The ICON Awards 2026 shone a spotlight on the incredible talent, innovation, and community spirit across Inverclyde last night, as winners were awarded in a spectacular celebration held at Greenock Town Hall on Friday 18th September.
With thanks to headline sponsors Diodes Incorporated and Inverclyde Council, the event was a night to remember – recognising the businesses, individuals, and organisations making an extraordinary impact both locally and globally.
A special thank you also goes to our category sponsors; Applied AI Engineering, Barclays Eagle Labs, Business Gateway, Clyde Eats, CVS Inverclyde, Diodes Incorporated, Greenock Cruise Ports (Global Ports Holding), James Walker Devol, Renewco Power, Skills Development Scotland and West College Scotland. Whose generous support played an important role in this year’s ICON Awards.
Hosted by the ever-engaging Jennifer Reoch, the ceremony honoured achievements across a variety of sectors, from start-ups and sustainability to third-sector champions and young rising stars.
We were also delighted to welcome a number of special guests to this year’s ICON Awards, including;
- Provost Drew McKenzie
- Councillor Stephen McCabe, Leader of Inverclyde Council
- Stuart Jamieson, Chief Executive of Inverclyde Council
- Stuart McMillan, MSP for Greenock and Inverclyde
- Martin McCluskey, MP for Inverclyde and West Renfrewshire
- Malcolm Offord, MSP for the West of Scotland
- Jim McSporran, Port Director of Peel Ports
- Alison McGuire, Head of Operations for Greenock Cruise Port
- Ryan Clark, Chief Executive of Safer Group Ltd
- Dr Liz Cameron, former Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce
who joined us to celebrate the achievements of Inverclyde’s businesses, organisations and individuals.
Congratulations to the ICON Awards 2026 Winners:
Innovation Excellence Award: Diane Chalmers
Health & Well Being Award: Mind Mosaic
Tourism & Hospitality Award: The Albany
Most Promising Start-up Award: Shona Darroch – Travel Counsellors
Retail & E-Commerce Award: Clyde Eats
Community Impact Award: Craig Molloy Coaching C.I.C
Journey to Net Zero Award: Blooming Inverkip
Third Sector Organisation of the Year Award: Ocean Youth Trust Scotland
People & Workplace Excellence Award: Partner Services Scotland Ltd
Business Growth Award: McArthur Scott
Young Rising Star (under 25) Award: Jude Dow & Rio Mason – The Anchor
Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce also proudly recognise the outstanding finalists who exemplify excellence in their fields:
Innovation Excellence Award: Crann Tiac SCIO, Labourix Limited
Health & Well Being Award: Moving On Inverclyde, RIG Arts
Tourism & Hospitality Award: Caley Pine Tours & Transfers, Clyde Coast Saunas
Most Promising Start-up Award: Clydeside Events – Kevin Reid, Campbell Clifford Mortgages
Retail & E-Commerce Award: Day-to-day Bute Street, Smiths Greenock,
Community Impact Award: Home-Start Renfrewshire & Inverclyde, Moving On Inverclyde
Journey to Net Zero Award: Inverclyde Climate Change Action Network, Inverclyde Community Food Network
Third Sector Organisation of the Year Award: Ardgowan Hospice, Home-Start Renfrewshire & Inverclyde
People & Workplace Excellence Award: McArthur Scott, West College Scotland
Business Growth Award: Inverweld Ltd, Titan Spirits Ltd
Young Rising Star Award: Kenzie Lawrie – Oor club, Harris Ameen – Day-Today Bute Street
The Chamber would like to recognise that each of these businesses are ICONs in their own right.
A Night Made Possible by Community
Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce extend their heartfelt thanks to all who supported the event:
- Their category sponsors, raffle prize donors, goodie bag contributors, and table sponsors.
- Their charity partner, Ardgowan Hospice, for their invaluable community work.
- The ICON Awards 2026 vendors: First Choice Catering, DJ George Robertson, DAG Lighting, Dangerous Studio, Love & Humphries, PDC Printing, Matthew McGoldrick – Photographer, Steven Blair – Magician, CDM Balloons, Backdropsource UK, and Clyde Side Events.
- The ICON Awards 2026 venue, Greenock Town Hall, for hosting such a memorable evening
A special thank you goes to our award presenters, board members, ICC President Lizzy Todd, former team member Emma McKechnie, Business Development Executive Caroline Wengel, Board Directors Corey Beaton and Penelope Hof, and Marketing & Events Executive and event organiser Rhea Gallacher, whose hard work helped bring the evening together.
“Friday night’s ICON AWARDS 2026 was a resounding success. From the incredible caliber of our finalists to the overwhelming support from our guests and sponsors, it was a truly spectacular evening that highlighted the very best of Inverclyde’s business community.” Said Lizzy Todd, ICC President.
Media Contact:
Rhea Gallacher
Marketing and Events Management Executive
Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce
