From Start Ups to Established…
IN their seventh year, the Fermanagh Herald Business Awards aim to celebrate local business success and in particular those who show initiative, business acumen and a great determination to grow the local economy.
BEST START UP BUSINESS AWARD, SPONSORED BY SOUTH WEST COLLEGE INNOTECH CENTRE.
Open to businesses who have come into existence in the past 3 years and there’s an added bonus of £2,000 worth of SWC Innotech Centre consultancy for the winner. Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria: key business objectives, business growth, competitive edge and future plans.
Pictured launching the Best Start Up Business Award is Sharon Pritchard representing the Innotech Centre at SouthWest College and Kevin McAntamney, Sales Team Leader, Fermanagh Herald.
FERMANAGH HERALD BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR
This will go to an individual for their total commitment to the enhancement of business life in Fermanagh. Nominations can be made for an individual or a private business. Applicants will be assessed on the following criteria: commitment, investment, vision, employment and future plans.
The 2017 Fermanagh Herald Business Person of the Year, Michael Liddle from Western Brand is pictured with his award at last year’s gala event.
AWARD BENEFITS
By entering you can raise your profile, prove your excellence, acknowledge your team efforts and impress partners and clients. There is an added bonus of £2,000 worth of SWC Innotech Centre consultancy for the Best Start Up Business Award winner, plus £350 of Gortrush Food Services vouchers for the Restaurant of the Year shortlisted nominees.
PROCESS
After the closing date, 3rd August, the judging panel will then shortlist each category with guaranteed free publicity for the entrants in advance of the gala awards night and also at the big night itself. Self and third-party nominations are welcome for all award categories.
GALA AWARDS NIGHT
The process will culminate with a Gala Awards Night in the Killyhevlin Hotel on Friday 12th October 2018. For further information please contact Mairead Kelly on 028 8225 5959 or email: m.kelly@northwestnewsgroup.com. Join us on twitter for regular updates #FHBA18