Carlow Business Awards 2024

And the Carlow Business of the Year 2024 is….Caredoc Carlow; sponsored by Carlow Credit Union.

Carlow Business of the Year 2024, sponsored by Carlow Credit Union – Caredoc Carlow

Thursday the 26^th of September 2024 saw the announcement of all 26 winners of the Carlow Business Awards at a glitzy event in VISUAL, Carlow.

This annual awards ceremony is one of the highlights of the business community’s year – recognising and celebrating excellence.  This year over 450 people attended across 2 venues within VISUAL, which were connected by a live link. MC’s for the night were broadcaster and journalist, Eimear Ni Bhraonain and KCLR presenter Shannon Redmond.

The winners came from throughout the county – from businesses of all sizes and types.  ‘Awards like these enable businesses to take a step back and look at what they do well – and to recognise progress and success.  They also enable the wider community to get an insight into their achievements – shining a light on their success.  We would like to congratulate all of our finalists, and in particular our winners – the future is bright for Carlow.’ Says Nicola Doran, CEO of County Carlow Chamber of Commerce.

The overall Carlow Business of the Year for 2024 is Caredoc. Their trophy was presented to Margaret Curran and the team at Caredoc, by Ultan Ryan of Carlow Credit Union.  This, like many of the categories, was very competitive – a testament to the dynamic and thriving Carlow business eco-system.

Established with the mission to providing first class medical services, Caredoc has grown over the last 25 years to become an indispensable part of the healthcare system across Ireland. In society where health and well-being are paramount, Caredoc stood out for their growth, senior leadership, commitment, knowledgeable workforce and their world class innovation in providing medical solutions. The judges were also extremely impressed with the level of employment, competence and genuine passion shown by the panel during their comprehensive presentation on judging day.

Three special awards were presented to individuals:

• Carlow’s Ambassador of the Year – Eamonn Tracey, record breaking National and World Ploughing Champion
  

  Carlow Ambassador of the Year, sponsored by Barrow Consultancy & Training – Eamon Tracey, World Ploughing Champion

• Lifetime Achievement Award – Aileen Broderick, special needs champion and advocate who has been involved with St Lazarian’s School and the Delta Centre or over 40 years
  

  Carlow Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Burnside Autocyl – Aileen Broderick

• Outstanding Contribution to Business – Shane Fitzharris, who sent a video message from his home in San Diego. His award was presented to his family – mum Joan Fitzharris, sister Sheena McCanny, aunt Eileen Dalton and cousin Councillor Andrea Dalton.
  

  Outstanding Contribution to Business Award, sponsored by The Nationalist – Shane Fitzharris

The President’s Award, which is selected by President of County Carlow Chamber of Commerce Michael Quinn, was Carlow Toolmaking Services.

Presidents Award, sponsored by Tile n Style – Carlow Toolmaking Ltd

‘ Carlow Toolmaking Services is a niche market company which produce high quality innovative precision components in the Medical, Pharmaceutical, Oral Healthcare, Automotive, Metrology. They have continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible in the toolmaking industry.’ Explains Chamber President, Michael Quinn. ‘By investing heavily in research and development, they have created bespoke solutions for several multinational clients from their base in Carlow. Their success since they were founded in 1994 is what has led to them being presented with the President’s Award.’

The full list of winners is as follows:

ANA (Aidan Nolan & Associates), winners of the Professional Services Award sponsored by JPD Management

Future Grass Technology Ltd Winners of the Research & Innovation Award, sponsored by SETU Carlow

The Old Post Office, winners of the Daytime Dining Award, sponsored by SBE Ltd

The Lord Bagenal Hotel, winners of the Nighttime Dining Award sponsored by CIA Ltd

Berlin Hair Lounge, winners of the Personal Services Award sponsored by Milford Financial Ltd

The Woodford Dolmen Hotel, winners of the customer Services Award, sponsored by Dooley Motors

Douglas Jewellers Carlow winners of the Retailer of the Year Award sponsored by Jones Business Systems

Doyles Tarmacadam Ltd, winners of the Family Business of the Year sponsored by AIB

Bramleys Jewellers winners of the Best Presented Premises – Carlow Town sponsored by Harney Nolan

Coppenagh House Farm winners of the Best Presented Premises – Tullow & Carlow North sponsored by Codd Mushrooms

Barrow Brew winners of the Best Presented Premises – Muine Bheag – Carlow South sponsored by Bank of Ireland

Infinite Energy winners of the Emerging Business Award, sponsored by Blacknight Solutions Ltd

VSS Ireland Ltd winners of the Outstanding Medium Business of the Year sponsored by Carroll Estimating Ltd

Cullen Nurseries Ltd, winners of the Best Online Presence Award sponsored by Carlow County Council

Murphy Engineering & Mobile Welding Ltd winners of the Outstanding Small Business Award sponsored by Carlow County Council

Carlow Arts Festival winners of the Culture Heritage & Tourism Award sponsored by VisionGreen Consultancy

VisionGreen Consultancy winners of the Sustainable Initiatives Award sponsored by Carlow County Council

UNUM Ireland winners of the Workplace Health & Wellbeing Award sponsored by KCLR

Burnside Autocyl, winners of the International Business of the Year Award sponsored by UNUM

MSD Carlow, winners of the Business Supporting the Community Award sponsored by Arboretum Garden & Lifestyle Centre