ROCCO 2026 Shortlist and Main Sponsor Announced!

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Image: L-R Ronald Leitch, President RCC, Calum Mathieson Smart Grid Director Scotland, David Kane, CTO, Shane Hussain CEO SNRG

Renfrewshire Chamber is delighted to announce the 2026 shortlist for the annual business awards, the ROCCOs. Now in their 22^nd year, the ROCCOs are the premier business event in Renfrewshire. 17 winners will be crowned at the ceremony hosted by ROCCO favourite Fred MacAulay (Friday 13^th November at Ingliston Estate and Country Club). Main Sponsor is SNRG, the UK’s leading provider of place based power infrastructure.

Ronald Leitch, President of Renfrewshire Chamber said “Congratulations to all our finalists for ROCCO 2026. The standard of entries and competition this year has been exceptionally high and being shortlisted is a significant achievement. For those who were not successful this time, I would encourage you to consider entering again in next year. I am also delighted to announce SNRG as our main sponsor. Their investment in Renfrewshire to develop smarter grid connections empowered by place-based renewable energy systems is warmly welcomed and will bring benefits to our wider community.”

Shane Hussain, CEO of SNRG said “SNRG is delighted to be Main Sponsor of the ROCCO Awards and to support an event that celebrates the strength, innovation and success of businesses across Renfrewshire. We are investing heavily in Renfrewshire and the surrounding area, with projects such as Middleton Solar Farm helping to deliver locally generated green energy for businesses and communities.

Our ambition is to create long-term economic and environmental benefits by supporting the transition to a more sustainable energy future. The ROCCO Awards provide a fantastic opportunity to recognise the achievements of local businesses, organisations and individuals who make such an important contribution to the region. On behalf of everyone at SNRG, I would like to congratulate all of this year’s nominees and wish them the very best of luck for the awards.”

ROCCO Award for Environmental Sustainability

Sponsored by Lochlie Construction Group:

JW Filshill Ltd
SecuriGroup Limited
Shearwater Marine Services Ltd

ROCCO Award for Innovation & Technology

Sponsored by the University of the West of Scotland:

Next Gen Pharma Ltd, trading as 24 HR Pharmacy
Rolls-Royce plc
Terumo Aortic

ROCCO Award for Excellence in Manufacturing

Sponsored by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland:

Angelwax Ltd
Q-Mass Ltd
Rolls-Royce plc

ROCCO Award for International Trade

Sponsored by Scottish Leather Group:

JW Filshill Ltd
Lochlie Construction Group Ltd
Wholesale Domestic Bathrooms Ltd

ROCCO Award for Business Leader of the Year

Sponsorship Available.

Shortlisted nominations are:

Gillian Green, Chief Executive St Vincents Hospice

Peter Jung, Chief Executive RAMH (Recovery Across Mental Health)

Nicholas Muirhead, CEO Scottish Leather Group

Maylynda Pacitti, Founder & Managing Director – Pacitti Accountancy & Business Advisory Ltd

Paul Richards, CEO and Founder – Clyde Ventures Ltd

ROCCO Award for Renfrewshire’s Favourite Business

Sponsored by Pacitti Accountancy & Business Advisory:

Houston Kiltmakers Ltd
Pace Youth Theatre
ROAR (Reaching Older Adults in Renfrewshire – Footcare Service)
Roasters Coffee Shop, Paisley

Top 4 voting is now open online here:

https://form.jotform.com/RenfrewshireChamber/favouritebusinessRocco2026

The company with the most votes by 5pm on Monday 2^nd November will be crowned the winner and announced on the night.

To book a table / seats at the ROCCOs on the 13^th November at Ingliston Estate and Country Club, please contact Laura Connor at email: lconnor@renfrewshirechamber.com or visit www.roccoawards.com

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