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THE WINNERS
Susan Aitken, Leader, Glasgow City Council
WINNER: Glasgow Taxis, presented by Craig Martin, Chair, Glasgow Welcomes
Finalists: Gail Morrison, City of Glasgow College; Ibis Glasgow City Centre Hotel and University of Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre
WINNER: Dagmawi Belay, Carcela, presented by Ross Wilson, Owner, Ross Wilson Public Relations
WINNER: Asma Mohammed, Active Life Club, presented by Phillip Goodman, Centre Director, Glasgow Fort
YOUNG PERSON AWARD Supported by: Glasgow Fort Winner: Asma Mohammed, Active Life Club
WINNER: Sticky Heelz, presented by James Haworth, Theatre Director, The King’s Theatre & Theatre Royal
and comfort of shoes. The brand was invented as its founder, Laura Birrell, was frustrated that nothing on the market addressed the issue of loose fitting shoes. Commendation: LINIAN Supply Co Ltd
Finalists: Glasgow Taxis and Renewable Parts
GLASGOW WELCOMES SERVICE CHAMPION AWARD Supported by: Glasgow Welcomes Winner: Glasgow Taxis Glasgow Taxis is Scotland’s largest supplier of licensed taxis, with the largest fleet in the UK outside London. It serves Glasgow with an efficient, reliable and safe taxi service, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Asma Mohammed, Active Life Club, has overcome her difficulties to inspire others. Her biggest achievement was travelling to Pakistan to volunteer, teaching underprivileged children. She has secured an MA in childcare to fulfil her career ambition and is making a huge impact through her volunteering. Finalists: Abdul Haseeb, Active Life Club; Dagmawi Belay, Carcela; Ross John Penman, I-Kick Martian Arts and Savannah Ross, Yomo
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION BY A YOUNG BUSINESS LEADER AWARD Supported by: Ross Wilson Public Relations Winner: Dagmawi Belay, CEO, Carcela Dagmawi Belay was the Founder of Carcela, which reimagined car buying and selling. By carefully outsmarting the current dealership model, Dagmawi recognised a gap in the market - where individuals could purchase their vehicle and have it delivered through their mobile. Commendation: Chitresh Sharma, CEO and Co-Founder, Swipii Labs Ltd Finalists: Fred Pullar, Operations Director, Renewable Parts Ltd and Lauren Stewart, Managing Director & Co-Founder, The Drink Cabinet
WINNER: Andrew Duncan, SwarmOnline, presented by Bryan Donaghey, CEO, Whyte & Mackay
Tony Carlin, Consultant Editor, The Herald
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