Fingal Business Awards 2024 launched by the Mayor of Fingal

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

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 diverse categories cover four sections of awards: Talent; Business Excellence; Sustainable Business Impact; and, Customer Experience.

The Talent section features the presigious 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, Training and Upskilling.

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 features awards for the Best Bar/Pub, Café/Coffee Shop; Hotel; Leisure/Tourism Service; Professional Service; Restaurant; and Retail Outlet.

A new category in the Customer Experience section for 2024 is the Best Beauty/Health Service Award. It recognises businesses who 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 centers, cosmetic and aesthetic clinics, makeup artists and beauty consultants, fitness and nutrition services, among others.

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.

Winners will gain not only the recognition of their peers but also increased visibility and credibility within the business community and beyond. The awards offer a unique opportunity for businesses to benchmark their performance against the best in the industry, foster new connections, and celebrate their achievements with their teams and the wider community.

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.