Nominations announced for 2016 Aiming Higher awards.
Nominations announced for 2016 Aiming Higher awards.
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The nominations for this years “Aiming Higher” awards have been announced following a high number of quality applications.
The event, taking place on Wednesday 15th June at the Normandy Hotel , Renfrew, rewards those who have excelled and progressed in the workplace over the past 2 years.
Renfrewshire’s full of amazing people with immense potential, more than 3,500 of whom have now found work and opportunities through Invest in Renfrewshire. Our success is making us more ambitious and so, for the third year of our awards, our theme is ‘Aiming Higher’.
Employers and colleagues have been nominating trainees, employees and entrepreneurs over the last few months who they believe are building a better future by investing their skills and efforts in Renfrewshire.
After careful consideration, a select number of applicants were shortlisted for awards across nine separate categories.
We look forward to celebrating all achievements in what looks to be a great evening.
Here is a full list of finalists:
Most Promising New Employee
George Shand – Mirren Park Ltd
Sarah Flynn – Renfrewshire Council
Amy Ferrie – Optimize Financial Solutions Ltd
Most Promising New Entrepreneur
Siobhan Gray – Vonnie Designs
Catharine Anderson – Vouch for That Ltd
Alberto Cassoto/Hilary Masin – Sgaia Foods
Top Intern
Emma McShane – Linstone Housing Association
Jeremi Bielecki – Renfrewshire Council
Zoe McFadyen – Gryffe High School
Best Trainee
Sean Sweeney – Renfrewshire Council
Andrew Mason – Renfrewshire Council
Gary Young – Renfrewshire Leisure, Sports Coach Academy
CV Builder (Youth)
Caitlin Donaghy – Castlehead High School
Claire Pickett – Engage Renfrewshire
Dean MacMonagle – Mary Russell School
Martin Kerr – Mary Russell School
CV Builder (Adult)
Ayodele Afolabi – Engage Renfrewshire
Kenneth Brown – Renfrew Bowling Club
Wilma Dean – Weans World Johnstone
Top Apprentice
Amanda Allan – West College Scotland
Blair McMahon – Renfrewshire Council
Drew Reid – CITB
Progression In Work
James Maclennan – Blend Coffee Lounge
Joanne Brown – Ralston out of School Care
Jennifer Thomson – Newmac Asphalt Service Ltd
Achiever of the Year
Connor Bryson – Employability Service
Nicole Coyle – Employability Services
Shannon O’Rourke – Laing O’Rourke
Colin McKenzie – Project SEARCH
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