The winners of the prestigious 2009 Chemical Industry Awards were announced on 25 June at Murrayfield Rugby Stadium in Edinburgh. The awards are the premier accolades for the UK chemical industry.

Steve Elliott, Chief Executive of the Chemical Industries Association, paid tribute the members of the chemical industry and its key partners, "This year's quality of entries reflects the outstanding contribution made by the chemical industry to a better quality of life for us all despite a very tough trading times.

The Chemical Industry Awards are about recognising that excellence. This offers tremendous encouragement and visibility to an industry which is largely unsung, all of the entrants should be proud of their success."

Skills Award - INEOS Manufacturing Scotland Ltd, Grangemouth

 The Skills Award, sponsored by Cogent and the National Skill Academy for the Process Industries, was won by INEOS Manufacturing Scotland for their innovative Engineers of the Future programme. Working with local colleges INEOS developed a course which sees school leavers being recruited directly onto a training programme, that will lead them to a Masters degree qualification with associated practical skills developed over a five year period. As the individuals progress though the programme they gain relevant knowledge of site plant and process and develop a wide range of practical skills required in the refining and petrochemical industry.

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