Herald committed to shining the spotlight on local success!
The Fermanagh Herald Business Awards are back for 2025. Now in our twelfth year the event continues to go from strength to strength with last years event securing a record number of applications, nominees, votes and ticket sales.
Wednesday past saw the 2025 sponsors gather for the launch of this year’s awards at the Street Kitchen in Enniskillen. The awards are a 5-month long process which will culminate in our gala awards night on Friday October 3 at the Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges.
THE AWARDS
Best Start Up Business Award sponsored by Greentown Environmental
Business Excellence Award sponsored by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
Family Business of the Year Award sponsored by Modern Tyres
Sustainability Strategy of the Year Award sponsored by Mannok
Retailer of the Year Award sponsored by Bank of Ireland
Excellence in Tourism Award sponsored by Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges
Contribution to the Community Award sponsored by Cassidy Hospitality Group
Landmark Achievement Award sponsored by Pilgrim’s Europe
Lifetime Achievement for Business Commitment sponsored by Belleek
Business Person of the Year Award sponsored by Encirc
“Sponsored by Experience Enniskillen, each category winner will receive a £100 Enniskillen Gift Card.”
AWARD BENEFITS
By entering your business for an award, you will raise your brand awareness, prove your excellence, acknowledge your team efforts, celebrate your success and impress your partners and clients. There is guaranteed free publicity for shortlisted entrants.
PRINCIPAL SPONSORSHIP
Fermanagh Herald Business Person Of The Year Award – Sponsored by principle Awards sponsor Encirc, represented here by Paddy O’Doherty, pictured with Fermanagh Herald Editor, Ray Sanderson
Encirc have come on board as principal sponsor of this year’s event, Paddy O’Doherty, Operations Director at Encirc said: “Encirc is delighted to be the principal sponsor of the Fermanagh Herald Business Awards, a celebration of the innovation, resilience, and excellence that define our local business community.
“As a proud employer in the region, we recognise the vital role local enterprises play in driving economic growth and community development. These awards provide a valuable platform for Fermanagh businesses to showcase the remarkable talent and innovation that thrive within the region. We look forward to an inspiring evening of well-deserved recognition and celebration.”
ASSOCIATE SPONSORSHIP
Lifetime Achievement For Business Commitment Award – Sponsored by Belleek Potter, represented here by Martin Sharkey, pictured with Sean McIntosh (Business Development Executive Fermanagh Herald)
Belleek have been long term supporter of the Fermanagh Herald Business Awards over the years and are once again an associate sponsor.
Financial Director, Martin Sharkey said ”Belleek Pottery Limited is delighted to be the Associate Sponsor of the Fermanagh Herald Business Awards. This is the highlight of the business calendar and gives us the opportunity to honour the successful business men and women of Fermanagh.
We have tremendous talent in our county and that is something we should all be proud of.”
Landmark Award – Sponsored by Pilgrim’s Europe represented here by Kristiyan Nikolov and Anne-Marie Rice, and pictured either side of Roberta O’Neill (Business Development Executive Fermanagh Herald)
Pilgrim’s Europe also return as an associate sponsor for the 2025 awards. Bernard McAuley, Operations Director said, ‘‘At Pilgrim’s Europe our people are key to our success. We are proud to sponsor the Fermanagh Herald Business Awards to celebrate the people and businesses in our local area that help our communities thrive.”
The awards aim to celebrate local business success, reflect growth and change in the local economy and reward those who show initiative, business acumen, and a great determination to grow the local economy.
Pleased to be launching the event, Fermanagh Herald editor Ray Sanderson commented; ‘‘It is wonderful to be launching the 2025 Fermanagh Herald Business Awards. These awards offer FREE publicity to all of the shortlisted businesses, at a time when businesses face significant financial pressure, we’re proud to be able to highlight all of their brilliant work once again.
We thank our principle, associate and category sponsors for their support and look forward to the biggest and best event yet.’’
The event is sponsored by a host of successful local businesses who are an integral part of our local economy. The Fermanagh Herald are proud to work with these local enterprises to host the biggest social business celebration in the county.
Entry process
If you are interested in entering your business in this year’s awards or finding out more about the process please turn over to the next page or visit fermanaghherald.com and click on business awards where you can find out more.
Contact
For further information please contact the Fermanagh Herald marketing team on marketing@northwestnewsgroup.com
