County Wexford Chamber Business Awards now open for nominations

Top businesses across County Wexford will be recognised for their efforts at the Annual County Wexford Chamber Business Awards this May. The awards night and the awards themselves have become highly-successful and prestigious and their progress will be followed every step of the way by media partner People Newspapers.

The awards night will be held at Clayton Whites Hotel on Friday, May 5. Around 500 local business leaders will be present at the awards, where local companies will be rewarded for their successes. There are 19 awards up for grabs plus the prestigious County Wexford Overall Business of the Year Award which is sponsored by Wexford County Council.

The awards, which are free to enter, are open to businesses across County Wexford including both members and non-members of County Wexford Chamber. Organisers are expecting a record number of entries this year, coupled with the extensive profile our finalists will receive across print and digital platforms.

Chamber President Brendan Crowley predicted the growing confidence in business in the region will be reflected at the awards ceremony. "We expect great interest once again this year. The success of our Business Awards has been largely due to the continuous support from the business community across County Wexford. The level of entrepreneurship, innovation, courage and drive demonstrated by each, and every category entrant is something that we recognise in our Business Awards, and it is a pleasure to have the opportunity to say thank you and to celebrate success.”

Acting CEO Emma Dunphy said: “Our County Wexford Chamber Business Awards returns, the sold out event last year with almost 500 guests in attendance celebrated the outstanding successes and resilience of County Wexford Businesses. There is already a huge build-up of excitement around our awards, which are the most important business awards programme across our region. It is a wonderful opportunity for any company to share how they have excelled, innovated, and contributed to our thriving business region. With categories for every business, regardless of their size or sector, I would encourage all business owners across County Wexford to participate in this year’s awards. Together with our overall sponsor Wexford County Council and Media Partner Media House we are looking forward to another vibrant and competitive awards.”

For more information, contact County Wexford Chamber on 053 91 22226 or online at www.wexfordbusinessawards.ie

Award categories:

County Wexford Overall Business of the Year Award, Sponsored by Wexford County Council

County Wexford Excellence in Sustainability Award, Sponsored by Wexford Bus

County Wexford Tourism Provider of The Year Award, Sponsored by Zurich Insurance

County Wexford Service Provider of the Year Award, Sponsored by Baker Tilly

County Wexford Hospitality Provider of The Year Award Sponsored by Permanent TSB

County Wexford Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award, Sponsored by Wexford People

County Wexford Excellence in International Trade Award, Sponsored by Rosslare Europort

County Wexford Excellence in Online Business & Digital Marketing Award, Sponsored by AIB Bank

County Wexford Operational Excellence Award, Sponsored by Waters Technologies Ireland Ltd

County Wexford Business of the Year (1 - 20 Employees), Sponsored by Danone Nutricia Wexford

County Wexford Excellence in Retail Award, Sponsored by Joyces Expert Wexford

County Wexford Business of the Year (20 – 50 Employees), Sponsored by Scurri

County Wexford Family Business of the Year Award, Sponsored by Reynaers Aluminium

County Wexford Business of the Year (50 plus Employees), Sponsored by PwC

County Wexford Training Provider of The Year Award, Sponsored by County Wexford Chamber Skillnet

County Wexford Lifetime Achievement Award, Sponsored by Clayton Whites Hotel

County Wexford Food & Beverage Producer of the Year Award, Sponsored by Irish Country Meats

County Wexford Employee of the Year Award, Sponsored by Kent Stainless

County Wexford Start-Up Business of The Year Award, Sponsored by Local Enterprise Office

County Wexford Ambassador of the Year Award, Sponsored by Monart Destination Spa