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Greater Newry Area Business Awards Ceremony 2010
16th June 2010
Over 400 guests attended the Greater Newry Area Business Awards Ceremony on the 16 June in the Canal Court Hotel organised by Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade.
Over 400 guests attended the Greater Newry Area Business AwardsCeremony on the 16 June in the Canal Court Hotel organised by Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade.
This high profile and prestigious event was guest hosted by Karen Patterson, BBC. It celebrated the very best that the Greater Newry Area business community has to offer and profiled the exceptionally high standard of business leadership, ambition, entrepreneurship and innovativeness which has become synonymous with this region.
Winners and finalists of this hotly contested business awards competition were announced on night, and with 21 awards presented to the crème of local business talent, there was plenty to celebrate at Greater Newry’s very own business Oscars.
260 applications from local businesses were entered into this awards competition. Stakeholder Communications, the independent adjudicators of the awards, were impressed by the high standard and volume of applications.
Dr Conor Patterson, President of Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade, stated, ‘we, are delighted with the success of this event amidst the challenges of the current economic climate. Our local businesses are continuing to innovate, investing in products and improved customer service, outperforming their peers across Ireland. This event celebrates and showcases their success. On behalf of the Newry Chamber, I would like to thank our principal sponsors, Newry & Mourne District Council, Amey Lagan Roads and the Department for Social Development, together with the sponsors of our individual awards for their support and commitment, without which this event would not have been possible. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all who entered the awards, for taking time out of their busy schedules to draft applications and to enter into the spirit of this independently adjudicated awards competition’.
‘Personally, I feel very proud that among this year’s awards were two special categories. Firstly the Outstanding Contribution to the Greater Newry Area Award was made to the two still serving founding Directors of the Newry Credit Union, Mr Arthur Morgan and Peter Connolly. The Credit Union is an extraordinary institution which has provided financial security for tens of thousands of Newry people for the last 46 years. And secondly, a Life Time Achievement Award for Services to the Retail Industry, which was awarded to Ms Louis Boyd; one of the most colourful successful and committed retailers in Newry’s history.
Mayor Mick Murphy said ‘On behalf of Newry and Mourne District Council, I am delighted to support and endorse this prestigious event. This competition provides a great opportunity for us all to celebrate the success of our local businesses. I would also like to congratulate Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade on their immense efforts in hosting this event’.
Mr Tony McAllister, AmeyLagan Roads stated, ‘We, in Amey Lagan Roads were delighted to be a Principal Sponsor of the Greater Newry Area Business Awards 2010. It provided us with an opportunity to not only acknowledge the support and understanding that we receive from the local community but also to assist the Newry Chamber of Commerce in its efforts to promote business excellence on a regional basis’.
Damian Mulholland, Department for Social Development said: “The Department is delighted to support these prestigious business awards. They provide an excellent opportunity for individual businesses to demonstrate excellence in their field and highlight their contribution to the economic development of the area. They also provide an opportunity to highlight the performance of companies and their employees. This is particularly important in a time when businesses are experiencing difficult trading conditions due to the effects of the economic downturn.”
WINNERS
Best Customer Service Award – Independent Retailer – Berling
Sponsored by Savage & Whitten
Best Customer Service Award- Multiple Retailer- Belleek Pottery
Sponsored by The Quays Shopping & Leisure Complex
Best Customer Service Award – Service Sector- Autoline Insurance Group
Sponsored by Micro Computer Solutions Ltd (MSC)
Best Retail Premises Award- Bernadette Elizabeth
Sponsored by Mauds Ice Cream
Best Commercial Premises Award- Parker Green International
Sponsored by Management & Construction Ltd
Best Place to Eat Award- Restaurant 23
Sponsored by firmus energy
Best Pub/Bar Award- The Whistledown Hotel
Sponsored by ITS New Media
Best New Business Award- The Zip Yard
Sponsored by Ulster Bank
Best Young Business Person Award- Rory Buchanan, The F Experience
Sponsored by Newry Junior Chamber
Best Small Business Award- Carneyhall Kennels
Sponsored by PSNI
Best Green Business Award- Gorgeous Eco Baby
Sponsored by Airtricity
Best Business Growth Award- First Derivatives
Sponsored by FPM Chartered Accountants
Innovation in Industry Award- Environmental Products & Services
Sponsored by Northern Bank
Best Marketing Initiative Award- Southern Health & Social Care Trust
Sponsored by the Canal Court Hotel
Excellence in People Development Award- St Joseph’s Boys’ High School
Sponsored by Southern Regional College
Best Social Corporate Responsibility Award – ParkerGreen International
Sponsored by Bank of Ireland
Best Social Enterprise Award- Sticky Fingers Early Year’s Arts
Sponsored by ParkerGreen International
Best Export Award- B/E Aerospace
Sponsored by Invest Northern Ireland
Life Time Achievement Award for service to the Retail Industry- Louis Boyd
Sponsored by Stakeholder Group
Outstanding Contribution to the Greater Newry Area Award- Arthur Morgan and Peter Connolly, Newry Credit Union
Sponsored by Buttercrane Shopping Centre
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