Countdown underway for Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards

THE final countdown to the closing date of the Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards is on.

With only a limited time to apply, the Chamber would like to urge Limerick business people to apply for free, with eight categories to choose from.

The awards for 2024 include Sustainability Leadership Award, Best Emerging Business, Best Not-for-Profit, Best SME Award, Best Employer: Champion of Employee Well-being and Development, Innovation Impact Business Award, Best Contribution to the Community and Excellence in Customer Experience.

On Friday, November 15, The Strand Hotel in the city centre will play host to Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards and its presidential dinner.

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Sustainability Leadership Award 2024, sponsored by EY
Criteria: This award honours businesses in the Mid-West Region that excel in environmental sustainability, demonstrating leadership and community impact. Eligible businesses must have been operating for at least 12 months and show significant integration of sustainability into their core strategies and operations.

Best Emerging Business 2024, sponsored by Limerick City and County Council
Criteria: This award honours innovative businesses in the Mid-West Region trading for 5 years or less. Eligible businesses must have been operating for at least 12 months and demonstrate a compelling opportunity with innovation in their model, process, service, or product. Exceptions apply for businesses with long commercialization processes.

Best Not-for-Profit 2024, sponsored by Northern Trust
Criteria: This award honours not-for-profit organizations in the Mid-West Region with a significant positive community impact in areas like social, economic, environmental, or cultural development. Eligible organizations must have been operating for at least 12 months, be organized, non-profit distributing, independent, voluntary, self-governing, and contribute to the public good.

Best SME Award 2024, sponsored by AIB
Criteria: This award honours SMEs in the Mid-West Region, trading for more than 3 years, that create world-class products and services while setting high benchmarks. Eligible SMEs must have been operating for at least 5 years and 12 months in the Limerick City Region. They must employ fewer than 250 persons and have an annual turnover not exceeding 50 million euros or an annual balance sheet total not exceeding 43 million euros.

Best Employer: Champion of Employee Well-being and Development 2024, sponsored by Shannon Airport Group
Criteria: This award recognizes businesses in the Mid-West Region that excel in employee wellbeing and development. Eligible businesses must have been operating for at least 24 months and qualify as either an SME or large company. Judges will evaluate work-life balance, employee health programs, career development, diversity and inclusion initiatives, employee engagement, barrier reduction, compliance with labour laws, and continuous improvement in employee benefits.

Innovation Impact Business Award 2024, sponsored by Holmes
Criteria: This award recognizes businesses in the Mid-West Region that excel in implementing innovative practices, products, services, or business models. Eligible businesses must have been operating for at least 12 months and qualify as a Micro, SME, or large company. Judges will evaluate the novelty of the innovation, its business impact, collaboration efforts, culture of innovation, and effective use of technology.

Best Contribution to the Community 2024, sponsored by Limerick Chamber Skillnet
Criteria: This award celebrates businesses in the Mid-West Region that demonstrate exceptional social responsibility and positive community impact. Eligible businesses must have been operating for at least 12 months and show long-term, innovative, and collaborative CSR efforts with measurable results.

Excellence in Customer Experience Award 2024, sponsored by BDO
Criteria: This award honours retail and hospitality businesses in the Mid-West Region that excel in customer experience. Eligible businesses must have been operating for at least 12 months and demonstrate exceptional customer service, innovation, and positive regional impact. Judges will evaluate customer experience, innovation and adaptability, and contribution to the region.