THE ANNUAL Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards have officially been launched and the search is on for the best and brightest the Mid West has to offer.
Launched to a crowd of more than 180 Mid West and national business influencers at the Castletroy Park Hotel, the Chamber’s Regional Business Awards are now open for entries across what will be eight hotly contested categories.
Launching the annual competition, manager of Limerick Chamber Skillnet (a sponsor of this year’s awards), Michael MacCurtain, said: “These awards make a difference. They make a difference to the region by showcasing the amazing businesses, organisations, and associations we work in. They make a difference internally too by building better engagement and pride in our work, with our colleagues and our customers, but most of all, we are here because we get to showcase and celebrate the region itself.”
“The Mid West is alive with a range of organisations, from sole-traders to multi-nationals and everything in between, and we need to celebrate them all.”
The awards this year will be contested across eight categories: Best Employer, Employee Value Proposition; Best Not-For-Profit; Innovation Excellence; Best SME Business; Best Emerging Business; Excellence in Customer Experience, ESG Environmental Impact; and Contribution to the Community.
Speaking at the launch, Patrick O’Regan, Senior Engineer with Stryker – who won the Overall Best Business of the Year in 2022 – said: “The awards are a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the positive aspects of our collective industries and celebrate the progress we have made in the region. Best wishes to everyone involved.”
Limerick Chamber President Miriam O’Connor added: “Through these awards, we aim to shine a spotlight on outstanding leaders, groundbreaking ideas, and transformative ventures that are shaping the future of business.”
“We believe that recognising and celebrating achievements not only motivates the winners but also inspires others to push their boundaries and strive for greatness.
“Our business community is vibrant, diverse, and driven by passion and dedication. The Business Awards will serve as a platform to showcase the immense talent and potential that exists within our midst.”
The closing date for entries to this year’s Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards is September 9. Businesses are not required to be a member of Limerick Chamber to enter and there is no registration fee.
Businesses shortlisted for this year’s awards will be revealed later this year on October 14.
For more information on the 2023 Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards, visit LimerickChamber.ie/regional-business-awards-2023.
