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4th November 2022

Clare Business Excellence Awards Finalists Announced

 

Clare Business Excellence Awards 2022 finalists announced. 

 

The judging is complete for Clare Business Excellence Awards 2022 and this week we announced the finalists.  As is typical for the twelve years of these awards, the finalists hail from every corner of our enterprising county.

Ennis Chamber launched ‘Clare Business Excellence Awards 2022’ at the end of June, with Clare County Council once more stepping up as the awards’ main sponsor and supporter. Independent adjudicators, Spotcheck NI, were recruited to complete mystery visits and reviews for categories involving retail, hospitality, tourism and customer service. Adjudication for these categories took place over the busy months of August and September.  For categories where judging was based on written submissions an independent expert panel was established to adjudicate.

Commenting on the quality of entries for this year’s Clare Business Excellence Awards, President of Ennis Chamber Colin Ryan said, “We were delighted to receive so many entries, especially after the difficult COVID years and our independent judges tell us that the standards were right back to where they were pre-Covid within our customer facing categories, which is a great testament to the professionalism of these businesses and to their commitment to customer service. “

He added, “There is a great variety of businesses from right across County Clare represented amongst this year’s finalists, both in terms of the sectors they represent and where they are based. I’m sure there will be great excitement at the Gala Awards to be held at glόr on November 24.”

The Awards Gala is a great occasion for the finalists and their staff but is also a great occasion to network with businesses from across the county in a relaxed, fun environment. Tickets are available from glόr box office and online: https://glor.ie/events/clare-business-excellence-awards-2022/

Together with the announcement of individual category winners on the night of the awards, Clare County Council will also present the overall ‘Clare Business of the Year 2022’ Award, chosen from amongst the category winners.

In a new departure for the awards, winners of the three community-based awards were announced this week, but recipients will have to wait until November 24th to receive their award!

The three community category winners announced this week  are:

 

BEST VOLUNTARY/COMMUNITY GROUP IN CLARE

Sponsored by St Francis Credit Union

Winner: Cuimhneamh an Chláir (Clare Memories)

*To receive a cash prize of €500 plus trophy

 

BUSINESS SUPPORTING COMMUNITY

Sponsored by Essilor

Winner: CSGL Electrical Wholesalers

 

AGE-FRIENDLY BUSINESS

Sponsored by Clare County Council and Ennis Chamber

Winner: Sweet N Green Café

 

 

Category Finalists Clare Business Excellence Awards 2022:

 

BEST GREEN & SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

Sponsored by Rengen Power

·        Bridget Haren Hair & Beauty (Ennis)

·        EI Electronics (Shannon)

·        Palm Free (Tuamgraney)

 

 

BEST MICRO BUSINESS (employing 10 people or less)

Sponsored by Clare Local Enterprise Office

·        CSGL Electrical Wholesaler (Ennis)

·        Palm Free (Tuamgraney)

·        Wix and Wax Ireland (Ennis)

 

BEST SME (From 10 to 250 employees)

Sponsored by Cup Print

·        Michael Houlihan & Partners (Ennis)

·        O’Connor’s Bakery (Ennis)

·        Torpey (Sixmilebridge)

 

CLARE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES EXCELLENCE AWARD

Sponsored by Vitalograph

·        Bridget Haren Hair & Beauty (Ennis)

·        Cashin Clancy (Ennis)

·        Clare Drains (Ennis)

·        O’Brien Learning Solutions (Shannon)

 

BEST TOURISM EXPERIENCE IN CLARE

Sponsored by TUS

·        Bunratty Castle & Folk Park

·        Burren Smokehouse (Lisdoonvarna)

·        Caherconnell Stone Fort (Kilfenora)

·        Ollie’s Tours (Ennis, Doolin, Cliffs of Moher & The Burren)

 

BEST HOSPITALITY IN CLARE

Sponsored by Shannon Group

·        Falls Hotel & Spa (Ennistymon)

·        Shannon Springs Hotel

·        Temple Gate Hotel (Ennis)

 

BEST USE OF DIGITAL MARKETING/SOCIAL MEDIA

Sponsored by the Clare Echo

·        Cliffs of Moher

·        Glόr

·        The Old Ground Hotel

·        Ollie’s Tours (Ennis, Doolin, Cliffs of Moher & The Burren)

 

 

CLARE RETAILER OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Ennis Chamber

·        County Boutique (Ennis)

·        Seoidin (Ennis)

·        O’Conner’s Bakery (Ennis Shopping Centre)

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE

Sponsored by McKeogh Gallagher Ryan Accountants

·        Bridget Haren, Hair & Beauty (Ennis)

·        Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience

·        O’Connor’s Bakery, Shannon

·        Shannon Springs Hotel

 

BEST PLACE TO EAT (Bistro or Café)

Sponsored by AIB

·        Eva’s Café (Ennis)

·        The Castle Coffee House & Eatery (Clarecastle)

·        O’Connor’s Bakery, Parnell Steet (Ennis)

·        Temple Gate Hotel (Preachers) Ennis

 

BEST PLACE TO EAT (Restaurant)

Sponsored by AIB

·        Durty Nelly’s (Bunratty)

·        OAR (Doolin)

·        Tubridy’s (Doonbeg)

 

‘CLARE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2022’ (Overall Winner) Sponsored by lead sponsor – Clare County Council

will  be announced at the Awards GALA on November 24

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