THE best of business in Lisburn & Castlereagh was celebrated at a glittering ceremony at the La Mon Hotel & Country Club when winners of the 2018 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Business Awards in association with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council & Plastec were unveiled.
Awards were presented across 16 diverse categories, demonstrating business excellence in areas such as customer service, marketing, innovation and export.
Among those honoured were James Leckey of James Lecky Designs Ltd, who was named Business Person of the Year while his company took the Best Manufacturing Business Award, and Hillmount, which received the Best Family Business and Best Non-Licensed Eating Establishment accolades.
James Leckey, founder and chief executive of James Leckey Design, a globally recognised pioneer in the research, design and development of clinically focussed, posturally supportive products said: “My team and I are thrilled to accept these two awards, which we see as a real vote of confidence in us and what we are working hard to achieve.
!It was a great night and we would like to thank everyone involved in running the excellent event. Lisburn & Castlereagh City is a great place to base our business. Its proximity to large populated areas and strong transport and travel links makes it perfect for us and our growing global company. We are excited about the future and appreciate all the business and economic advice and support we get from Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council.”
The sold out black-tie ceremony, which was hosted by Q Radio favourites Stephen Clements and Cate Conway, also featured an opening performance by the talented Fusion Theatre Company and a sensational after dinner performance by West End and Broadway Star Rachel Tucker.
The full list of winners is as follows:
• Business Person of the Year Award (sponsored by GMcG Chartered Accountants) – James Leckey (James Leckey Design)
• Young Entrepreneur Award (sponsored by SERC) – Sarah Gallagher (La Bella Vita)
• Best Tourism Business Award (sponsored by Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council) – Lisburn Bowl
• Excellence in Customer Service Award (Non-Retail) (sponsored by Power NI) – Carnbrooke Meats
• Excellence in Customer Service Award (Retail) (sponsored by Retail NI) – McCalls of Lisburn
• Best Family Business Award (sponsored by The Irish News) – Hillmount
• Best Marketing Campaign Award (sponsored by Inspire Business Centre) – mxb shopper marketing agency on behalf of Bow Street Mall Shopping Centre
• Best New Business Award (sponsored by Lisburn Enterprise Organisation) – VOJO Media
• Excellence in Manufacturing Award (sponsored by Montupet Ltd) – James Leckey Design
• Best Exporting Business Award (sponsored by OCO Global) – Brookvent
• Business Growth Award (sponsored by Bank of Ireland) – Decora Blind Systems
• Best Social Enterprise Business Award (sponsored by Social Enterprise NI) – LaganView Enterprise Centre
• Best Licensed Eating Establishment (sponsored by Phoenix Natural Gas) – The Speckled Hen
• Best Non-Licensed Eating Establishment (sponsored by Draynes Farm – The Gardener’s Rest at Hillmount
• Innovation Award (sponsored by Plastec) – Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company
• Investment in Health Award (sponsored by Public Health Agency) – Allen Logistics
:: For more details and photos from the awards ceremony please visit www.lcccbusinessawards.co.uk
