Drogheda and District Chamber Council officially announced the opening of the 2022 edition of the Northeast Business Excellence Awards, at a launch event hosted in Drogheda’s Highlanes Gallery on Friday. The 2022 awards will be the first time the event has been held since 2019.
Attendees at the launch included Mayor of Drogheda Michelle Hall, Louth County Council Chief Executive Joan Martin and IDA Ireland Chairman Frank Ryan, along with a large number of delegates from the local business community. The event’s premier sponsor – Flogas – were also represented by Commercial Director Ken O’Byrne.
Addressing the event attendees, Drogheda and District Chamber President Robert Murray said “After the challenges presented by Covid in recent years, it is with great optimism and positivity that we are announcing the launch of the Northeast Business Excellence Awards 2022, and that we are doing so in person rather than virtually.
“The awards have always been a key highlight in the annual calendar for anyone involved in our business community, and we welcome the opportunity to recognise and reward all the notable efforts and innovations across the full spectrum of business types we are privileged to serve in the Northeast region”.
The awards are open to both members and non-members of Drogheda Chamber and there are fifteen awards categories, each being sponsored by a local business. The event categories and sponsors are:
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CATEGORIES |
SPONSORS |
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Solopreneur of the Year |
M1 Drogheda Chamber Skillnet |
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SME of the Year (1 -10 Employees) |
Osborne |
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SME of The Year (11+ Employees) |
Irish Cement |
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Digital Innovation |
Paycheck Plus |
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Family Business of the Year |
Glanbia |
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Green Excellence & Sustainability |
Indaver |
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Best Customer Service |
Drogheda Credit Union |
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Best Business Transformation (during a pandemic) |
Permanent TSB |
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Best Not for Profit Organisation |
Coca-Cola International Services |
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Professional Service of the Year |
AWS |
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Best Hair / Beauty Salon |
BIDS |
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Employee Development |
Hanley Energy |
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Hospitality & Tourism Excellence |
Louth County Council |
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Rising Star / Best Emerging Business |
Local Enterprise Office Louth |
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People’s Choice Award |
BD Medical |
In addition, a special Lifetime Achievement award will be made, sponsored by premier sponsor Flogas.
Robert Murray, President of Drogheda and District Chamber of Commerce and Mayor of Drogheda Councillor Michelle Hall, pictured with Niall Kierans and Kelly Louise Foley from the Love Drogheda Business Improvement District. Photo: Robert McQuillan – Skylark Fotos.
Prospective entrants are recommended to attend an online briefing at 9.15am on August 10th 2022, the purpose of which is to provide guidance and tips on how to submit an entry with the best chance of success. Winners will be announced at a gala dinner on November 26th 2022, which will be hosted at the CityNorth Hotel and is expected to attract over 300 attendees.
Awards entries are now open and can be made on the Drogheda and District Chamber website at www.droghedachamber.ie
President of Drogheda and District Chamber, Robert Murray, and Vice President Miriam Simon, with the various sponsors of the Northeast Business Excellence Awards. Photo: Robert McQuillan – Skylark Fotos.
