06 April 2016
This years’ business awards run by Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and City Centre Initiative, in partnership with Bank of Ireland UK, have had an amazing response. The finalists for the North West Business Awards have been selected and include:
| Award | Business |
| Best Tourism Event or Initiative
Sponsored by: DSV Solutions Ltd |
Loughs Agency
Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin In Your Space |
| North West Craft Industry of the Year
Sponsored by: Londonderry Inner City Trust |
Nicole McLaughlin Designs
Elsie Tweed John Paul Couture Thomas the Goldsmith |
| North West Pub of the Year
Sponsored by: BHP Security Solutions |
Argyle Bar
McGrory’s Hotel The Bentley |
| North West Restaurant of the Year
Sponsored by: Derry City and Strabane District Council |
Walled City Brewery
Primrose Pier 59 Hastings Everglades Hotel |
| North West Guest Accommodation Provider of the Year
Sponsored by: Northside Shopping Centre |
The Belfray Country Inn
An Grianan Hotel Hastings Everglades Hotel |
| Outstanding Contribution to Arts and Culture
Sponsored by: Richmond Shopping Centre |
City of Derry International Choral Festival
UV Arts CIC Earagail Arts Festival Management Company Ltd Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company |
| Excellence in Innovation
Sponsored by: North West Regional College |
Arbarr Energy Storage Technologies
Hunter Apparel Solutions Ltd RST Epos – Retail Systems Technologies Ltd Wurkhouse |
| North West Creative Industries of the Year
Sponsored by: Foyleside Shopping Centre |
Alley Cats Film and Television
STEM Aware Wurkhouse Donal Doherty Photography |
| Growth through Export Award | Cilento Designer Wear
SPHERE Global UK TerraMar Networks Ltd |
| Best Use of Digital/Social Media
Sponsored by: BT |
St Mary’s College
Foyleside Shopping Centre McGrory’s Hotel |
| North West Retailer of the Year Award
Sponsored by: Derry News |
Bradley’s Pharmacy
White’s Centra, Link Service Station Cilento Designer Wear J.E. Hegarty & Co Ltd |
| Professional Services Award
Sponsored by: Derry Youth and Community Workshop |
Safetech Consulting & Training Ltd
Connected Talent Ltd Deborah O’Donnell Chartered Accountants HMD Architects Ltd |
| Entrepreneur of the Year
Sponsored by: Flogas |
Judges Choice |
| Business of the Year
Sponsored by: Bank of Ireland UK |
Patral Group
AE Global SPHERE Global UK |
Jim Roddy, City Centre manager said: “We are delighted with the progress of the awards and I think that the broad range of businesses and individuals who have entered showcases all that is successful and unique about our city. We are now looking forward to having a great night at the City Hotel.”
Eugene Kearney, Commercial Branch Manager, Bank of Ireland UK, said: “Bank of Ireland UK is proud to be working in partnership with the City Centre Initiative and the Chamber of Commerce on the North West Business Awards. Bank of Ireland UK understands the importance of all businesses within the region and the crucial role they play in the economy. These awards seek to recognise this important role and reward the outstanding achievements of businesses and their employees”.
Sinead McLaughlin, Chief Executive of the Chamber of Commerce, said: “I am delighted at the quality of the businesses that have come forward. There are a number of new and innovative companies that have made it into the final this year: our local companies are being creative and successfully competing in not just local but global markets.
“We have been overwhelmed with the number of applications this year and would like to thank all who have applied. We congratulate all those businesses who have been selected as finalists and wish them every success on the night of the awards.”
Tickets are now on sale for the gala awards night which will take place on Friday 13th May in City Hotel. This will be a celebration of the leading businesses within the North West region.
The black tie event will commence at 7.00pm, and plans to be an eventful evening which will include dinner, entertainment and networking opportunities. A great night of celebration, quality live music and entertainment is guaranteed!
Tickets are priced at £55.00 + VAT per person. Individual places or tables of 10 can be booked. To reserve your place for this event please book online, or alternatively contact laverne@londonderrychamber.co.uk orclaire@cciderry.com.