ROCCO AWARDS 2024: Renfrewshire Celebrates 20 Years of Business Excellence
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2024
Renfrewshire roared in celebration of business excellence at the 20th Annual Rocco Awards Ceremony on Friday 15th November at the Normandy Hotel. The sellout crowd congratulated 17 worthy winners taking home the special Rocco trophies at Renfrewshire’s largest black tie business event, now in its 20th year.
Principal ROCCO sponsor was the Renfrewshire Business Support Partnership (RBSP) combining key partners who help shape business support services in Renfrewshire.
President Derek J McNab highlighted the Chamber’s work in its 60th Diamond anniversary year including £250K of support projects delivered to Renfrewshire businesses and funded by Renfrewshire Council.
The guests were skilfully piped into the Normandy by the talented St Columba’s School Pipe Band.
Renfrewshire Council Leader Iain Nicolson gave the principal sponsor address showcasing the significant £100 million investment in cultural assets including the Paisley Arts Centre and the development of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District (AMID) with anchor institutions National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) and the Medicine Manufacturing Innovation Centre. (MMIC)
The ROCCO raffle raised an outstanding £9,000 supporting Accord Hospice and Anthony Nolan, the stem cell transplant charity celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024.
Rocco favourite Fred MacAulay was on top form entertaining the audience all evening and the outstanding performance by singer/songwriter ili was met with load applause.
The Awards also featured a unique 20th edition trophy designed and made in Renfrewshire by J.G.B. Steelcraft.
The Winners
ROCCO Award for Environmental Sustainability sponsored by Lochlie Construction Group.
Winner: W.H Malcolm Ltd (The Malcolm Group)
ROCCO Award for Innovation & Technology sponsored by University of the West of Scotland.
Winner: Terumo Aortic
ROCCO Award for Excellence in Manufacturing sponsored by National Manufacturing Institute Scotland.
Winner: Rolls-Royce PLC
ROCCO Award for International Trade sponsored by Glasgow Airport.
Winner: Scottish Leather Group
ROCCO Award for Community Wealth Building sponsored by Renfrewshire Council.
Winner: W.H Malcolm Ltd (The Malcolm Group)
ROCCO Award for Excellence in Tourism sponsored by Renfrewshire Council.
Winner: Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort
ROCCO Award for Most Promising New Business sponsored by Business Gateway.
Winner: Tots United Limited
ROCCO Award for Family Business of the Year sponsored by The Malcom Group.
Winner: Scottish Leather Group Ltd
ROCCO Award for Journey to Net Zero sponsored by Ren Zero.
Winner: Lochlie Construction Group
ROCCO Award for Young Business Person of the Year sponsored by Rolls-Royce.
Winner: Scott McGinlay, Owner – Scott McGinlay Catering/Paisley Pie Co.
ROCCO Award for Employer of the Year sponsored by Arnold Clark.
Winner: Scottish Leather Group
ROCCO Award for Community Champion sponsored by Engage Renfrewshire.
Winner: I Am Me Scotland
ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business 5 or less employees sponsored by Spectrum Service Solutions.
Winner: Framing Art
ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business >5<25 employees sponsored by Terumo Aortic.
Winner: Hunter & Robertson Limited
ROCCO Award for Outstanding Performing Business >25 employees sponsored by Altrad Babcock.
Winner: Wholesale Domestic Bathrooms Ltd
ROCCO Award for Business Leader of the Year sponsored by Diageo.
Winner: Brian Toward, CEO – Wholesale Domestic Bathrooms Ltd
ROCCO Award for Renfrewshire’s Favourite Business sponsored by Braehead.
Winner: Paisley Pie Co
Chamber Chief Executive Bob Grant said:
“ROCCO 2024 was an incredible, uplifting evening celebrating all that is good in our business community in a landmark year as we conclude our 60th Diamond Anniversary celebrations. Renfrewshire truly is a fantastic business location with so many outstanding organisations represented on the night and congratulations to all our finalists.”
“You can view images on our Facebook page. I encourage all Rocco winners to utilise their win across their PR channels. Thank you to the entire Chamber team for all their work before and on the night to ensure our 500 guests had a great time. Special thanks to main sponsor Renfrewshire Business Support Partnership,Diageo who supplied our drinks reception, Andrew O’Brien and the team from J.G.B. Steelcraft for our fantastic trophies, Cameron Presentations & Gap TV for all the AV, the Printbrokers for the program, Jenna Lynn for the excellent social media coverage and the Normandy Hotel for the meal and service. Thanks also to St Columba’s School Pipe Band who welcomed guests in such style.
Finally, thanks and a warm welcome back to singer /song writer ili following her first appearance at ROCCO 2010 aged just 12 years old – a truly special performance for our sell out audience.”
View full images from the evening on our Facebook page.
