The FIS Scottish Awards are a celebration of the exceptional work and diverse range of projects carried out in Scotland. On 20 September, the awards ceremony was held at the impressive voco Grand Central Glasgow. The event was hosted by ex-professional footballer Chris Sutton and was well-attended, with guests eagerly anticipating the announcement of this year’s winners.
The ceremony began with a short speech from FIS Chief Executive Iain McIlwee followed by a welcome address from FIS President Philip Brown, who highlighted the organisation’s activities in 2024 and plans for the future.
After a fantastic three-course lunch, the presentation of the awards began. The winners were as follows:
Gold Award in the Specialist Installation – under £1m category: Carter Ceilings for its installation at the Wallyford Leaning Campus in Mussellburgh.
Silver Award in the Specialist Installation – under £1m category: Glasgow Ceilings for its installation at the Newmains and St Brigid’s Community Hub in Wishaw.
Gold Award in the Specialist Installation – over £1m category: Roskel Contracts for its installation at the Clarice Pears Building, University of Glasgow, School of Health and Wellbeing.
Silver Award in the Specialist Installation – over £1m category: C.C.L Interiors for its installation at the Platform at Central Quay in Glasgow.
Gold Award in the Interior Fit-Out category: Scotwood Interiors for its installation at Rabbies in Edinburgh.
Silver Award in the Interior Fit-Out category: W.M.R Contractors for its Foyer Refurbishment in Glasgow.
Project of the Year: Roskel Contracts for its installation at the Clarice Pears Building, University of Glasgow, School of Health and Wellbeing.
Apprentice of the Year: Ethan Gandy, Ceiling Installation Apprentice at Brian Hendry Interiors. With his commitment to personal development and consistent high standards, Ethan did not follow the traditional route into construction, but created opportunities to allow this pathway to open up.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Ian Young of Zentia. Described as an inspirational professional who has worked in the ceilings sector for over 40 years spanning many roles from sales manager right through to training delivery. Having retired in 2020, Ian returned to the sector to maintain continuity of training at the Zentia installation school. He now delivers training to a varied audience from office-based internal staff to ceiling supervisors and has trained thousands over the years.
Congratulations to all our winners, and to everyone who entered.
FIS Awards Brochure
You can read all about the winning projects and individuals here.
See photos from the lunch
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