Nominees announced for 2022 Tullamore and District Chamber Business Awards
The shortlist of businesses nominated for the 2022 Tullamore and District Chamber Business Awards, sponsored by Tullamore Credit Union, has been announced this week.
The nominees are being recognised for their quality, innovation, and achievements, particularly during these challenging times for businesses.
The shortlisted firms were first nominated by members of the public, and the judging panel then had the difficult task of creating a shortlist of finalists, the winners of which shall be announced at the awards event on Saturday, October 22, in The Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore.
The event kicks off at 7pm, with a drinks reception followed by a gala dinner and live entertainment by the band Eden.
The judges and the Chamber awards committee congratulated everyone on the shortlist, saying each had "shown true innovation and leadership in driving business, creating employment, and supporting their local economy."
In addition to the main sponsors, Tullamore Credit Union, the event is also receiving sponsorship from Dunnes Stores and Hendricks Gin.
Tickets for the awards event can be purchased online at: www.tullamorechamber.com
The award nominees are as follows:
Best Customer Service (Individual): Darren Yates (Midland Travel); Marian O Connell (Ritzy); Seanie Morris (M103); Niall O'Rourke (Tullamore Hardware); Arif Soysal (Captains House).
Best Customer Service (Business): Cloonan's Hardware; Guy Clothing; NIS Ltd; Lambe's Oil; Annaharvey Chauffeur; The Flower Barn.
Retail Excellence: Nakid; Cloonan's Hardware; Guy Clothing; Doyle's Gala; Galvin's Menswear; The Wooden Hanger.
Community Achievement: Ballycommon Telework & Training Centre; Tullamore Meals on Wheels; ACT; Dochas Tullamore; Offaly Hospice
Best SME 1-30: Print Plus; DS Hardware; ARO Logistics Ire Ltd; NIS; Lambe’s Oil.
Best SME 30+: Glenisk; Browns on the Green; KMK Metals Recycling; Bord na Mona; Glenwood.
Best Professional Services: Offaly Innovation & Design Centre CLG; Philip Kelly Estate Agent; Lawless Funeral Directors; Andrew Lynam Electrical; Cloud9 Travel.
Emerging New Business: Browns Bistro; Heart On My Sleeve Greetings; Premier Farm Shop; Kreate Ireland; The Thatch Rahan.
Category Nominees
Best Licensed Premises: JJ Hough's; The Bus Bar; Tom & Gerry's Bar; The Thatch & Coffee Shop; Fergie's Bar.
Best Dining Experience: The Captains House; Shishir Indian & Thai Restaurant; The Balcone Restaurant; Mezzo Italian Restaurant; The Blue Apron.
Best Multinational Business: Steris; Tullamore Distillery/William Grant & Sons Ltd; Integra; Cardinal Health; Zoetis.
Businessperson of the Year: Nigel Reams; Gerry Buckley; Rita Lambe; Sharon Leavy; Tony McCormack.
Best Website / Social Media: Playtown; KMK Metals; JJ Houghs Bar; Lambe's Oil; Kate & Charlie; Power Cutz Gym.
Offaly Tourism Award: Birr Castle; Playtown Tullamore; Tullamore DEW; Giltraps Townhouse & Glamping; Lough Boora Discovery Park.