Carlow Business Awards Finalists Announced

Carlow Business Awards Finalists Announced

With less than 2 weeks to go to the awards night in VISUAL on the 26th of September, the finalists of the Carlow Business Awards 2024, sponsored by Carlow Credit Union have been announced.

‘This has been an incredible year for the awards with over 400 businesses nominated for awards.  The standard has impressive – which is a reflection on the strength, diversity and ambition of the business community throughout the county.’ Says Michael Quinn, President of County Carlow Chamber of Commerce – organisers of the awards. ‘In total we have116 finalists from 94 different businesses, large and small throughout the county.’

Process

Depending on their category, these finalists will have had to either complete application forms, undergo a Mystery Customer visits and / or complete a presentation / interview with one of 7 panels of independent experts.  The process is thorough and gives each businesses a chance to really show their strengths.

‘These awards are all about recognising and rewarding excellence – across a range of areas.  It is an opportunity to identify businesses who are excelling in their field or in a particular area of their business – such as Customer Service.’ Explains Nicola Doran, CEO of County Carlow Chamber of Commerce. ‘This has been my first time being involved in the awards, and I have been so impressed with the quality and calibre of the businesses.  The competition was very stiff, and each of the finalists should be very proud of their achievement.’

The winners of all 26 categories will be announced at the awards ceremony in VISUAL, Carlow on Thursday the 26th of September.   Priority access to tickets has been given to finalists, and remaining tickets will go on general release from VISUAL on Friday the 20th of September – call 059 9172460 for more information.  For full information on the awards visit www.carlowchamber.com

 

Category Business Name
Business Supporting the Community Award Burnside Autocyl Ltd
Sponsored by Arboretum Garden & Lifestyle Centre Delta Centre CLG.
Jones Business Systems
Made in Carlow Gallery
MSD Carlow
Swan’s Electrical
Wise Eyes Creative
Culture Heritage & Tourism Award Borris Festival of Writing and Ideas
Sponsored by VisionGreen Consultancy Carlow Arts Festival
Carlow County Museum
Carlow Fringe Festival
Emerging Business Award Infinite Energy
 Sponsored by Blacknight Solutions O’Faolain Plumbing and Heating Ltd
The Green Lemon Cafe ltd
Waterlilies
Family Business of the Year Douglas Jewellers Carlow
 Sponsored by AIB Doyles Tarmacadam Ltd
Gordon Hegarty and Sons Ltd
Macs Menswear
Reas Department Store
Food & Beverage Producer Award Carlow Brewing Company / O’Hara’s
 Sponsored by The Talbot Hotel Carlow Coppenagh House Farm
Plur Bakery
Waterlilies
International Business of the Year Bodylite Gear
 Sponsored by UNUM Burnside Autocyl Ltd
Dragon Heat Ltd
Equinox Education Services Ltd
Future Grass Technology Ltd
Jones Engineering Manufacturing Ltd.
Outstanding Medium Business of the Year Detail Menswear
 Sponsored by Carroll Estimating Dome Carlow
Fenlon Heating & Plumbing
Scats Bouncing Castles
VSS Ireland Ltd
Outstanding Small Business of the Year Catering Innovation Agency ltd
 Sponsored by Carlow County Council Cullen Nurseries Ltd
J&J Services Ltd
Murphy Engineering and Mobile Welding Ltd
Nursery Rhymes
Professional Services Award ANA (Aidan Nolan & Associates)
 Sponsored by James P Doyle  Aylmer Solicitors
Denis Shelly Legal Costs Accountants Ltd
Eblana Solutions
Milford Financial Services Ltd.
NDTAX Limited
Research, Innovation & Technology Award Bodylite Gear
 Sponsored by SETU Carlow Toolmaking Services
Dragon Heat Ltd
Future Grass Technology Ltd
Simply Workflow
ZEUS Mobility
Retailer of the Year Douglas Jewellers Carlow
 Sponsored by Jones Business Systems Lawlor’s Furniture
Oona’s
Tip Top Toes
Sustainable Initiatives Award Arc Construction Solutions Ireland
 Sponsored by Carlow County Council Astraea
Enchanted Castle Melts
Plur Bakery
VisionGreen Consultancy
ZEUS Mobility
Workplace Health & Wellbeing Award Berlin Hair Lounge
Sponsored by KCLR Carlow Toolmaking Services
Matrix Recruitment
MSD Ireland
Unum Ireland
Carlow Business of the Year Blacknight Internet Solutions
Overall Sponsors Carlow Credit Union Caredoc
FSC Management
Jones Engineering Group Ltd.
Talbot Hotel Carlow
Customer Service Award Caroline’s Breastcare
Sponsored by Dooley Motors Carlow Dental Centre
Doyle’s Royal Oak
Matrix Recruitment
Rea Communications
The Woodford Dolmen Hotel
Personal Services Award Berlin Hair Lounge
Sponsored by Milford Financial Services Carlow Hearing
Empower Aesthetics
K Hair
Mary O’Driscoll Slimming World
Paulie’s Bootcamp
Realta Clinic
Daytime Dining Award Café Thyme – Delta Centre
Sponsored by Seamus Byrne Electrical (SBE) Lennon’s
The Green Lemon
The Old Post Office
The Talbot Hotel
Nighttime Dining Award Baht Thai
Sponsored by Catering Innovation Agency (CIA) Brasserie 15
Dinn Ri
The Lord Bagenal Hotel
The Tara Arms
Best Premises Carlow Town Allens
Sponsored by Harney Nolan Bramley’s Jewellers
Declan Byrne & Sons
DNG McCormack
Oona’s
The Woodford Dolmen Hotel
Best Premises Tullow & Carlow North Ballykealey House
Sponsored by Codd Mushrooms Coppenagh House Farm
Murphy’s Butchers
New Moon Restaurant
Best Premises Muine Bheag & Carlow South Barrow Brew
Sponsored by Bank of Ireland Rainbow’s Bar
Rea’s Department Store
The Lord Bagenal Hotel
The Old Post Office
Best Online Presence Award Cullen Nurseries Ltd
Sponsored by Carlow County Council Infinite Energy
Flower Child
White Meadow Interiors
5th Wall Interiors
Ballybar Ireland
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