2025 ROCCO Awards Now Open For Entries
Date Posted: 19 Aug, 2025
The ROCCOs are Renfrewshire’s premier business event now in their 21st year and will take place on Friday 21st November at Ingliston Country Club & Hotel. Main Sponsor is Invest In Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire Council’s programme to grow the local economy and support employment.
CEO Bob Grant commented “Thank you to all our sponsors, without their support, the ROCCOs would not be possible. Renfrewshire is an excellent business location and I encourage organisations from all sectors to consider entering. We know making the shortlist is a great achievement and competition to be selected is always tough. Across the 17 categories there is an opportunity for companies of all sizes and sectors to gain recognition for all you’ve achieved in the last 12 months. You are able to enter as many categories as you wish and if you make the shortlist, you will be invited to present to our judging panels w/com Mon 3rd November, good luck!”
Cllr Iain Nicolson, leader of Renfrewshire Council, said: “The ROCCOs are always a fantastic showcase for Renfrewshire, and the collaborative work of our local business support partnership and our business community. We expect the standard of entry once again to be impressive and I know the awards will be another great celebration of the people who make such a difference for Renfrewshire. Their contribution is vital to creating and sustaining jobs and employment for our communities.”
Ronald Leitch, President of Renfrewshire Chamber said: “The ROCCOs have always been a special part of Renfrewshire’s business calendar. They’re not just about awards, they’re about celebrating the incredible people and organisations that make this area thrive. This year, we are excited to bring the event to Ingliston, a fantastic new venue for 2025. I’d love to see as many companies as possible get involved in this year’s event. It’s a great chance to share your story, connect with others, and be part of something that truly showcases the best of Renfrewshire.”
The ROCCOs are free to enter for members based anywhere plus non-members that are based in Renfrewshire. The 17 categories this year are:
ROCCO Award for Environmental Sustainability – sponsored by Lochlie Construction Group
ROCCO Award for Innovation & Technology – sponsored by the University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
ROCCO Award for Excellence in Manufacturing – sponsored by National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
ROCCO Award for International Trade -sponsored by Glasgow Airport
ROCCO Award for Community Wealth Building – sponsored by Invest in Renfrewshire
ROCCO Award for Excellence in Tourism – sponsored by Renfrewshire Council
ROCCO Award for Most Promising New Business -sponsored by Business Gateway
ROCCO Award for Family Business of the Year – sponsored by The Malcolm Group
ROCCO Award for Journey to Net-Zero – sponsored by Ren Zero
ROCCO Award for Young Business Person of the Year – sponsored by Rolls Royce
ROCCO Award for Employer of the Year – sponsored by Arnold Clark
ROCCO Award for Community Champion – sponsored by Engage Renfrewshire
ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business 5 or fewer employees – sponsored by Spectrum Service Solutions
ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business 5<25 employees – sponsored by Terumo Aortic
ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business >25 employees – sponsored by Altrad Babcock
ROCCO Award for Business Leader of the Year – sponsored by Diageo
ROCCO Award for Renfrewshire’s Favourite Business – sponsored by Pacitti Accountancy & Business Advisory
To nominate your favourite business please email awards@roccoawards.com by Midnight on Fri 3rd October & include ROCCO AWARD in the subject header. In email include the name of business and why in <100 words they deserve to win. Also include your own name, address & phone number. A shortlist will be announced with online voting open until early November. The winner will be announced on the night.
The awards are open for entry until Friday 19th September. Shortlist will be announced early October and the winners announced at our awards ceremony on Friday 21st November at Ingliston Country Club and Hotel hosted by Fred MacAulay.
On the night a charity raffle will support 2 charities including St Vincent’s Hospice. For more info and to enter / book a table – please visit www.roccoawards.com.
The social medial hashtag is #2025Rocco
Pic Caps: Cllr Iain Nicolson, leader of Renfrewshire Council with Chamber President Ronald Leitch
