Press Room
30 April 2015
Belfast Business Awards Shortlist is Revealed
Today sees the announcement of the shortlisted finalists of the 2015 Belfast Business Awards, organised by Belfast Chamber of Trade & Commerce with Principal Sponsor, BANK OF IRELAND UK.
Over 60 of Belfast’s top businesses have made the shortlist in 14 categories, spanning retail, hospitality, digital marketing, sustainability, growth and individual awards. The gala ceremony will take place on Wednesday 27th May 2015 at Belfast’s City Hall.
Mark O’Brien Commercial Manager, Bank of Ireland UK said “Belfast is a fantastic place to do business and Bank of Ireland UK is a proud sponsor of the Awards. The scale, quality and breadth of entries are fantastic, showing that Belfast business is alive and enhancing the City’s reputation nationally and internationally. Many congratulations to the whole business community in Belfast.”
Paul McMahon, President of Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce said: “We had a terrific level of entries this year and stage one of the judging was very tough.
Over the next couple of weeks, a series of interviews will take place with a panel of judges to decide the overall winners in each category.
“There will also be extensive mystery shopping for the customer service and hospitality based categories, so I encourage everyone to go the extra mile and really showcase their business to their absolute best ability.
“The awards night is shaping up to be a fantastic event, with world-class entertainment organized, hosted by Sarah Travers and Marc Mallett. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by contacting Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce.”
Paul concluded: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the entrants for the time and effort that has gone into the entries and to congratulate those shortlisted.”
For a full list of the shortlisted businesses, visit: wwwbelfastbusinessawards.co.uk. For tickets contact Martina Connolly on [email protected] or call 028 9033 1399.
The Belfast Business Awards Gala Ball will take place at Belfast City Hall on Wednesday 27th May 2015. For further information visit www.belfastchamber.com.
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For interviews or further information please contact Angela Hunter, Birdsong Communications, 07970 294 406 or email [email protected].
Notes to Editors:
Full shortlist below:
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CATEGORY |
BUSINESS NAME |
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Customer Service Excellence, MULTIPLE Retailer |
Boots |
|
Customer Service Excellence, MULTIPLE Retailer |
Lidl NI |
|
Customer Service Excellence, MULTIPLE Retailer |
NEXT |
|
Customer Service Excellence, MULTIPLE Retailer |
Oasis Travel |
|
Customer Service Excellence, MULTIPLE Retailer |
Rituals Cosmetics |
|
Customer Service Excellence, INDEPENDENT Retailer |
Belfast Cosmetic Laser Clinic |
|
Customer Service Excellence, INDEPENDENT Retailer |
Dawsons Music |
|
Customer Service Excellence, INDEPENDENT Retailer |
PM Lighting |
|
Customer Service Excellence, INDEPENDENT Retailer |
Porcellana Tile Studio |
|
Customer Service Excellence, INDEPENDENT Retailer |
Scooter Specialist NI |
|
Best New Business |
Crumlin Road Gaol |
|
Best New Business |
Dress This House |
|
Best New Business |
MINIVERSITY Creative Learning Club |
|
Best New Business |
Rumour Mill PR |
|
Best New Business |
The Dirty Onion |
|
Best Marketing Initiative |
Abacus Recruitment |
|
Best Marketing Initiative |
Traction Finance |
|
Best Marketing Initiative |
Dawsons Music |
|
Best Marketing Initiative |
Grand Opera House |
|
Best Marketing Initiative |
Value Cabs |
|
Best Digital Marketing |
Allstate Northern Ireland |
|
Best Digital Marketing |
CastleCourt |
|
Best Digital Marketing |
Slims Healthy Kitchen |
|
Best Digital Marketing |
The Hudson Bar |
|
Best Digital Marketing |
The Mac |
|
Young Businessperson (U30) |
Big Bad Llama (Tony Webster) |
|
Young Businessperson (U30) |
Core Systems (Emer O'Kane) |
|
Young Businessperson (U30) |
Consultant, Alibi Belfast (Steven Davidson) |
|
Young Businessperson (U30) |
La Bella Vita (Katie Stevenson & Sarah Graham) |
|
Young Businessperson (U30) |
Utopia (Alice Sykes) |
|
Best Company to Work for Award |
Adventures Day Nursery |
|
Best Company to Work for Award |
Allstate Northern Ireland |
|
Best Company to Work for Award |
Cleaver Fulton Rankin |
|
Best Company to Work for Award |
Connect Telecom |
|
Best Company to Work for Award |
Replify |
|
Customer Service Excellence, Professional Business Services |
ASM Chartered Accountants |
|
Customer Service Excellence, Professional Business Services |
Baker Tilly Mooney Moore |
|
Customer Service Excellence, Professional Business Services |
Dunmurry Dental Practice |
|
Customer Service Excellence, Professional Business Services |
Francis Hanna & Co |
|
Customer Service Excellence, Professional Business Services |
MKB Law |
|
Best Licensed Premises |
The Albany |
|
Best Licensed Premises |
The Hudson Bar |
|
Best Licensed Premises |
Horatio Todd's |
|
Best Licensed Premises |
The Dirty Onion |
|
Best Licensed Premises |
The John Hewitt Bar |
|
Best Licensed Premises |
Rita's |
|
Best Hotel |
IBIS City Centre |
|
Best Hotel |
La Mon Hotel & Country Club |
|
Best Hotel |
Ramada Plaza |
|
Best Hotel |
Tara Lodge |
|
Best Hotel |
The Merchant Hotel |
|
Best Eatery / Coffee Shop |
Bar & Grill at James St South |
|
Best Eatery / Coffee Shop |
Hadskis |
|
Best Eatery / Coffee Shop |
Havana Bank Sq. |
|
Best Eatery / Coffee Shop |
Slims Healthy Kitchen |
|
Best Eatery / Coffee Shop |
Yardbird |
|
Business Person of the Year |
Core Systems (Patricia O'Hagan) |
|
Business Person of the Year |
Edwards & Co Solicitors (Dorcas Crawford) |
|
Business Person of the Year |
Finaghy Business Association (John Bushell) |
|
Business Person of the Year |
Oasis Travel (Kathy Hanna) |
|
Business Person of the Year |
Suitor Menswear (Chris Suitor) |
|
Best Green Business |
CastleCourt |
|
Best Green Business |
IKEA |
|
Best Green Business |
Little Wing Pizzeria |
|
Best Green Business |
The Hudson Bar |
|
Best Green Business |
Victoria Square |
|
Business Growth Award |
BioKinetic Europe |
|
Business Growth Award |
DisplayNote Technologies |
|
Business Growth Award |
Porcellana Tile Studio |
|
Business Growth Award |
Ross Boyd Ltd |
|
Business Growth Award |
World Travel Centre Ltd |
