50 . Glasgow Business October 2015
INSPIRING CITY AWARDS 2015 THE SPONSORS
Glasgow Chamber of Commerce and The Herald would like to thank the following companies and organisations for their support and sponsorship of the Inspiring City Awards 2015...
PEOPLE MAKE GLASGOW
MAIN SUPPORTER OF
THE INSPIRING CITY AWARDS AND SUPPORTER OF THE PEOPLE MAKE GLASGOW AWARD
Councillor Gordon Matheson, former Leader, Glasgow City Council and Chair, Glasgow City Marketing Bureau
“Glasgow has a distinguished history of talented people producing innovators, pioneers and traders who have succeeded in making their mark on the global stage. It is an honour that PEOPLE MAKE GLASGOW is the main sponsor of the Inspiring City Awards for the third consecutive year, rewarding those individuals and organisations who have developed the cultural and economic fabric of Glasgow.”
Glasgow City Marketing Bureau
Glasgow City Marketing Bureau is the official destination marketing organisation for the city of Glasgow. As a public/private organisation established
by Glasgow City Council in 2005, Glasgow City Marketing Bureau’s role is to communicate Glasgow’s reputation as a world-class city in which to live, work, study, invest and visit. As custodian of the PEOPLE MAKE GLASGOW brand, Glasgow City Marketing Bureau works with partners, stakeholders and businesses to position and promote Glasgow across national and international markets as one of Europe’s most vibrant, dynamic and diverse cities.
AHR
SUPPORTER OF THE ART AND CULTURE AWARD
Richard Blair, Director, AHR:
“We are delighted to be associated with the Inspiring City Awards 2015 and, in particular, the Arts and Culture category. We know each of the finalists makes a significant contribution to the cultural scene in Glasgow either through their support of the arts or engaging with the community in art projects. It has been a really great fit for us to sponsor this award and any one of the shortlisted candidates is a worthy winner.”
on ideas, supports innovation and values the importance of social responsibility. Integrating complementary disciplines and expertise in business, law and social sciences, our focus and activities reflect the complex relationship between business and society and place particular emphasis on the social context within which business is undertaken.
GLASGOW TAXIS SUPPORTER OF THE EDUCATION AWARD
Stephen Flynn, Vice Chairman, Glasgow Taxis Ltd:
AHR
AHR has a long-standing reputation for award-winning design and the creation of innovative places and environments where we live, work, learn and enjoy life. It is one of Europe’s longest-standing architecture and building consultancy practices, with experience dating back to 1835. AHR today is one of Europe’s largest practices and has evolved into an international business encompassing 450 staff in 13 offices including Glasgow.
GLASGOW SCHOOL FOR BUSINESS AND SOCIETY, GLASGOW
CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY SUPPORTER OF THE BEST CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AWARD
Professor John Lennon, Assistant Vice Principal, Glasgow School for Business and Society, Glasgow Caledonian University:
“Glasgow School for Business and Society is delighted to support these awards, which help highlight the economic and employment impact of companies and organisations within the city with a real interest in the social impact of their business. Tis is pivotal in building the profile of local businesses in the field of corporate social responsibility which our university continues to champion.”
Glasgow School for Business and Society, Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow School for Business and Society thrives
“Te Inspiring City Awards have become a fantastic part of Glasgow’s events calendar, rewarding some of the most commited organisations and individuals who make this great city tick. Glasgow Taxis Ltd is once again a very proud supporter of the event this year.”
Glasgow Taxis
Formed in 1997 from a merger of Glasgow’s major taxi companies, Glasgow Taxis Ltd is not only the largest supplier of licensed taxis in Glasgow, but also the biggest black taxi company in the UK outside of London. Glasgow Taxis Ltd represents more than 2,000 drivers and has a fleet of more than 900 taxis.
VIRGIN TRAINS SUPPORTER OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
AWARD
Anna Doran, General Manager, Anglo- Scottish Services, Virgin Trains
“Tere are so many great things going on in Glasgow at the moment, we need an event like this to celebrate all the amazing people who are making it happen and we’re proud to play our part in supporting this. Virgin Trains has served Glasgow since 1997 and we have a really strong relationship with the city, which goes from strength to strength.”
Virgin Trains
Virgin Trains has been operating passenger services between Glasgow and London since 1997. An upstart entry at the start of rail privatisation, it has since become one of
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