2013 Wexford Business Awards Finalists Announced
Shortlisted Businesses demonstrate innovation, determination and resilience
87 of Wexford’s most innovative and resilient businesses from retailers to manufacturing have been announced as finalists in the 2013 Wexford Business Awards in partnership with Wexford County Council, the Environmental Protection Agency, Wexford County Enterprise Board and Wexford Chamber.
The awards aim to recognise those individuals and businesses that represent entrepreneurialism, innovation, diversity and the talent needed to drive a business in today’s challenging environment.
Commenting on the calibre and diversity of finalists, Madeleine Quirke, CEO, Wexford Chamber said, “In order to encourage confidence in Wexford businesses, we need to showcase and celebrate those that have demonstrated innovation and entrepreneurship over the past year. With 15 award categories the awards are an excellent way for companies, large or small, to profile their individual businesses. The Wexford Business Awards consist of 15 separate categories ranging from Green Business through to Tourism and Retail. Wexford Chamber are proud to have the following sponsors and supporters, with Wexford County Council as lead sponsor of the Wexford Business of the Year Award:-
Wexford Green Business Award sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency
Wexford Tourism Award sponsored by Rosslare Europort
Wexford Service Provider Award sponsored by Datapac
Wexford International Export Award sponsored by Enterprise Ireland
Wexford Emerging New Business Award sponsored by Enniscorthy Enterprise & Technology Centre
Wexford Technology, Enterprise & Innovation Award sponsored by DoneDeal
Wexford Food Producers Award sponsored by Danone Baby Nutrition
Wexford Manufacturing Award sponsored by Waters Technologies Ireland
Wexford Retail Award sponsored by Zurich
Wexford Employer of the Year Award sponsored by Sheridan Insurances
Wexford Customer Service Excellence Award sponsored by AIB Bank
Wexford Training Provider sponsored by RIKON
Wexford Small Business Award sponsored by Wexford County Enterprise Board
Wexford Community Enterprise Award sponsored by Wexford Local Development
Wexford Social Contribution Award sponsored by Wexford Borough Council
Trophies designed, produced and sponsored by Kent Stainless
Award judges sponsored by Waterford Airport
The 2013 Wexford Business Awards media partner is Wexford People newspaper
Other sponsors who have very kindly supported other aspects of the evening include Slaney Flowers, Whites of Wexford, Sheridan Insurances, Greenacres and Monart Destination Spa.
Shortlisted finalists will make their presentations in person before an independent judging panel on Monday 20th May and winners in each of the 15 award categories and the overall winner of Wexford Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Wexford County Council, will be announced at a black tie gala awards ceremony on Friday, 14th June in Whites of Wexford. Tickets, priced at €75 plus VAT per person or €675 plus VAT for a table of 10, to the 2013 Wexford Business Awards may be bought from Wexford Chamber by calling 053 9122226 or emailing Tracey Morgan at info@wexfordchamber.ie.
Congratulations to the following businesses who have all been shortlisted in this year’s Wexford Business Awards:-
Wexford Customer Service Award
Dr Miles Deas
Talbot Wexford
Kellys Resort Hotel
Whites of Wexford
Gorey Family Chiropractic Clinic
DoneDeal
Sheridan Insurances
Wexford Bus
Irish National Heritage Park
Aroma Health/Beauty &Laser Clinic
Gainfort Hair & Beauty Supplies
Wexford Emerging New Business Award
VoiceGrid
Paytext Parking(Brooklyn Technologies Ltd)
Dental Marketing Ireland
Chapz Barbers
GDL Drivers
Ni Faolain Design
Highwind Media
Lantern Events
Wexford Employer of the Year
RDA Accountants Ltd
Kelly’s Resort Hotel & Spa
Talbot Wexford
Whites of Wexford
DoneDeal
DCS+P Architects
Wexford Food Producers Award
Killowen Farm
Atlantis Seafood
Trudies Catering Kitchen
Wexford Green Business Award
Fergus Flanagan Architects
Waste Water Treatment Solutions Ltd
Whites of Wexford
Winkens Architecture
Paytext Parking(Brooklyn Technologies Ltd)
M & T Plant Hire
DCS+P Architects
Pure Oil
Kelly’s Resort Hotel & Spa
Ceadogan Rugs
Wexford International Export Award
Fergus Flanagan Architects
Rimach Engineering Ltd
Irish Country Meats
Sonru
Wexford Manufacturing Award
Rimach Engineering Ltd
Irish Country Meats
Trudies Catering Kitchen
Delaney Concrete
Wexford Creamery
Wexford Retail Award
Carrig Donn
Mr Duffys Traditional Sweet Shop
Keville Hairdressing
Ruby Rouge
Wexford Picture Framing
D’Lush Cafe
Ferrybank Motors
Hidden Hearing
Sam McCauley Chemists, Redmond Square
Hynes Jewellers
The Saucey Butcher
Wreckless
Wexford Service Provider Award
DoneDeal
Grooming Studio ” Happy Dog”
Proserve Solutions Ltd
Fastway Couriers South-East
DCS+P Architects
Park 100 Fire & Security
Fergus Flanagan Architects
Gemma Hayes Recruitment
Institute of Online Services
Roche Logistics Group
Page Interiors
Chevron Training
Talbot Hotel
Whites of Wexford
O’Shea & Bramley Veterinary Hospital
Wexford Social Contribution Award
Joe Fallon Design
The Haven Group
Talbot Wexford
Whites of Wexford
Wexford Arts Centre
C&R Print
Console
Hynes Jewellers
Wexford Lions Club
Order of Malta
Wexford Technology, Enterprise & Innovation Award
Innovate
Taoglas
Paytext Parking(Brooklyn Technologies Ltd)
Apex Geoservices Ltd
Pure Oil
Wexford Bus
Highwind Media
Institute of Online Services
2 Cubed
Wexford Tourism Award
Talbot Wexford
Whites of Wexford
Celtic Link
Kelly’s Resort Hotel & Spa
National 1798 Rebellion Centre
Morriscastle Strand Holiday Park
Ceadogan Rugs
Irish National Heritage Park
Wexford Arts Centre
New Ross Course Angling
Duncannon Fort
Wexford Walking Tours
John Barry Festival
Lantern Events
Wexford Training Award
Allied Training
Institute of Online Services
Keville Hairdressing
Gainfort Academy
Chevron Training
CTEC-Community Training + Education Centre
Wexford Small Business Awards
Irishurns
Rimach Engineering Ltd
Killowen Farm
Urban and Rural Recycling Ltd
Pure Oil
Institute of Online Services
Wexford Community Enterprise Award
Duncannon Fort
C.W.C.W(E) Ltd Astro Active Centre
Hook Tourism
Kilmore Quay Community Dev Ass Ltd
National 1798 Rebellion Centre
Ros Tapestry
Irish National Heritage Park
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