THREE Ayrshire businesses have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 British Chamber of Commerce's business awards. 

The trio of firms are all members of the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, which helps to support companies in the region.

Emergency One Group Ltd, who are based in Cumnock, have been shortlisted in the Green Innovation category.

The business describes itself as "a leading provider of innovative firefighting technology solutions, serving communities worldwide".

It currently has around 270 employees, and produces around 200 appliances yearly, serving countries including New Zealand, France, Malta and Qatar.

The QTS Group, one of the region's biggest employers with over 700 staff nationwide, has been named as a finalist in the People and Work category.

QTS Group is a leading UK railway contractor providing services including vegetation management, drainage, fencing, civil engineering, electrification and rope access.

Meanwhile, A&L Mechanical Installations Ltd, based near Kilmarnock, have been shortlisted in the Local Economy and The Future category.

Started in 1990, A&L specialise in the installation of all types of mechanical plant in the water industry throughout the UK and Ireland.

Winners will be announced in October.