Greater Newry Area Business Awards - Local Businesses 'Outperforming their peers across the region'

Newry’s very own business Oscars saw Twenty one awards presented to the crème of local business talent at the Greater Newry Area Business Awards Ceremony in the Canal Court Hotel organised by Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade.

Over 500 people attended the high profile and prestigious event, guest hosted by Mark Simpson, 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 is synonymous with this region.  

Over 260 applications from local businesses were entered into this awards competition; with a record number of written award applications received. The independent adjudicators of the awards were extremely impressed by the high standard and volume of applications.

President Deborah Loughran, Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade, stated, ‘we are delighted with how successful the event has been.   Our local businesses are continuing to innovate, invest in product development and improved customer service, outperforming their peers across the region.  This event celebrates and showcases their success and I would like to congratulate all of our winning, highly commended and finalist companies.  On behalf of the Newry Chamber, I would like to thank our principal sponsors, Newry Mourne & Down District Council, BE Aerospace and The Canal Court, 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.’

Cllr Naomi Bailie, Chairperson, Newry Mourne & Down Council said ‘On behalf of the 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 business community which is providing, jobs, wealth and opportunities throughout the new Council region and beyond.  I would also like to congratulate Newry Chamber of Commerce on their immense efforts in hosting this event’.

Mr Francis Kelly, Director Furnishings/ Finishings & Facilities, B/E Aerospace (Kilkeel), stated, ‘We, in BE Aerospace were delighted to be a Principal Sponsor of the Greater Newry Area Business Awards 2015. We are delighted to have supported this prestigious business awards competition which showcased regional business excellence, entrepreneurship and determination to succeed, all factors synonymous with the Greater Newry Area business community’. 

Ms Eimear McArdle, Canal Court Hotel & Spa added, ‘We were delighted to support Newry Chamber as a Principal Sponsor of this hugely successful and prestigious business awards competition. The local business community is the backbone of our local economy and indeed our business; we are delighted to help showcase the very best that this area has to offer’.

THE WINNERS


Best New Business Award – Mourne Mountain Brewery Ltd

Sponsored by Ulster Bank 

Best Green Business Award – The Quays Shopping & Leisure Centre 

Sponsored by Power NI 

Best Customer Service Award – Independent Retailer – Jack Murphy Jewellers

Sponsored by S&W Today’s 

Best Customer Service Award- Multiple Retailer – Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics

Sponsored by The Quays Shopping & Leisure Complex

Best Customer Service Award – Service Sector- Sculpt NC

Sponsored by Firmus Energy 

Best Small Business Award – JR Lighting 

Sponsored by First Trust Bank

Best Pub Award – Canal Court Hotel & Spa

Sponsored by Mourne Mountains Brewery

Best Premises Award- The Hub Newry

Sponsored by Canal Court Hotel & Spa

Best Business Growth Award – MJM Marine Ltd

Sponsored By Bank of Ireland  

Best Excellence in People Award – PKF-FPM Accountants

Sponsored by First Derivatives plc

Best Innovative Business Award – ITS New Media Ltd

Sponsored by BT

Best Marketing Initiative – Buttercrane’s Got Talent

Sponsored by ITS New Media

Best Export Business Award – MJM Marine Ltd

Sponsored by PKF-FPM Accountants

Best Place to Eat Award (Non Licensed) – Froth Coffee Co Ltd

Best Place to Eat Award (Licensed) – Maison’s Restaurant 

Sponsored by Autoline 

Best Young Entrepreneur Award- Gareth Chambers, Around Noon

Sponsored by O’Hare & McGovern

Best Tourism Award (Joint Winners)

Slieve Gullion Forest Park – Newry Mourne & Down District Council 

Martin Murtagh – Newry City Tours

Sponsored by Newry Junior Chamber

Best Social Enterprise Award- Newry Credit Union 

Sponsored by Newry & Mourne Enterprise Agency

Best Social Corporate Responsibility Award – Southern Area Hospice Services

Sponsored by Parkergreen International

Outstanding Contribution to the Greater Newry Area Award

The Board of Newry & Mourne Enterprise Agency 

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