SHORTLIST FOR BIG BUSINESS AWARDS MADE
THE shortlist for the Drogheda Chamber Business Excellence Awards has been revealed and now the entries move to the next stage - a visit from a mystery shopper or an interview.
It’s a very exciting time for all the Finalists and the overall winners will be announced at the Gala Awards Ceremony in the City North Hotel on the 18th November.
For those entries unsuccessful this year, there is an opportunity in January 2018 to receive feedback from the judges at a scheduled workshop.
This year sees the introduction of a new ‘Public Vote’ feature for the Awards. It’s an exciting addition to the process and anyone wishing to support their shortlisted favourite local business should visit the Drogheda Chamber website to cast their vote. The response to date has been huge with over 5,500 individual responses. The public voting system will remain open until 10th November.
The Drogheda Chamber would like to thank all the sponsors for their wonderful support and to purchase tickets for the event, contact the Chamber by emailing admin@droghedachamber.com or call 041 98 33544.
The nominees are:
Green Business Award sponsored by Premier Sponsor Indaver; Aura Leisure Centre, Close the Gate, Kierans Bros Deli.
Start Up Business Award sponsored by Tayto Park; Boyne Boats, HIRO by Roisin, Listoke Distillery , No Three Old Bar & Restaurant.
Retail Excellence Award sponsored by AIB; Haven Holistic & Beauty Centre , Malone’s Toyota Drogheda , Peter Mark , Specsavers Optician , Gerry’s Fresh Food Bryanstown .
Best Pub of the Year sponsored by Cathedral Financial Consultants Ltd; Barlows Railway Tavern, Barocco Bar & Tex Mex Grill @the Westcourt Hotel, Clarkes Bar , The Weavers, The Hops.
Exporter of the year form Manufacturing & Industry sponsored by Enterprise Ireland; Aphix Software, Nature’s Best.
Hair Health & Beauty sponsored by Zellwood Ltd ; A Touch of Class Hair Salon, Peter Mark , Haven Holistic & Beauty Centre , Simply Fit Food , The Brow Boutique.
Social Media & Digital Marketing Award sponsored by Scotch Hall Shopping Centre ; CityNorth Hotel & Conference Centre, Coppertops Digital Marketing , Count Her In , Simply Fit Food, Sixtwo Digital, Dawn LA Blog
Corporate Social Responsibility Award sponsored by Statestreet; Bank of Ireland, Drogheda & District Support 4 Older People, Drogheda Sail Training Bursary, Louth Volunteer Centre.
Medium to Large Business sponsored by Hilton Foods Ireland; Aura Leisure, Nature’s Best, Osborne, Specsavers Opticians, Malone’s Toyota Drogheda.
Sport Art & Culture sponsored by Irish Cement; The Highlanes Gallery, Coastal Ballet School, Duleek Drama Players, St Olivers GAA .
Woman of Vision sponsored by Coca- Cola International Services; Bronagh Conlon, Lolo Robinson, Margaret Reilly , Shona McManus , Andrea Hermes, Bridget Kerrigan.
Coffee Shop & Casual Dining Award Sponsored by Nature’s Best; Ariosa Coffee , Barocco Bar & Tex Mex Grill @the Westcourt Hotel , Kanoodle, No Three Old Bar & Restaurant, Sage & Stone.
Tourism Business of the Year sponsored by Louth County Council; Boyne Boats, CityNorth Hotel & Conference Centre, The Highlanes Gallery, Listoke Distillery, My Streets Homeless Walking Tours .
Small Business Award sponsored by Local Enterprise Office Louth; Drummond House Garlic, HIRO by Roisin, Sage & Stone, SkyHigh Productions, Financial Companion.