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Gerry Kelly hosted this years Greater Newry Area Business Awards held at the Canal Court Hotel.
With over 550 in attendance at the Newry Chamber of Commerce and Trade event it was an extremely high profile and useful occasion for all the business people present.
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 20 awards presented to the crème of local business talent, there was plenty to celebrate at Greater Newry’s very own business Oscars.
300 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.
Mr Cathal Austin, 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, The Quays Shopping & Leisure Complex and Shelbourne Motors, 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’.
Mayor Michael Ruane 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 Richard Ward, Shelbourne Motors stated, ‘We, in Shelbourne Motors were delighted to be a Joint Principal Sponsor of the Greater Newry Area Business Awards 2013. ‘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’.
{igallery id=3685|cid=199|pid=6|type=category|children=0|addlinks=0|tags=|limit=0}Award Winners
Best New Business Award– Cathal Grant Design Management
Sponsored by Ulster Bank
Best Green Business Award – Parkergreen International
Sponsored by Power NI
Best Customer Service Award – Independent Retailer – Armatile
Sponsored by Newry Junior Chamber
Best Customer Service Award- Multiple Retailer- Specsavers
Sponsored by The Quays Shopping & Leisure Complex
Best Customer Service Award – Service Sector- The Fun House
Sponsored by Firmus Energy
Best Small Business Award – CTS Projects Ltd
Sponsored by First Trust Bank
Best Pub Award – Bellinis
Sponsored by ITS New Media
Best Retail Premises Award- Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
Sponsored by BT
Best Business Growth Award – RPB Chartered Accountants
Sponsored By Bank of Ireland
Best Commercial Premises Award- MJM Marine
Sponsored by Lagan Construction
Best Excellence in People Award – St Joseph’s Boys High School
Sponsored by Newry & Mourne District Council
Best Innovative Business Award – SIPFIT
Sponsored by Danske Bank
Best Social Media / Digital Marketing Initiative - Buttercrane Shopping Centre
Sponsored by Canal Court Hotel & Spa
Best Export Business Award – Joint Winners – Norbrook Laboratories & Horse First
Sponsored by Invest NI
Best Place to Eat Award – Bennett’s Seafood Grill & Bar
Sponsored by Autoline
Best Young Entrepreneur Award- Cathal Grant - CGDM
Sponsored by O’Hare & McGovern
Best Social Enterprise Award- Confederation of Community Groups
Sponsored by Newry Credit Union
Best Social Corporate Responsibility Award – FPM Accountants LLP
Sponsored by Parkergreen International
Outstanding Contribution to the Greater Newry Area Award
Paul Braham
Sponsored by Buttercrane Shopping Centre
