The awards are run by the Herald and Glasgow Chamber of Commerce in partnership with People Make Glasgow.
Glasgow has a long and distinguished history of innovators, pioneers and traders who have made their mark on the world stage. The Inspiring City Awards recognise the new generation of citizens who are making a tremendous contribution to the cultural and economic climate of Glasgow.
The award ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 6 at the Marriott Hotel, Glasgow.
Full list of finalists
Art and Culture Award
- Aye Write! Glasgow’s Book Festival and Wee Write! Glasgow’s Book Festival for Children and Young People
- King’s Theatre & Theatre Royal
- Tron Theatre
- Vox Motus
Carer(s) of the Year Award
- Contact the Elderly
- Flora Kerr
- The NHS Centre for Integrative Care
- The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice
Best Corporate Social Responsibility Award
- Allied Vehicles
- Glasgow Taxis
- Merck, BioReliance Services
- St. Enoch Centre
Education Award
- Centre for Financial Regulation and Innovation (CeFRI), Department of Accounting and Finance, Strathclyde Business School
- Gail Morrison
- Glasgow Clyde College
- Impact Arts
- Tennents Training Academy
Environmental Award
- Clyde Shopping Centre
- Friends of Glasgow Local Nature Reserves
- Knightswood Secondary School
- Renewable Parts
- Turning Point Scotland
Innovation in Business Award
- Glasgow Taxis
- LINIAN Supply Co Ltd
- Renewable Parts
- Sticky Heelz
Outstanding Contribution by a Young Business Leader Award
- Chitresh Sharma
- Dagmawi Belay
- Fred Pullar
- Lauren Stewart
Outstanding Contribution by a Business Leader Award
- Andrew Duncan
- Anne Mulhern
- Colin Lamb
- Mark Haslam
Sport Award
- Free Wheel North
- Glasgow Eagles Sports Club
- Jonathan Willcox
- Raza Sadiq
The People Make Glasgow Award
- Professor Brenda Gibson
- Clare Cannon
- Glasgow Council on Alcohol
- Linda Bell
- Refuweegee
- Susan Wilson
Industry and Young People Innovation Award
- Enterprise Academy @Parkhill
- Impact Arts
- Merck, BioReliance Services
- Tennents Training Academy & UTD Sports
- The Drink Cabinet
Legacy Award
- Glasgow Recovery Aftercare Communities
- Glasgow Tigers Speedway
- The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice
- Glasgow Eagles Sports Club
Glasgow Welcomes Service Champion Award
- Gail Morrison
- Glasgow Taxis
- Ibis Glasgow City Centre Hotel
- University of Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre
Young Person Award
- Abdul Haseeb
- Asma Mohammed
- Dagmawi Belay
- Ross John Penman
- Savannah Ross
Lifetime Achievement
- The winner of this award will be announced on the night
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