Write a commentNorthern Ireland's leading business awards are back for the 14th consecutive year, with a new name but a well-established reputation as the very best of their kind on the local business scene.
The First Trust Bank Business Eye Awards are an exciting new version of Northern Ireland's longest running business awards and the result of a partnership between the experienced team at Business Eye and lead sponsor, First Trust Bank.
Local companies and business leaders in Newry have the opportunity to enter a total of 18 categories covering every aspect of business across the region and the awards will be presented at a gala evening on Thursday, 28th November at the ICC Belfast.
The Business Eye Awards have been honouring leading local companies, organisations and business leaders for the past 13 years. Last year's awards showcased an impressive array of winners at a memorable awards night held at the showpiece ICC Belfast venue in front of a 600-strong audience.
Several Newry businesses were recognised on the night, including multi-award-winning financial tech company, First Derivatives who won the Technology Company of the Year award.
Other key winners included Tina McKenzie, entrepreneur and business leader who was named as Business Personality of the Year. Belfast-based FinTrU, one of the leaders in the dynamic fintech sector in Northern Ireland, lifted the coveted Company of the Year award.
First Trust Bank, a key supporter of the Northern Ireland business community, has partnered with Business Eye on the annual Business Eye First Trust Bank Small Business Awards for the past four years, a successful partnership that has moved to a new level.
Brenda Buckley, Commercial Director of Business Eye, says that the awards are a clear leader in the Northern Ireland business community. “There is no doubt that these are the awards that local businesses want to win, and our annual awards night in November has grown to become one of the best nights of the year on the local business calendar.
“These awards mean a lot to those who win them...to their management teams, to their employees and to their customers.”
“First Trust Bank works with businesses of all sizes and in every sector across Northern Ireland” says Adrian Moynihan Head of First Trust Bank. “We are delighted to continue to work with the Business Eye team on these awards. Despite all of the challenges, organisations in Northern Ireland continue to innovate and inspire. We’re looking forward to celebrating a range of business success stories at the awards event in November.”
The closing date for entries will be Friday, 25th October, with the judging panel due to meet in early November. Companies and individuals will be able to enter no less than 18 different categories covering most aspects of the local economy and business life.
Entries can be completed online at www.businesseyeawards.co.uk
