This award is open to companies working in the science industry sector. Its purpose is to recognise the employer who has done the most to contribute to the acquisition of skills by the company’s workforce through an active programme that meets the principles of the Cogent Gold Standard.

Catalyst for Growth is a competitive grant scheme led by the University of Chester using the Regional Growth Fund1, which offers funding contributions of up to £500,000 to SMEs and larger businesses in the chemical sector or related industries.

The winners of the 2014 Chemical Industry have been announced at a celebration dinner held at The Point Old Trafford, the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club.

The dinner was held on Thursday 26 June. Chief Executive of the Chemical Industries Association Steve Elliott said; “The 2014 Chemical Industry Awards celebrated the very best of our industry and I believe the very best of business and workforce achievement throughout the UK. All who entered have great stories to tell. Our winners should be very proud of their outstanding achievements”.