Finalists in Co Kildare Chamber Business Awards revealed

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The nominations for the Co Kildare Chamber annual Business Awards have been announced.

The Kildare Post newspaper is sponsoring the prestigious Networker Of The Year category.

KildareNow breaking news website has been twice nominated for the Awards and won last year in the Social Media / E-Commerce category.

Speaking this morning, the Chief Executive of the Chamber Allan Shine said:

"This year we received a record number of entrants, we are delighted to today announce the finalists in each category.

"I would like to congratulate each of our very deserving finalists, to be finalists for an award is, in itself, a wonderful achievement, and I wish them the best of luck on the night.

"The annual event is designed to showcase excellence within business in the county and the difficult job of judging the finalists and award winners falls to an independent panel of judges whom I thank for the work they carried out.

"The winners this year will receive a handcrafted specially designed splate award by Kildare based business - The Splate Company."

Deirdre Coghlan-Murray, Managing Director of Clark said:

"Clark are once again delighted to be this year's title sponsor for the County Kildare Chamber Awards. The partnership strengthens Clark's support for local business, celebrating excellence and recognising top talent amongst the County Kildare Chamber members.

"Identifying talent and supporting others to grow and work in ways that bring out their best is paramount to the success of individuals, businesses and our County.

"At Clark we want people to fulfil their potential and 'being the best that you can be' is very much at our core.

"We see the County Kildare Chamber Awards as a natural fit for us. We wish the finalists the best of luck and congratulate you on taking the time to appreciate what you have achieved in your business."

SME (1-5 employees) Award

Sponsored by O'Kelly Sutton

Finalists:

O'Brien Prendergast & Associates Teamworx Reruitment Essential Driver & Safety Training Solutions Ltd

SME (6-20 employees) Award

Sponsored by Colourtrend

TanOrganic Sanctuary Synthetics Hanahoe & Hanahoe Solicitors

SME (21+ employees) Award

Sponsored by ISS Recruitment & Training

Crystal Air Limited O'Neill & Brennan EMS Copiers Managed Print Solutions

Social Media/ Digital Marketing Award

Sponsored by BetterGolf.ie

Mondello Park Ltd Naas Racecourse Centrepiece Rosettes

E-Commerce Award

Sponsored by Graphedia

Riverbank Arts Theatre The Clanard Court Hotel - Santa's Magical Trail Reilly's SuperValu Sallins

Retailer of the Year Award

Sponsored by Ladytown Business Park

Colourtrend Paint & Wallpaper Reilly's SuperValu Sallins Freedom Travel

Networker of the Year

Sponsored by Kildare Post

Edric White (IT Monkey) Grainne Slattery (Optiweb) Ronan Twohig (House of Finance)

Start Up Business of the Year

Sponsored by LEO Kildare

Fiona's Nutterly Nutricious JA Broghies Ireland Ltd Essential Driver and Safety Training Solutions Ltd

Excellence in CSR Award

Sponsored by Hanahoe & Hanahoe Solicitors

Intel Ireland Bank of Ireland Kildare Culinary Food Group Bord na Mona

Excellence in Tourism Award

Sponsored by JF Dunne Insurances

Fairways and FunDays Limited The Glenroyal Hotel & Leisure Club Palmerstown House Estate

Excellence in Hospitality Award

Sponsored by Punctual Print

The Keadeen Hotel The Curragh Racecourse Cliff at Lyons

Innovation and Technology Award

Sponsored by Kerry Group

Ash Technology Ltd HTH Accountants

Customer Excellence Award

Sponsored by AIB

Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Kildare Fitzpatrick's Garage Group Colourtrend Paint & Wallpaper

Kildare Community Project of the Year Award

Sponsored by Kildare County Council and The Queally Group

Naas Tidy Towns - Wild Food Festival Clane Project Centre Kilcullen Community Action and Tidy Towns Kilcock Men's Shed Tea Lane Graveyard Conservation Group Kildare Town Youth Cafe

The winner will now be decided by a public vote.

 

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