Limerick Chamber together with Awards sponsor LIT, today announced the launch of the 2019 Regional Business Awards to honour excellence and innovation in business in the Mid West.The launch event was kindly sponsored Limerick District Credit Union.
The Awards celebrate the success of companies based in Tipperary, Clare and Limerick and recognise their vital contribution to the national economy.
“I’m excited to see who throws their hat in the ring this year – from engaging with companies over the past 12 months I can tell you that there are a number of incredible success stories in the region so I expect competition to be steep” Dee Ryan, Limerick Chamber CEO commented
Seven awards categories were announced for the event which is due to take place in November in Limerick. They include:
Best Emerging Business 2019 Sponsored by LIT and Limerick City & Council
Best SME: Contribution to the Region 2019 Sponsored by AIB
Best Large Business: Contribution to the Region 2019 Sponsored by Holmes O’Malley Sexton
Best CSR: Contribution to the Region 2019 Sponsored by Deloitte
Best Retail and Hospitality 2019 Sponsored by BDO
Best Not for Profit 2019 Sponsored by Northern Trust
Best Employer 2019 Sponsored by Limerick Chamber Skillnets
Speaking on behalf of LIT who are the overall Regional Business Awards Sponsors – Vincent Cunnane said:
“We in LIT view ourselves as serving Limerick and the Mid West, and these awards are very important to us to because they are important for business the region. I’d like to encourage businesses to put themselves forward for these awards, it is really important that the great work done by companies is recognised.”
Eoin Ryan, Limerick Chamber President commented, “The Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards are a highlight of the business calendar for the Mid West. We are delighted to again have LIT as the lead sponsor this year and to have so many great individual award sponsors.
Media sponsors, Limerick Leader and Limerick’s Live 95FM are on board again for 2019 and will be profiling shortlisted companies in the run up to the awards night.
For the second year in a row the independent Judging Panel will be chaired by Anne Heraty, of CPL, who also Chairs the judging panel for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.
“It’s very important to us that companies, who put considerable effort into their entries, are aware of the scrutiny and high standard that applications are subjected to, and of the time and work that goes in to the judging. We are very grateful to our independent, accomplished industry leaders who assess applications and adjudicate on category winners.” Dee Ryan, Limerick Chamber.
The Awards are open to businesses in Limerick, Clare, Tipperary, North Cork and North Kerry; entries welcome from members and non-members alike.
The closing date for entries is Friday 6th September 2019 and those interested in finding out more should go to visit www.limerickchamber.ie or contract Limerick Chamber Events Manager, Caoimhe Moloney, on 061-217607 or email cmoloney@limerickchamber.ie .
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For further information, please contact Caoimhe Moloney on 061-217607 / 087-6540264 or cmoloney@limerickchamber.ie
Key Dates:
Friday 6th September 2019 – Closing date for receipt of entries
Wednesday 16th October 2019 – Shortlisted Companies announced
Friday 15th November 2019 – Regional Business Awards presented at the President’s Dinner
About the Awards:
Now in its 9th year, the annual Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards, celebrate excellence in business across 7 categories. Last year, Shannon Group won the Overall Business of the Year Award.
The Limerick Chamber President’s dinner will be held in the Strand Hotel on the evening of Friday 15th November. The event is the most prestigious business event in the region. Over 400 guests will attend the black tie gala event this year.
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