Enterprising couples net the awards
IT’S often said that entrepreneurship is a lonely pursuit.
Well in Louth, that’s certainly not the case!
The winners of the Louth County Enterprise Awards were announced last week, and three couples scooped each of the three awards.
To top it all, the awards were created by husband and wife artists Declan Kelly and Els Boghart of EDDE Art!
The awards ceremony was hosted by the Local Enterprise Office Louth as the finale to their highly successful Local Enterprise Week 2020.
The event was also supported by Louth County Council, with Cathaoirleach Liam Reilly, and CEO Joan Martin both in attendance.
A host of awards were handed out to companies which have excelled, with the overall 2020 Louth Enterprise award going to Evelyn Garland and Luke Judge, founders of Simply Fit Food. They also won the Best Established business award.
The top Start Up company was named as Nicola and Tom Grills, creators of the hugely successful Sixling Gin.
The Innovation Award went to another couple, Rory and Geraldine Clarke, founders of Dureka Dental
Concluding the event, Head of Enterprise Thomas McEvoy reminded the audience that: ‘Enterprise is so crucial to the health of the economy here in Louth. Our role in the Local Enterprise Office is to advice and guide SMEs across the county to help them grow and create jobs. Although Local Enterprise Week may be over, we are always here to help and support local business and we encourage you to visit www.LocalEnterprise.ie/Louth to discover how we can help your business.’