Local business community celebrated at South Dublin County Business Awards
By Aura McMenamin
The second annual South Dublin County Business Awards took place last night in the Citywest Hotel.
Marty Whelan hosted the event, which was attended by Mayor Paul Gogarty, Tainaste Frances Fitzgerald and Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Katherine Zappone.
The Awards, run by South Dublin Chamber, aim to celebrate, showcase and acknowledge all that is good in businesses and non-profits in the county.
A range of categories were covered in the awards including Best Small Business, Best not-for-profit, International Trade, Innovation, Customer Service, Best Place to Eat, Business Sustainability and Business Person of the Year.
The winning company was able to demonstrate how it has promoted business activities which have brought simultaneous economic, environmental, and community benefits.
To make judging as fair and objective as possible, all criteria for the awards, the judging of the awards and the mystery shopping evaluations were done by Spotcheck NI, the recognised independent awards agency.
Last night’s winners were:
Business Sustainability Award. Sponsored by Google
The winner: Wilsons Auctions.
“South Dublin is a beautiful place to work” .@wilsonsauctions have won the Business Sustainability Award. Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/3rKJbvTKSu
— South Dublin Chamber (@SDublinChamber) October 6, 2017
Best Not-For-Profit Organisation sponsored by Bewley’s
The winner: ReCreate Ireland
The award for the Best Not for Profit sponsored by @BewleysIreland goes to the noble @ReCreateIreland. #SDCAwards pic.twitter.com/MIt2zYmdS1
— South Dublin Chamber (@SDublinChamber) October 6, 2017
Best Place to Eat Award sponsored by OGX Group
The winner: Citywest Hotel
“We couldn’t have done it without all the staff.” @CitywestHotel has won the Best Place to Eat Award at the #SDCAwards pic.twitter.com/ebNIk68s6P
— South Dublin Chamber (@SDublinChamber) October 6, 2017
Best Sales/Marketing Campaign Award sponsored by Noel Group
The winner: Impact Ireland Metals Ltd
Impact Ireland Metals take home the award from the Best Sales/Marketing Campaign Award. #SDCAwards pic.twitter.com/rRfCSOrYfF
— South Dublin Chamber (@SDublinChamber) October 6, 2017
Best Small Business sponsored by AIB
The winner: eDuce Software Ltd
“The recognition is phenomenal. It’s been hard years, it’s been tough years.” Roberta from eDuce Software accepts Best Small Business Award pic.twitter.com/aaAMXSU80G
— South Dublin Chamber (@SDublinChamber) October 6, 2017
Best Start-up/New Business sponsored by Equita Consulting
The winner: SuperDisty
Well done to the Kevin, Luke and the rest of the team from @SuperDisty which has won Best Startup/New Business. #sdcawards pic.twitter.com/RPRXCg0mbU
— South Dublin Chamber (@SDublinChamber) October 6, 2017
CSR Award sponsored by Roadstone
The winner: Thornton’s Recycling
“We’re like one big happy family.” Marty: “Get off the stage, you’re not Sesame Street!” Thornton’s Recycling win the CSR Award. #SDCAwards pic.twitter.com/gQxzA92z5P
— South Dublin Chamber (@SDublinChamber) October 6, 2017
Customer Service – Retail Award sponsored by Citywest Hotel
The winner: Celine’s Gifts and Flowers and Molloy’s Liquor Store Tallaght
Not one but TWO winners for the Customer Service – Retail Award! @molloystallaght and Celine’s Flowers and Gifts. #SDCAwards pic.twitter.com/s2RrhrDkUF
— South Dublin Chamber (@SDublinChamber) October 6, 2017
Customer Service – Tourism & Hospitality Award sponsored by Punctual Print
The winner: Red Cow Moran Hotel
Don’t they look fab? @moranhotels have snagged the award for the Best Customer Service in Tourism and Hospitality #SDCAwards pic.twitter.com/ceKG6Nskjc
— South Dublin Chamber (@SDublinChamber) October 6, 2017
Innovation in Business Awards sponsored by Egis Projects Ireland
The winner: The Echo Newspaper
South Dublin County’s paper of record have won the Innovation of Business Award. Well done to the @TheEchoOnline #SDCAwards pic.twitter.com/9dMaR8PZTq
— South Dublin Chamber (@SDublinChamber) October 6, 2017
International Trade Award sponsored by K&N
The winner: Meditec Medical
The final award of the night goes to Aidan Lynch, Vice Pres and GM of @GSK who wins Business Person of the Year. What a fantastic night! pic.twitter.com/ep5Q27SCdE
— The Echo Newspaper (@TheEchoOnline) October 6, 2017
Business Person of the Year Award sponsored by South Dublin County Council
The winner: Aidan Lynch, GSK Ireland
