Latest Laois News: Laois Business Awards 2022 Finalists announced
Finalists for Laois Business Awards 2022 revealed!
After much deliberation by the independent Judging Panel of Vincent Cleary, Managing Director of Glenisk, Mary Rose Burke, CEO of Dublin Chamber, Paddy Dunican, Managing Director of Kilbeggan Races, and Kieran Comerford, Head of Economic Development and Enterprise at Local Enterprise Office Carlow, the finalists for the Laois Business Awards 2022 have been announced!
The finalists for the Laois Business Awards 2022 sponsored by Gas Networks Ireland, Laois County Council and Local Enterprise Office Laois are as follows:
Outstanding SME of the Year Award (1-50 employees) – Sponsored by The Heritage
- Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery
- Cummins Motor Group
- Hummingbird Interiors
- SOLAS Eco Garden Shop
- McElwee TotalHealth Pharmacies
- TekEir
Pictured at Solas Eco Garden Centre, Portarlington, Co.Laois David Maher on the left and John Carey on the right.
Outstanding Large Business of the Year (Over 50 employees) – Sponsored by South East Technological University
- Enva
- Midland Steel Reinforcement Supplies
- Midlands Park Hotel
- The Portlaoise Plaza
- Maldron Hotel Portlaoise
Start Up/Emerging New Business of the Year Award – Sponsored by Local Enterprise Office Laois
- Pippa’s Parlour
- Sásta Skin Health
- Salutem Insights
- SOLAS Eco Garden Shop
- Temptation Pâtisserie
Business Supporting Community Award – Sponsored by Permanent TSB
- Bloom HQ
- Coco’s Quik Pick
- McElwee TotalHealth Pharmacies
- People First Credit Union
- Solas Eco Garden Shop
Excellence in Tourism and Hospitality – Sponsored by Fáilte Ireland
- Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery
- Glamping Under the Stars
- Maldron Hotel Portlaoise
- Midland Escape
- Midlands Park Hotel
- Square Coffee
Excellence in Retail – Sponsored by Gerry Browne Jewellers
- Adora & Co. Portlaoise
- Coco’s Quik Pick
- DS Sports
- Fruit N’ Nut Health Store
- Mueller & O’Connell Bakery
Excellence in Innovation – Sponsored by Mulhall’s SuperValu, Portlaoise
- Enva
- Laois Sports Partnership
- Midland Steel Reinforcement Supplies
- Sásta Skin Health
- Solas Eco Garden Shop
Best Online Presence and Social Media Award – Sponsored by McKeon Stone
- Gló Design
- Hummingbird Interiors
- Kelly Lou Cakes
- LaoisToday
- Leaving Cert Guidance
Excellence in Sustainability & Climate Action – Sponsored by Gas Networks Ireland
- Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery
- Enva
- Glamping Under the Stars
- Midland Steel Reinforcement Supplies
- Solas Eco Garden Shop
Pictured at Solas Eco Garden Centre, Portarlington, Co.Laois David Maher on the left and John Carey on the right.
Spirit of Laois Award – In Memory of Albert FitzGerald
- Gerry Browne
- Karen McHugh
- Mountmellick Neighbourhood Watch
- Portlaoise Family Resource Centre
Laois Business of the Year Award – Sponsored by Laois Chamber
- Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery
- DS Sports
- Enva
- Midland Steel Reinforcement Supplies
- Solas Eco Garden Shop
- TekEir
Winners for each category will be announced at a black-tie event taking place on Friday, 4th November in The Heritage Killenard.
Tickets are available from Laois Chamber and are priced at €95 each, including drinks reception, gala dinner, and entertainment late into the night, or €800 for a table of 10. Please visit telephone 085 2566522 or e-mail caroline@laoischamber.ie to book your tickets.