Eight companies awarded for special achievements at Regional Business Awards
President’s Award presented to Des O’Malley
Grassland Agro was hailed Overall Business of the Year at the 2014 Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards last night. The awards, sponsored by LIT, were announced at the Limerick Chamber President’s Dinner at the Limerick Strand Hotel.
Over 400 of the region’s top business leaders and government officials attended the annual dinner and awards ceremony which featured a keynote address by Martin Shanahan, CEO, IDA Ireland.
Speaking at the awards ceremony, Limerick Chamber President, Cathal Treacy, congratulated all the winners as well as those who were shortlisted, commenting that “The competition was extremely high this year, so every company that made the shortlist should be proud of its achievements. This year’s winners are a great example of the vibrant business community and excellent talent in our region.”
Presenting the Overall 2014 Business of the Year award, he praised Grassland Agro for its innovative approach and continuous investment in its staff and services and noted that “Grassland Agro is a forward-looking company that has achieved significant growth through identifying agricultural and food services in need of investment, innovation and development. “
In addition to the 8 business awards contested on the evening, a special President’s award was presented by Cathal Treacy.
Des O’Malley was the recipient of the Limerick Chamber President’s Award. Mr O’Malley was honoured for his lasting legacy on the industrial landscape of our region. During his time as Minister for Industry and Commerce, he played a key role in bringing job-creating foreign investment into Limerick region.
The full list of the 2014 Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards winners is as follows:
Best Start-Up / Emerging Business Award, sponsored by Limerick Institute of Technology: YellowSchedule
2014 Best SME Business Award, sponsored by Bank of Ireland: Kemp Technologies
2014 Best Large Business Award, sponsored by Holmes O’Malley Sexton: Grassland Agro
2014 Best Corporate Social Rresponsibility Award, sponsored by IDA Ireland: Dell Ireland
2014 Best Service Business Award, sponsored by Limerick City & County Council: Home Instead Senior Care
2014 Best Retail & Hospitality Business Award, sponsored by BDO: Michael Gleeson Shoes & Limerick Strand Hotel (joint winners)
2014 Best Sport, Art & Culture Business Award, sponsored by Northern Trust: The Lime Tree Theatre
2014 Overall Business of the Year Award: Grassland Agro
2014 Limerick Chamber President’s Award: Mr Des O’Malley
Click here to find out why each company won
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About the Awards: Now in its fourth year, the annual Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards celebrate excellence in business across 7 categories. Attracting high profile industry support and involvement, the Awards offer businesses the opportunity to promote major achievements and celebrate success. Forward-looking and innovative organisations within Limerick Chamber membership and in the Midwest region are eligible to enter or nominate as many of the Award categories as they wish.
The awards are judged by a panel of industry experts drawn from the senior management teams of sponsors; Colin McLean, Head of Faculty of Business & Humanities, LIT, Paul Nestor, Taxation Partner, BDO, Dr Pat Daly, Director of Economic Development & Planning, Limerick City & County Council, Terry Heaney, Partner, Holmes O’Malley Sexton and Kieran Martin, Senior Business Manager, Bank of Ireland. The panel was chaired by Kieran MacSweeney and Secretariat was provided by LIT.
For further information: Please contact Edwina Gore, Communications Consultant, Limerick Chamber, 061 217607 / 087 6295323 or email egore@limerickchamber.ie
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