Finalists in Co Kildare Chamber Business Awards revealed


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.