Winners announced of the FBD Clare Business Excellence Awards 2015
Clare businesses came out in force over the weekend to celebrate their business achievements at the FBD Clare Business Excellence Awards Night 2015 Saturday, the 10th of October in Treacy’s West County Hotel, Limerick Road, Ennis. The night commenced a Drinks Reception at 7.30pm followed by dinner and a showcase of the finalists businesses through video presentations. The event was attended by main sponsors FBD and all 9 category sponsors as well as the finalists themselves who were accompanied by other businesses and invited guests. BWG Value Centre who sponsored the drinks reception and wine on the night was also represented.
The Awards are an important mechanism for recognising the achievements and efforts of businesses across County Clare in a broad range of sectors and areas. Each business in all 9 categories completed a detailed entry form and was judged by an independent company Spot-check, with some categories also encompassing a mystery shop element to the judging. Speaking at the Awards, Pat Morris, President of Ennis Chamber said “I would like to thank FBD for their continued commitment to these Awards over the past 6 years and to the Category Sponsors for their support. The value of these Awards is highlighted by the fact that many businesses have entered on several occasions and therefore see the benefits. Previous winners of the FBD Clare Business Excellence Awards are continuing to grow and thrive and thrive; often referring to their success in these Awards as a mark of achievement and a positive experience in the growth of their business. I would encourage the finalists and winners here tonight to do the same.” Branch Manager of FBD Ennis, Ide O’ Keefe commented, “FBD are delighted to partner with Ennis Chamber for the 6th consecutive year in sponsoring these awards. The FBD Clare Business Excellence Awards are the ideal opportunity to profile and promote the hard-work being undertaken by the businesses of County Clare.
The finalists and winners of each of the 9 categories were: Excellence in Industry, Manufacturing and Services sponsored by Essilor
- Eirtech Aviation Ltd – WINNER
- CCSL Catering Services
- Tyre Check
Clare Professional Services Excellence Award sponsored by Ennis Chamber
- Cahir & Co Solicitors, Ennis – WINNER
- CCSL Catering, Corofin
- Home Instead Senior Care, Ennis
Clare Innovation in Business Award sponsored by Bank of Ireland
- Golf Voyager – Winner
- Gentian Services Ltd
- Mint-Tek Circuits Ltd
Clare Customer Service Excellence Award sponsored by Shannon Airport
- EBS Ennis Emer O’ Reilly Financial Services Ltd -WINNER
- Employability Clare
- O’ Connors Bakery
Best Place to Eat in Clare Award sponsored by Ennis Chamber
- Trump International Golf Links & Hotel – Winner
- Red Cliff Lodge, Spanish Point
- Temple Gate Hotel – Legends Restaurant
Best Use of IT/Social Media sponsored by Microsemi
- POL Contracts – Winner
- Fitzpatrick’s Supervalu Ennistymon
- Hotel Woodstock
Clare Retailer of the Year sponsored by AIB
- Jones Supervalu Miltown Malbay – WINNER
- Mods & Mini’s, Ennis
- Willow, Ennis
Best Tourism Hospitality in Clare Award sponsored by Dublin Coach
- Moher Hill Farm – Winner
- Radission Blu
- Trump International Golf Links & Hotel
Start-Up Business of the Year sponsored by the Local Enterprise Office Clare
- Kilbaha Gallery & Crafts – Winner
- Green Little Fingers
- Trike Tours Ireland
