Shortlist announced for 2024 Belfast Telegraph Business Awards in partnership with Ulster Bank
Tickets are now available for the awards on May 2 at Belfast’s Crowne Plaza Hotel
The eagerly-anticipated shortlist in the 2024 Belfast Telegraph Business Awards in partnership with Ulster Bank is published today ahead the awards ceremony on May 2.
The Belfast Telegraph Business Awards, now in their 24th year, showcase the very best of business in Northern Ireland.
A judging panel led by Belfast Chamber chief executive Clare Guinness has picked shortlisted companies across 17 categories from a range of different sectors.
Winners will be revealed at the ceremony in Belfast’s Crowne Plaza Hotel on May 2, with winners in two non-entry categories of Lifetime Achievement Award and Outstanding Company of the Year also to be announced.
Mark Crimmins, head of headline sponsor Ulster Bank NI, said: “Congratulations to all of the companies and individuals who have made the shortlist for this year’s awards.
"This in itself is a great achievement and reinforces the drive and entrepreneurial spirit of the local business community.
"It’s encouraging to see companies of all sectors and sizes, and from all parts of NI, included on this year’s shortlist and I’m grateful to each of the judges for their efforts and participation in this process.
"We are looking forward to what promises to be a memorable night at the gala event and celebrating another year of fantastic achievements.”
Ms Guinness said: “It is a joy to take stock of quality and achievements of our vibrant business community , through chairing these awards. The calibre of applicants made for some tough decisions – a great sign of quality of the applicants.”
Eoin Brannigan, Belfast Telegraph and Sunday Life editor in chief, added: “We’re delighted to unveil the Business Awards shortlist, and well done to everyone who’s made the list.
"I’d like to express my gratitude to our judges, led by Clare Guinness, who have ensured the rigour and independence of the judging process. We look forward to seeing everyone at the awards ceremony at Crowne Plaza Hotel on May 2.”
To buy tickets for the Belfast Telegraph Business Awards on May 2 at Belfast’s Crowne Plaza Hotel, contact Karen McGarvey on karen.mcgarvey@mediahuis.co.uk.
Belfast Telegraph Business Awards shortlist
Best Large Company of the Year sponsored by Wilson Nesbitt
Fibrus
Re-Gen Waste
Coca-Cola HBC
Musgrave Northern Ireland
Almac
Mackle Petfoods
Henderson Retail
Best Medium Sized Business of the Year sponsored by Ulster University Business School
energystore
Grand Opera House
Wilson Nesbitt
Smurfit Kappa
Best Small Business of the Year sponsored by Down Royal Racecourse
DFI Beds
Turley Legal
Circular Group
Sensoteq
Solarfix
Best Start-up or Emerging Business sponsored by venYou
Decent Simulators
Weev
Nomadic Watches
Neuro Skillshop
Frost Freeze Candy
Corporate Community Champion sponsored by Belfast City Airport
NI Water
DWF Law LLP
Musgrave Northern Ireland
Kilwaughter Minerals
Employer of the Year sponsored by Vickerstock
Lancia Consult
Clearbox
Options Technology
Hastings Hotels
Musgrave Northern Ireland
Graham Group
Finnebrogue
Alternative Heat
Cleaver Fulton Rankin
S&W Wholesale
DisplayNote
Excellence in Exporting sponsored by Belfast Harbour
Brett Martin
Deluxe Group
Alternative Heat
InspecVision
Circular Group
Excellence in Innovation sponsored by Smurfit Kappa
Alternative Heat
Allstate NI
energystore
Stairlift Solutions
Cloudsmith
Excellence in Manufacturing sponsored by Invest NI
Elite Electronic Systems
Alternative Heat
Mivan Limited
Excellence in Marketing sponsored by S3 Creative
Grand Opera House
MKB Law
Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke
Excellence in the Development of Management & Leadership sponsored by NI Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Kilwaughter Minerals
Options Technology
Irwin M&E
Excellence in Workplace Health and Wellbeing sponsored Kingsbridge Membership Club
Cleaver Fulton Rankin
Card Group Research & Insight
Smurfit Kappa
Part B Group
Family Business of the Year sponsored by AbbeyAutoline
Cleary Contracting
OBConstruction & Eden Fabrications
Feedwell Dog Food
Alternative Heat
energystore
Retail Sector Business or Retailer of Year sponsored by Retail NI
Musgrave Northern Ireland
Primacy Meats
Stairlift Solutions
Outstanding Commitment in ESG sponsored by Almac
AG Paving + Building Products
Coca-Cola HBC
Wilsons Country
Vyta
Lancia Consult
Weev
Tourism & Hospitality Company of the year sponsored by Belfast International Airport
Hillyard House Hotel
Titanic Distillers
Hastings Hotels
Young Business Person of the Year sponsored by Queen’s University Belfast
Peter McAuley – Nomadic Watches
Andrew McKee – Start Solar
Jake McBride – Hooked Belfast
Louise McLaughlin – Home Instead
Jamie Clegg – Feedwell Dog Food
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