2015 Wexford Business Awards Finalists Announced
2015 Wexford Business Awards Finalists Announced
Innovation, determination and energy is what Wexford Business is all about
Wexford’s most innovative and resilient businesses from retail to manufacturing have been announced as finalists in the 2015 Wexford Business Awards in partnership with Wexford County Council, Environmental Protection Agency, Local Enterprise Office, South East Radio, People Newspaper and Wexford Chamber.
Businesses shortlisted this year range from start-ups to family businesses and well-known companies including retailers, manufacturers, training providers, tourism operators and tech businesses. 98 business organisations, 21 categories, 155 applications will ensure the best Awards in the 7 year history of this prestigious event. “The number of businesses taking part in this year’s Awards, many of which are first timers, indicates very strongly that the economy is in recovery” said Martin Doyle, President of Wexford Chamber. “Wexford Chamber congratulates all of the participants and win, lose or draw, we will all be celebrating on 5th June” he added.
Credit and congratulations to all finalists for demonstrating innovation in business and the ability to adapt rapidly to changing market conditions. This year’s finalists reflect the resilience and optimism that are the trademarks of Irish enterprise.
Shortlisted finalists now prepare to make their presentations in person before an independent judging panel on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th May. Judges are looking for positive leadership, sound business performance and growth, coupled with customer focus, staff engagement and a commitment to green business practices.
Winners in each award category 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, 5th June in Whites of Wexford. Tickets for the Wexford Business Awards Gala Event may be bought from Wexford Chamber by calling 053 9122226 or online at www.wexfordbusinessawards.ie
Wexford Business Awards 2015 Shortlisted Finalists
Wexford Tourism Award (Attractions & Activities) sponsored by Rosslare Europort
| Kia Ora Mini Farm |
| Colclough Walled Garden |
| Wells House & Gardens |
| Loftus Hall |
| Wexford On Ice |
| The Irish National Heritage Park |
| Kilmokea Gardens |
| National 1798 Rebellion Centre |
| JFK Trust Ltd |
| Enniscorthy Castle |
| Wexford Festival Opera |
Wexford Tourism Award (Hotels & Operators) sponsored by Rosslare Europort
| Talbot Hotel Wexford |
| Whites of Wexford |
| Kelly’s Resort Hotel & Spa |
Wexford Design & Craft Business Award sponsored by Wexford Local Development
| Craft Central |
| Wexford Craft Trail |
| The Forge Craft Shop |
| The Woodturning Studio |
Wexford Start up Business of the Year Award sponsored Local Enterprise Office Wexford
| Button & Spoon Tearoom |
| Natural Health Store |
| Ocean Leaves |
| Enterprise Management Resource |
| Gorey Institute of Beauty |
| Stuart Weldon Design |
| The Post Coach |
| La Cote Seafood Restaurant |
| Bean & Goose |
| Holos Skincare |
| South East Security & Safety |
County Wexford Food Producer of the Year Award in association with the Wexford Food Family sponsored by Danone Nutricia
| Wild about |
| Naturally Cordial |
| Tasty Parlour |
| La Cote Seafood Restaurant |
| Killowen Farm |
| Wexford Home Preserves |
| Trudies Catering Kitchen |
| O’Neills Dry Cure Bacon |
| Wexford Cheddar (Glanbia) |
Wexford eCommerce/Social Media Award sponsored by DoneDeal
| 2Cubed Tweeting Goddess |
| Dulann |
| Scurri |
| Only Natural |
| Greenacres |
| Skin Essentials by Mariga |
| Ruby Rouge |
| Pinnacle Productions |
Wexford IT – Security Excellence and Service Improvement Award sponsored by ESET Ireland
| South East Security & Safety |
| Graphedia |
| TK IT Services |
Wexford R & D/Innovation Award sponsored by RIKON
| The Pram Doctor |
| Dulann |
| Scurri |
| Triuir Training |
| Irish Country Meats |
| Lantern Events |
Wexford Retail Award sponsored by Zurich
| Natural Health Store |
| Sam McCauley’s Chemists Redmond Square |
| Pettitt’s Supervalu St Aidan’s |
| Ruby Rouge |
Wexford Export Award sponsored by Rosslare Europort
| Scurri |
| Roche Logistics Group |
| Baku GLS |
| Clearstream Technologies |
Wexford Corporate Social Responsibility Award sponsored by Wexford Bus
| South East Radio |
| Killowen Farm |
| Econcertive |
| BNY Mellon |
| Coderdojo Wexford Town |
Wexford Training Award sponsored by Ulster Bank
| Gainfort Academy |
| Gorey Institute of Beauty |
| Triuir Training |
| Enniscorthy Enterprise & Technology Centre |
| Coderdojo Wexford Town |
| Alan Keville for Hair |
Wexford Service Provider Award sponsored by Datapac
| Atkinson & Co |
| Kerlogue Nursing Home |
| Wexford Home Senior Care |
| South East Learning Centre |
| Triuir Training |
| Dulann |
| Guardian Fire & Security |
| O’Shea & Bramley |
| Gemma Hayes Recruitment |
| Graphedia |
Wexford Customer Service Award sponsored by AIB
| Roche Logistics Group |
| Eishtec |
| The Irish National Heritage Park |
| Alan Keville for Hair |
| Sam McCauley Chemists North Main St. |
| Hidden Hearing |
| O’Shea & Bramley |
| Pettitt’s Supervalu St Aidan’s |
| Playzone |
| Talbot Hotel Group |
Wexford SME of the Year Award sponsored by Waters Technologies
| The Silver Fox Seafood Restaurant |
| 2Cubed |
| SK Fitness |
| Killowen Farm |
| Park 100 Fire & Security |
| Kearney & Co Property |
| Wexford Home Preserves |
| Roban Financial |
| O’Neills Dry Cure Bacon |
Wexford Large Company of the Year Award sponsored by PwC
| Clearstream Technologies |
| Wright Group |
| Roche Logistics Group |
| Wexford Bus |
| Baku GLS |
| Talbot Hotel Wexford |
Wexford Networker of the Year Award sponsored by Graphedia
| Tweeting Goddess |
| Heat Doc |
| DCS + P Architects |
| Dolmen Digital |
| Talbot Hotel Wexford |
Wexford Business Person of the Year Award sponsored by Alan Keville for Hair
| Graham Scallan |
| James O’Connor |
| Michelle O’Grady |
| Tony Ennis |
| Neil Hughes |
| Gemma Hayes |
| Tatjana Stahlberg |
Wexford Green Business Award sponsored by EPA
| Heat Doc |
| The Pram Doctor |
| Energlaze |
| Econcertive |
| Killowen Farm |
| Solar Electric Ireland |
| The Irish National Heritage Park |