Local Tipperary hardware store wins Community Spirit Award

Chadwicks Group, Ireland’s leading builders’ merchants, has named the team at Chadwicks Clonmel as the winners of the Community Spirit award at the third annual Chadwicks Appreciation and Recognition Awards.

The CARAs brings together colleagues, branches and departments from across Chadwicks Group, for a night to celebrate and recognise their hard work and dedication to the business, their team and the local community.

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Described as true community champions, the Clonmel team were worthy award winners, creating initiatives that raised vital funds for local charities, supporting Chadwicks Group partner, Irish Wheelchair Association and working with schools in the area to raise awareness of biodiversity.

A total of thirteen award recipients were announced at the CARAs, which took place at the Mansion House in Dublin last Friday with 350 Chadwicks Group colleagues in attendance to celebrate the fantastic and inspiring achievements of their colleagues, branches and departments nationwide.

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Commenting at the third annual CARAs, Patrick Atkinson, CEO of Chadwicks Group said:  “I am excited to announce this year’s award recipients at the third annual Chadwicks Appreciation and Recognition Awards and congratulate the team at Chadwicks Clonmel on being recognised as this year’s Community Spirit Award winners.

“The CARAs are an opportunity for us to celebrate our extraordinary colleagues and show appreciation for branches and departments' hard work across our network. I continue to be inspired by everyone’s phenomenal efforts to provide excellent service to customers and communities and this year’s winners are a true example that the future of our business is bright.”