The Ayrshire Business Awards are back, ready to celebrate their 10th anniversary.

The awards, organised by the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, have become renowned as the headline event of the Ayrshire Business Week and in the last decade have provided a platform to highlight the success of businesses in Ayrshire.

The awards recognises businesses which have demonstrated excellence in a variety of fields.

Winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner at Ayr Race Course on Friday, October 11.

The organisers are delighted to have 1825 Financial Planning once again as their principal sponsor.

David Hughes, managing director, said “We are once again delighted to be the principal sponsor of the Ayrshire Business awards. As in previous years I would encourage all businesses to consider applying for an award. The process will benefit your business and if successful, your colleagues and customers will be able to enjoy the recognition it brings.

Val Russell, CEO of the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “The awards are a great way to raise your profile, celebrate success and shout about your achievements."

The 2019 Categories are:

Developing Ayrshire’s Young Workforce Award - 1825 Financial Planning

Ayrshire Food & Drink Award - East Ayrshire Council

Active Travel at Work Award - Active Travel Hub

Start-up Business of the Year Award - Business

Gateway Apprentice of the Year Award - Woodward

Growth Business of the Year Award - The RAD Group

Excellence in Customer Service Award - South Ayrshire Council

Tourism Award - University of the West of Scotland

Family Business Award - North Ayrshire Council

Business in the Community Award - Ashleigh Building

Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award - Trump Turnberry

Ayrshire’s Best Business Award (0-10 employees ) - West Coast Accelerator

Ayrshire’s Best Business Award ( 11-50 employees ) - Media Scotland

Ayrshire’s Best Business Award (51 employees or more) - GSK

Employer of the Year Award - Westfield Health (new award)

Companies can enter up to two categories and the closing date is Friday, August 2.

The awards are free to enter. Find out more about all the categories and sponsors at https://www.ayrshire-chamber.org/awards/business-awards.