range of sectors demonstrates the strength and depth of the business community in Ayrshire.”

AYRSHIRE BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS 2007-2008

Business Growth through People Development Award
Category Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline
Winner - The National Autistic Society Daldorch House School and Continuing Education Centre
http://www.nas.org.uk/daldorch

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Potential Business Growth by Most Entrepreneurial Young Company Award
Category Sponsor: The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock
Winner - AvantiCell Science Ltd
http://www.avanticell.com/

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Best Performing Business Award (25 employees or under)
Category Sponsor: Cunninghame Housing Association
Winner - Consolidated Carriers Ltd
http://www.ccl-logistics.com

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Business Growth through Sustainable Development Award
Category Sponsor: Kilmarnock College
Winner - Gas Call Services Ltd
http://www.gascall.co.uk/

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Business Growth through Marketing & Sales Award
Category Sponsor: West Sound and West FM
Winner - Neogen Europe Ltd
http://www.neogeneurope.com/

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Business Growth through International Activity Award
Category Sponsor: DIAGEO
Winner - Alchemedia Interactive Ltd
http://www.alchemedia-interactive.com/

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Best Performing Business Award (26 – 250 employees)
Category Sponsor: Clydesdale Bank
Winner - Neogen Europe Ltd
http://www.neogeneurope.com/

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Business Growth through Innovation and Creativity Award
Category Sponsor: Alba Smart Thinking and ICASS
Winner - William Tracey Ltd
http://www.wmtracey.co.uk/

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