Applications Open for the 2024 Fingal Business Awards

Fingal Chamber is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the 2024 Fingal Business Awards. These awards celebrate excellence and sustainability across the business community in Fingal. Now in their 20th year, these prestigious awards, recognise and reward the outstanding achievements of local businesses making significant contributions to the region's economic and community development.

The awards, organised by Fingal Chamber and sponsored by Fingal County Council, are free to enter, and open to all organisations who operate in the region. They offer an opportunity for businesses to elevate their profile, inspire their teams, and benchmark their success against the best in the industry.

Businesses of all sizes and sectors are encouraged to enter, with a wide range of award categories designed to highlight the diverse landscape of Fingal’s thriving business community.

The award categories span a wide range of sectors, divided into four distinct sections: Talent; Business Excellence; Sustainable Business Impact; and, Customer Experience.

The Talent section features the prestigious Business Person of the Year Award, as well as the Young Business Person of the Year, and, Team of the Year awards.

The Business Excellence section includes categories for New Businesses, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Large/Corporates. It also has categories honouring Public Services and Not-For-Profit Organisations. Other categories include Innovation in Business; International Trade; Sales and Marketing; and, Learning and Development.

The Sustainable Business Impact section celebrates corporate social responsibility, and puts a focus on Climate Action; Community Involvement; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Workplace; and, Sustainable Impact by an SME.

The Customer Experience section is for businesses that excel in delivering outstanding customer service across sectors, including Bar/Pubs, Café/Coffee Shops; Hotels; Leisure/Tourism Services; Professional Services; Restaurants; and Retail Outlets.

A new category in the Customer Experience section for 2024 is the Health/Beauty Service Award. It recognises businesses that demonstrate a clear commitment to the customer experience, including the presentation of staff, premises, service experience and engagement. This category is open to entries from organisations such as skincare clinics, hair salons and stylists, spas and wellness centres, cosmetic and aesthetic clinics, makeup artists and beauty consultants, and fitness and nutrition services.

Fingal Chamber Chief Executive, Anthony Cooney, commented: "The Fingal Business Awards provide an excellent platform to showcase the remarkable talent, resilience, and creativity within our local business community. We look forward to celebrating the successes and contributions of businesses across Fingal, as they continue to drive economic growth and create opportunities in the region."

The application process is straightforward, and businesses are encouraged to submit their entries early. Finalists will be announced in the weeks leading up to the awards ceremony, hosted by Marty Whelan, which will take place on Friday, November 15th at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport. The event promises to be an evening of celebration, networking, and recognition, bringing together the best of Fingal's business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Participating businesses benefit from increased visibility, media coverage, networking opportunities with industry leaders, potential clients, and peers, as well as credibility and prestige by being associated with the region's most respected business accolades. 

To enter the Fingal Business Awards 2024 or to find out more about the categories, criteria, and sponsorship opportunities, visit the Fingal Chamber website at www.fingalchamber.ie/awards.