THERE are just 11 days left to submit entries for the Greater Newry Business Awards, run by Newry Chamber of Commerce and principally sponsored by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, along with support sponsor nijobfinder.
There are 25 award categories to choose from, they are free to enter before the deadline of Friday May 5. Every business located within the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area can enter up to four categories.
Those making the short list will be announced on Thursday May 18, and the gala awards night takes place in the Canal Court Hotel & Spa on Thursday June 15.
The biennial awards have become the district’s premier celebration of business excellence since their inception in 2004, recognising, celebrating and rewarding the success of businesses and individuals at the top of their game.
Newry Chamber is encouraging businesses and organisations of all sizes from across all sectors to embrace this opportunity to be recognised, celebrated and rewarded by entering the awards.
Winning one of these highly coveted awards is only part of the process. The awards provide local businesses with a benchmark of quality, providing an opportunity to examine how customers view them and how they measure up against their competitors. This recognition of excellence with your industry sector also increases consumer confidence for your business.
Businesses will also benefit from enhanced profile with valuable exposure through networking and PR opportunities. Recognition of business success is a great motivator, it promotes a positive company culture which elevates employee enthusiasm and improves overall company performance.
Julie Gibbons, president of Newry Chamber said: “We are proud to launch the 2023 Greater Newry Business Awards. We are immensely proud of the businesses across our district who have made the region synonymous with entrepreneurship, innovation, excellent service, product quality and customer care.
“The energy, innovation and resilience that our local businesses exhibit will help propel our region to even bigger and better things. Sometimes in this part of the world, we don’t take the time to acknowledge just how amazing and exceptional we are. That’s what these awards are all about.”
Julie added: “We would encourage businesses from across our district to go to www.newrychamber.com, look at the various categories and enter for free. We are really looking forward to the awards ceremony on June 15.”
Cllr Michael Savage, chair of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, said: “The council is delighted to be the principal sponsor of the 2023 Greater Newry Business Awards, which are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the innovative, successful and high-performing businesses that are located right across our district.
“The awards will offer recognition to a range of sectors and business approaches, which all contribute to driving forward growth and investment across the district.
“These awards are only possible because of the support from local businesses, and I thank all the sponsors involved and also Newry Chamber for once again hosting these prestigious awards.”
Peter McMonagle, business manager at nijobfinder, added: “Our purpose is to help businesses of all sizes, across all sectors to attract the talent that will drive their future success. We hope the numerous award categories encourages the many businesses throughout the Greater Newry Area to shout out loud and proud about the wins they’ve made and the success they have achieved.”
:: Details of the categories, criteria and information on how to apply are now available at www.newrychamber.com
