Latest Laois Business: Laois Business Award Winners 2022
Nearly 300 people were in attendance at the Laois Business Awards 2022 last night. The black tie event took place in The Heritage Killenard, event partners for the event, with a drink’s reception and magician welcoming attendees. Guests were also treated to a spectacular performance by talented musicians from Laois School of Music and Music Generation Laois Chamber Group, directed by Carl Rochford, who performed the Game of Thrones theme, Kashmir, and Palladio on the main stage.
The main sponsors for the event were Gas Networks Ireland, Laois County Council, and Local Enterprise Office Laois, with the night celebrating Laois business, recognising the innovation, talent, quality, and entrepreneurial spirit of businesses and people in Laois. Ronan Berry was master of ceremonies of the event, with the 11 award winners announced.
Start Up/Emerging New Business of the Year Award – Sponsored by Local Enterprise Office Laois Winner: SOLAS Eco Garden Centre Pictured at Solas Eco Garden Centre, Portarlington, Co.Laois David Maher on the left and John Carey on the right.
Nearly 800 nominations were received across the 11 categories. The independent judging panel was lead by Vincent Cleary, Managing Director of Glenisk, who was joined by Mary Rose Burke, Chief Executive of Dublin Chamber, Paddy Dunican, Managing Director of Kilbeggan Racecourse, and Kieran Comerford, Head of Economic Development and Enterprise at Local Enterprise Office Carlow.
James McKeon and Orla Calt from McKeon Stone at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Powerpoint, from left: Tom Delaney, Mary McGarry, Deirdre O’Gorman, Johan Erasmus, Des Cassidy, Sean Conlon, Conor McGarry, Mai Lawlor, David Phelan and Denise Grattan at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Jim and Maria McElwee from McElwee TotalHealth Pharmacies at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Amy Delaney, Conor Mulhall and Emma Phelan from Coco’s Quik Pick at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Ann Fitzpatrick from McElwee TotalHealth Pharmacies (centre) with Bernie Poole and Mary Jo Rafferty from Fruit N’Nut Health Store at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The HHeritage Killenard.
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Paulina and Audrius Kundrotas from TekEir at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Laois Chamber Alliance president Yvonne McKeon with Alec Silke at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Barry and Kyra Fingleton from Glamping Under the Stars; Mary Berry and MC for the evening Ronan Berry at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Tom and Miriam Dillon and Willie and Eimear Hyland from Midland Escape at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Alec Silke, Yvonne McKeon, Laois Chamber Alliance president and Alison and Gerry Browne from Gerry Browne Jewellers at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Alan Stafford, Pam Moore, Grace Hunter and Ross McAvinney from Square at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Suzanne Browne from SIB Consultancy and Anthony Egan from Gas Networks Ireland at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Geraldine Griffin, Ciaran and Darina O’Mahony and Finola Kehoe from O’Mahony Safety Solutions at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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JP Kehoe, Ger Slevin from Salutem Insights and Eoin Fitzpatrick from Finline Furniture at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Kamila Ratajczak, Chloe Breen, Ellie Doyle, Agatha Mazik and Callie Hanlon from McElwee TotalHealth Pharmacies at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Stephen Fitzgerald and Eimear Egan from Midlands 103 at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Kelly Lou, Helen and Heather Ging from Kelly Lou Cakes at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Kieran Finane from Finline Furniture; Andy Fitzpatrick from Fitzpatrick Garages and Willie Kinsella from Chapters Book Store at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Lauren and Shauna Strong from DS Sports at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Romina and Alastair Roe from VIMAR at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Bernadette Cass and Mary Jo Rafferty from Fruit N’ Nut Health Store at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Joanna Bar and Romina Roe at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Music Generation Laois at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Outstanding SME of the Year Award (1-50 employees) – Sponsored by The Heritage Winner: TekEir
Outstanding Large Business of the Year (Over 50 employees) – Sponsored by South East Technological University Winner: Enva
Start Up/Emerging New Business of the Year Award – Sponsored by Local Enterprise Office Laois Winner: SOLAS Eco Garden Centre
Business Supporting Community Award – Sponsored by Permanent TSB Winner: Bloom HQ
Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality – Sponsored by Fáilte Ireland Winner: Glamping Under the Stars
Excellence in Retail – Sponsored by Gerry Browne Jewellers Winner: DS Sports
Excellence in Innovation – Sponsored by Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise Winner: Midland Steel Reinforcement Supplies
Best Online Presence and Social Media Award – Sponsored by McKeon Stone Winner: Kelly Lou Cakes
Excellence in Sustainability & Climate Action – Sponsored by Gas Networks Ireland Winner: Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery
Spirit of Laois Award – In Memory of Albert FitzGerald This award was presented by Albert’s son, Stephen FitzGerald. Winner: Karen McHugh
Laois Business of the Year Award – Sponsored by Laois Chamber Alliance Winner: Midland Steel Reinforcement Supplies
Laois Business of the Year Award sponsored by Laois Chamber is presented to Tony Woods with management and staff from Midland Steel Reinforcement Supplies by Caroline Hofman at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Laois Business of the Year Award sponsored by Laois Chamber is presented to Tony Woods from Midland Steel Reinforcement Supplies by Caroline Hofman at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Outstanding SME of the Year Award (1-50 employees) sponsored by The Heritage is presented to Mouad Mentak from TekEir by David Mulligan FBD at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Outstanding Large Business of the Year Award (Over 50 employees) sponsored by South East Technological University presented to Enva, from left: Erin Hooban, Richard Kennedy, Anne Fitzpatrick, Roger McDermott and Sheila Carroll at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Start Up/Emerging New Business of the Year award sponsored by Local Enterprise Office Laois is presented to David Maher and John Carey from SOLAS Eco Garden Shop by Evelyn Reddin at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Business Supporting Community Award, sposnsored by Permanent TSB is presented to Bloom HQ by Grace Callaghan, Branch Lead with Permanent TSB at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard. From left: Jade Dunne, Alan Phelan, Ed Dunne, Grace Callaghan, Cllr James Kelly, Emma Cahill, David Phelan and Anita Phelan.
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Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality award sponsored by Fáilte Ireland is presented to Barry and Kyra Fingleton from Glamping Under the Stars by Justine Carey at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Excellence in Retail award sponsored by Gerry Browne Jewellers is presented to Darren Strong from DS Sports by Gerry Browne at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Excellence in Retail award sponsored by Gerry Browne Jewellers is presented to Darren Strong from DS Sports by Gerry Browne at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard. From left: Ray Fitzpatrick, Shauna Blake, Mark Jackson, Darren Strong, Gerry Browne, Brian Fletcher and Angela Strong.
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Best Online Presence and Social Media Award sponsored by McKeon Stone is presented to Kelly Lou Ging from Kelly Lou Cakes by Yvonne McKeon at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Excellence in Innovation award sponsored by Mulhall’s SuperValu is presented to Tony Woods from Midland Steel Reinforcement Supplies by Ger Mulhall at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Excellence in Innovation award sponsored by Mulhall’s SuperValu is presented to Tony Woods with management and staff from Midland Steel Reinforcement Supplies by Ger Mulhall at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Excellence in Sustainability & Climate Action award sponsored by Gas Networks Ireland is presented to David and Lisa Walsh-Kemmis from Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery by Lar Burke at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Stephen Fitzgerald from Midlands 103 with the Spirit of Laois Award in Memory of Albert Fitzgerald and won by Karen McHugh at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Laois Business of the Year Award sponsored by Laois Chamber winner, Tony Woods from Midland Steel Reinforcement Supplies pictured with Minister Sean Fleming, Cllr Thomasina Connell, cathaoirleach of Laois County Council; Yvonne McKeon, president of Laois Chamber and Caroline Hofman, CEO Laois Chamber at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Laois Business of the Year Award sponsored by Laois Chamber winner, Tony Woods from Midland Steel Reinforcement Supplies pictured with Yvonne McKeon, president of Laois Chamber; Cllr Thomasina Connell, cathaoirleach of Laois County Council; John Mulholland, chief executive Laois County Council and Caroline Hofman, CEO Laois Chamber at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Excellence in Retail award sponsored by Gerry Browne Jewellers is celebrated by Darren Strong, Mark Jackson and Shauna Blake from DS Sports at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Excellence in Retail award sponsored by Gerry Browne Jewellers is celebrated by Darren Strong with Angela Strong and June Strong from DS Sports at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Rebecca Lawrence, Denise Keegan, Ronan Treacy, Sarah O’Keeffe, Noreen McCormack and Grainne McEvoy from Hummingbird Interiors at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Darragh Nolan, Helen Flynn, Katie Kindlon and Conor Nolan from Nolan Locksmiths at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Anna O’Connor, Emer Concannon, Alice Harrington, Rasa McMahon and Shauna Dempsey from the Maldron Hotel Portlaoise at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Bloom HQ, from left: Cllr James Kelly, Jade and Ed Dunne; David Phelan, Anita and Alan Phelan; Emma Cahill, Ashleigh Doyle and Michael Delaney at the Laois Business Awards 2022 at The Heritage Killenard.
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Text Credit: Laois Chamber of Commerce
Solas Eco Garden Centre, Portarlington, Co.Laois is the Start Up/Emerging New Business of the Year Award winner
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