Inverclyde Chamber is delighted to announce the 2022 shortlist for its ICON Awards, the annual business awards, sponsored by Diodes Semiconductors.

Taking place on Friday 11^th November, the ICON Awards are the premier business event in Inverclyde, with the Chamber now able to host the awards following a pause throughout Covid-19.

The 10 award winners will be announced at the ceremony, which is to be hosted by Scottish sports broadcaster, David Tanner at The Chartroom, at Kip Marina in Inverkip.

David Tanner is one of the UK’s most accomplished broadcasters, instantly recognisable as a live football TV presenter and with a growing reputation as one of the best event hosts on the circuit. 20 years at Sky Sports, a sports chat show for BT Sport, and TalkSPORT radio.

Diodes, the leading global manufacturer and supplier of semiconductor products is this year’s headline sponsor, with further event sponsorship also provided by West College Scotland and Golden Casket.

Nominations for the awards closed in August 2022, with the initial applicants reviewed to create a shortlist of two final businesses for the award categories.

ICC President, Mark Spragg said: “We’ve had a fantastic response with entries this year and we are delighted to be able to bring the awards back.

“A huge congratulations to all of our finalists and thank you to all of the businesses that entered.

“As expected, it has been hugely competitive, and we look forward to recognising and celebrating Inverclyde’s vibrant business community on 11^th November.”

 The full shortlist is:

ICON Award for Health and Wellbeing, sponsored by Aspray Glasgow West:

• CVS Inverclyde
• West College Scotland

ICON Award for Entrepreneurism, sponsored by Inverclyde Council

• Clyde Eats
• Titan Spirits

ICON Award for Business Growth, sponsored by MM Search

• Bowman Rebecchi
• On-Site Scanning

ICON Award for Community Benefits, sponsored by Inverclyde Community Fund

• RIG Arts
• Your Voice

ICON Award for Sustainability, sponsored by Tweetiepie Media

• Inverclyde Bothy
• Storm In A Teacup

ICON Award for Covid Resilience, sponsored by West Coast Cinema’s

• Ardgowan Hospice
• The Wee Crafty Owl

ICON Award for Skills Development, sponsored by CVS Inverclyde

• Diodes
• Reid Mackellar Opticians

ICON Award for Tourism, sponsored by Discover Inverclyde

• To be revealed at the awards

ICON Award for Diversity, sponsored by The Beacon Arts Centre

• To be revealed at the awards

ICON Award for Internationalism, sponsored by Where Now Consulting

• To be revealed at the awards

The 10 awards have a headline sponsor, with the event now sold out but a waiting list is being held for tickets. Please contact Shari Workman for details – membership@inverclydechamber.co.uk.

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