Prominent businessman's life to be remembered with…

Prominent businessman's life to be remembered with Young Entrepreneur accolade

A prominent Hull businessman who died recently is to be remembered for his innovation and support of young people with an award in his name.

Global Entrepreneurship Week celebrations in the city will now feature The Malcolm Scott Award, an accolade to be presented to the business or organisation considered by the judges to have done the most to support young entrepreneurs or enterprising pupils.

Initiated by Hull City Council and sponsored by the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, it will be presented by the Lord Mayor of Hull, Cllr Christine Randall, and Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy, at the Guildhall awards bash on Friday, November 18.

Charles Cracknell, founder of JCYEB, said: “Malcolm did so much for the city of Hull at a high level but was always interested in the success of the individual.

“He was a true gent. He would always take time to chat to any young person I was mentoring and he was recognised as a legend who had a real commitment to Hull and its people. We are proud to name this award in his memory and we look forward to welcoming members of his family to the awards celebration.”

Malcolm founded Scotts Chartered Surveyors and his desire to help others in business led to him becoming a key figure in the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce, becoming president in 2007. Malcolm also served for a time as a director of Hull Kingston Rovers and helped with the club’s acquisition of its stadium.

His commitment to improving the city centre – and in particular the evening economy – saw him play an influential role in establishing Hull Business Improvement District, which in 2006 became the first BID in Yorkshire and such a success that Leeds, Sheffield and York are among the cities to have followed in its footsteps. In 2016 he was the first winner of the lifetime achievement category at the HullBID awards.

Malcolm retired early from Scotts and launched a series of cultural projects to support young creative and technical talent in the region. He opened the Fruit Trade Music recording studio in 2013 and then the Kardomah 94 arts and culture hub in 2014.

After treatment for a brain tumour, Mal was unable to continue with Kardomah and the venue closed in 2019. Always a very private person for all his high profile in the community, he then dropped out of the public gaze. His death in September, after a short illness, brought a wave of tributes.

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