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Clyde, said: “The standard of nominations was extremely high, and it is an honour to recognise the care profession in this way.” McTaggart Construction saw off tough
competition to triumph in the Industry and Young People Innovation Award, being recognised for the work they do as an employer in Foundation Apprenticeships and how they support the apprentices’ development during the programme, as well as taking positive action to ensure they gain viable employment in their supply chain members.
Alison McRae, Senior Director at Glasgow Chamber of Commerce said: The judges felt that McTaggart Construction epitomised all that Developing the Young Workforce stands for. This was achieved by adopting approaches to offer jobs, apprenticeships and training opportunities to those furthest from the job market. Very well deserved!” The Art and Culture Award, supported
by COLAB, recognised the work of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity and how they have achieved both acclaim and awareness through the Oor Wullie’s BIG Bucket trail. A spokesperson for COLAB said:
“Congratulations to Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity. They are a very well-deserved winner of the Arts and Culture Award. Their recent Oor Willie’s BIG Bucket Trail campaign was so inspiring and not only captured the imagination of Glaswegians and people across Scotland, but also gained exposure on a global scale, demonstrating the power that art and culture has in bringing communities together and raising awareness. As a Glasgow based organisation with a passion for supporting grassroots arts projects, we were delighted to be involved in this year’s
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Inspiring City Awards which help shine a light on arts projects and organisations really making a difference in the city.” The Hidden Gardens Trust, meanwhile, which is behind the establishment of a leafy, peaceful garden oasis in the heart of Glasgow’s busy south side, took a new gong, the Alistair Malloy Award for Inclusive Volunteering. It was established in memory of a former colleague and friend of sponsor Volunteer Glasgow who passed away suddenly in 2014. The trust was recognised for the work
that they do to support volunteers and to provide them with the knowledge to ensure the secluded plot is an inspirational and accessible green space. David Maxwell, Chief Executive of Volunteer
Glasgow, said: “It’s been fantastic to recognise some of the excellent volunteering initiatives.” Nikola Kelly won the Outstanding
Contribution by a Young Business Leader Award supported by Arnold Clark. Nikola was recognised not only for her role as MD at Be-IT but for her work to promote diversity and initiatives to encourage more women into STEM careers. A spokesperson for Arnold Clark said: “What a wonderful evening. It was a joy to attend this year’s Inspiring City Awards and meet with some outstanding business leaders and innovators. We’re delighted to have sponsored the ‘Outstanding Contribution by a Young Business Leader’ category - all of the finalists should be very proud of what they’ve achieved!” Scottish Water’s work with the £100m Shieldhall Tunnel and the improvements it made to the wastewater infrastructure in the city and river quality in the River Clyde won them the Environmental Award.
MCR Pathways won the Education Award
for the work they have done to transform education outcomes for care-experienced young people across Glasgow. The Inspiring City Awards recognised and
celebrated the work of Celia Sinclair in the Lifetime Achievement Award supported by Glasgow Airport. The awards heard of Celia’s tireless and award-winning work to preserve, restore and promote the legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his work. She has no doubt inspired countless members of the next generation of artists and businesspeople, just as she herself was inspired as a young person – as well as restoring Sauchiehall Street’s iconic Mackintosh at the Willow, operating as a social enterprise, creating employment opportunities for young people and the local community. Mark Johnston, Managing Director of
Glasgow Airport, said: “The Inspiring City Awards continue to play a vital role in celebrating our many achievements and this year’s event was a fantastic way to recognise those who have helped further enhance Glasgow’s reputation. “It was also a great honour to present the
Lifetime Achievement Award to Celia Sinclair – a truly worthy recipient who has given so much to Glasgow and has played an important role in helping to enrich the city’s cultural landscape.” Jim McHarg, President of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said the event celebrated “the heart of Glasgow, from people who are volunteering, people who are doing things through business and people who are helping people who are not as fortunate as themselves”. He added: “I think this event gets right to the heart and soul of Glasgow.”
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