Chamber Champion Awards 2024

Members of HRFCA’s Employer Engagement team, along with a group of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold, Silver and Bronze employer organisations, attended the Chamber Champion Awards.

The Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce event was held at Carnoustie Golf Hotel & Spa on 10 September.

The overall winner was Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Limited.

Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Limited.

The individual Business Award categories were: Digital Innovation; Future Skills; Impact; International (sponsored by Highland RFCA’s ChamberFORCE initiative); Net-Zero; and People Pioneer.

The winners were:

Overall Winner: Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre
Digital Innovation Business Winner: Backlit Films
Digital Innovation Individual Winner: Alan Gilmartin, Street Soccer Scotland
Digital Innovation Individual: George Li, High School, Highly Commended
Future Skills Business Winner: Dundee Science Centre
Future Skills Individual Winner: Ranjit Fernandez, Lathallan School
Impact Business Winner: Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre
Impact Individual Winner: James Moran, Dundee Heritage Trust
International Business Winner: Scott & Fyfe Ltd
Net-Zero Business Winner: Montrose Port Authority
People Pioneer Business Winner: Carolina House Trust
People Pioneer Individual Winner: Amanda Inglis, Due North Creatives

A representative from Scott & Fyfe Limited wholds their International Business Award.

Scott & Fyfe Limited won the ChamberFORCE-sponsored International Business Award. Managing Director Michelle Quadrelli accepted the award on behalf of the employee-owned textiles company.

Among the finalists in the Impact category was Armed Forces Covenant signatory and ERS Bronze Award holder Dundee Heritage Trust. While missing out on the main category award, the Trust’s James Moran won the Impact Individual Award.

James Moran of Dundee Heritage Trust holds his Individual Impact award.

James Moran of Dundee Heritage Trust with his award.

Highland RFCA hosted a table, inviting Armed Forces-friendly employers along to enjoy the event.

In attendance were Sharon Faulkner (HRFCA’s Highland Gold Network Chair and representative from ERS Gold Award holder Angus Council); Ian Clark (Highland Gold Network Vice Chair and representative from Gold Award holder IED Training Solutions Ltd); Ally Chernouski (representing Gold Award holder Abertay University); Alix Foreman (representing Silver Award holder DLR Media); Andrew Black (representing Bronze Award holder Andrew Black Design); and Fiona McLellan (Business Gateway Tayside).

The HRFCA table at the even with all guests seated.

The Highland RFCA table.

Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce’s Chief Executive, Alison Henderson, said: “The competition in this year’s Chamber Champion Awards has been exceptional. The incredible talent and high standards across our region made the selection process more challenging than ever, an inspiring reflection of the outstanding businesses we have in our region.”

Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce is a founding member of ChamberFORCE. The Highland RFCA programme pairs selected Scottish Chambers of Commerce with local Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force units. It is designed to deliver tangible business and networking benefits to Chamber members. ChamberFORCE receives financial backing from Amazon.

Find out more about ChamberFORCE.

HRFCA's Roy McLellan presented Scott & Fyfe Managing Director Michelle Quadrelli (centre) with the International Business Award. Also on stage was Alison Henderson, Chief Executive of Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce.

HRFCA’s Roy McLellan presented Scott & Fyfe Managing Director Michelle Quadrelli (centre) with the International Business Award. Also pictured is Alison Henderson, Chief Executive of Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce.