County Wexford Business Awards in May 2022 was a runaway success

CHAMBER EVENTS

(L-r): County Wexford Chamber Deputy CEO Emma Dunphy, County Wexford Chamber President Brendan Crowley, Mary Fuhrmann, Mann Engineering, Karl Fitzpatrick, President, Chevron College pictured with Rolf Fuhrmann, Mann Engineering, and MC Hector Ó hEochagáin. Mann Engineering won the County Wexford Business of the Year Award.

County Wexford Business Awards a huge success

The County Wexford Business Awards ceremony in May was a runaway success. Five hundred guests attended the soldout black-tie event in Clayton Whites Hotel in Wexford town.

“The calibre of business applications for this year’s awards were outstanding,” said Deputy CEO Emma Dunphy. “The County Wexford Business Awards celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of our business community. It was a wonderful opportunity for companies to share how they have excelled, innovated, and contributed to our thriving business region.”

The judging panel commented on the exceptional quality of this year’s entries, with close scoring in some cases given the high standard of the applications.

“From the get-go, from a County Wexford Chamber perspective, it was brilliant to witness the passion and competitiveness demonstrated by so many entrants from across our county’s various business sectors,” said Brendan Crowley, President of County Wexford Chamber.

“On the night, the energy and positivity were palpable in the room where almost 500 guests enjoyed a night to celebrate the success of businesses, large and small. On a personal level, it brought home to me how privileged I am to be President of such an innovative and progressive County Chamber at this time. We have weathered the storm that was Covid-19 and it is the same resilience demonstrated by so many businesses that will see us overcome the current and imminent difficulties brought on by the war in Ukraine and the soaring rate of inflation.”

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County Wexford Chamber Directors. Back (l-r): Willie Fitzharris, Trudy Ryan, Karl Fitzpatrick, and Mary Browne, with MC Hector Ó hEochagáin. Front (l-r): President Brendan Crowley, Deputy CEO Emma Dunphy, and Vice-President Lorcan Kinsella.

County Wexford Chamber Deputy CEO Emma Dunphy and President Brendan Crowley pictured with award sponsor Liam Hore, Waters Technologies (centre) and Ronan McGrath and John Casey, McGrath Construction Consultants. McGrath Construction Consultants, winners of the County Wexford Operational Excellence Award, sponsored by Waters Technologies.

CHAMBER EVENTS

The Winners’ Arena

The team from K&K Windows, Craanford, runners-up in the County Wexford Family Business of the Year Award.

Members of the Kent Stainless team, Wexford.

County Wexford Outstanding Contribution to Business Award Sponsored by: Monart Destination Spa WINNER: Pat Kent, Kent Stainless

County Wexford Green Award: Environmental Best Practice Sponsored by: Wexford Bus WINNER: Seal Rescue Ireland RUNNER-UP: Maldron Hotel Wexford

County Wexford Hospitality Provider of the Year Award Sponsored by: Wexford SkillNet WINNER: Maldron Hotel Wexford RUNNER-UP: Brandon House Hotel, New Ross

County Wexford Operational Excellence Award Sponsored by: Waters Technologies WINNER: McGrath Construction Consultants JOINT RUNNER-UP: Medentech, Kersia Group JOINT RUNNER-UP: Celtic Linen

County Wexford eCommerce Excellence Award Sponsored by: AIB Wexford WINNER: The Clothesline Boutique RUNNER-UP: All Ireland Foods

County Wexford Service Industry Provider of the Year Award Sponsored by: Danone Nutricia Wexford WINNER: McGrath Construction Consultants RUNNER-UP: Denise’s Beauty & Skin Clinic

County Wexford Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility Award Sponsored by: Scurri WINNER: Irish Country Meats RUNNER-UP: Graphedia.com

County Wexford Training Provider of the Year Award Sponsored by: Kent Stainless WINNER: Sensible Safety RUNNER-UP: Gorey Institute of Beauty

County Wexford Start-Up Business of the Year Award Sponsored by: Wexford County Council WINNER: Sully & Juno RUNNER-UP: Wexbury Spirits

County Wexford Social Enterprise Outstanding Achievement Award Sponsored by: Wexford People WINNER: Seal Rescue Ireland RUNNER-UP: Rosslare Community Development Association

The Clothesline Boutique team, Wexford and New Ross.

Staff members of Irish County Meats, Camolin, Enniscorthy.

County Wexford Excellence in Retail Award Sponsored by: Joyces Expert Wexford WINNER: The Skin Cellar RUNNER-UP: Natural Health Store

County Wexford Food & Beverage Producer of the Year Award Sponsored by: Irish Country Meats WINNER: Trudie’s Kitchen RUNNER-UP: Yola Sourdough Bakery

County Wexford SME of the Year Award (1-50 Employees) Sponsored by: Permanent TSB WINNER: Mann Engineering RUNNER-UP: The Gravity Group

County Wexford SME of the Year Award (50 + Employees) Sponsored by: Talbot Hotel Wexford WINNER: Integer RUNNER-UP: Celtic Linen

County Wexford Excellence in International Trade Award Sponsored by: Rosslare Europort WINNER: Medentech, Kersia Group RUNNER-UP: Reynaers Aluminium

County Wexford Social Media and Digital Marketing Excellence Award Sponsored by: Clayton Whites Hotel WINNER: Natural Health Store RUNNER-UP: Ministry of Flavours

County Wexford Activity Tourism Provider of the Year Award Sponsored by: Wexford Local Development WINNER: IOAC – International Outdoor Adventure Centre & Camping Grounds RUNNER-UP: Secret Valley Wildlife Park

County Wexford Family Business of the Year Award Sponsored by: PwC WINNER: Cross Philip Engineering RUNNER-UP: K&K Windows

County Wexford Town Ambassador of the Year Award Sponsored by: Zurich Insurance WINNER: Brendan Ennis

Special Award: Outstanding Contribution to County Wexford Chamber Denise Farrell

County Wexford Business of the Year Award Sponsored by: Chevron College WINNER: Mann Engineering

See our interviews with the award winners on our website. Search for Podcast Series – Business Awards – Winners Interviews

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