Shortlist Announced for the Fingal Business Awards 2024

Fingal Chamber today (16th October) proudly revealed the shortlist for the highly anticipated Fingal Business Awards 2024. Now in its 20th year, the awards celebrate the exceptional achievements, resilience, and innovation of businesses across the Fingal region.

A total of 90 companies have been shortlisted across 25 categories, recognising their outstanding contributions to local economic growth and community prosperity.

This year saw an impressive number of entries from businesses of all sizes, showcasing the strength and diversity of Fingal's business community. The Fingal Business Awards, organised by Fingal Chamber and sponsored by Fingal County Council, continue to serve as a platform to celebrate both emerging and established businesses that demonstrate excellence, leadership, service and community.

The 2024 Fingal Business Awards include four major sections: Talent, Sustainable Business Impact, Business Excellence, and Customer Experience. Categories such as Business Person of the Year, Learning and Development, and Climate Action are just a few of the awards that highlight the breadth of talent and commitment within Fingal’s business community.

Commenting on the announcement, Anthony Cooney, Chief Executive of Fingal Chamber, said, “The Fingal Business Awards are a testament to the incredible work being done by businesses in our region. The performance, resilience, and innovation shown by the shortlisted companies are an inspiration to us all. I want to congratulate every finalist and wish them the best of luck as we head towards the Gala Awards Evening in November.”

The winners will be announced at the prestigious black-tie Gala Awards Presentation Evening, which takes place on Friday, November 15th, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport, Santry. Hosted by renowned broadcaster Marty Whelan, the event promises an evening of celebration, entertainment, and networking with Fingal’s leading business figures.

Limited tickets for the Gala Awards Presentation are available for purchase through Fingal Chamber’s website. Early registration is recommended to secure your place at this unmissable event.

For more information, please contact events@fingalchamber.ie or call 01 223 9947.

Shortlist 2024

1. Talent

This section recognises individuals and teams that exemplify excellence, leadership and achievement in their fields:

Business Person of the Year (sponsored by Dublin Airport)

• Finalists undisclosed

Young Business Person of the Year (sponsored by TU Dublin)

• Cian Branagan - ForeFront Sports
• Cuty Gupta - Cozmotec
• Darren Ryan - Leisure Training Ireland
• Jennie Haire - Gigi Supplements
• Kimberly Brophy - Naked Glow
• Marti Nulty - Now Juice

Team of the Year (sponsored by Malone Group) 

• Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport - Reservations Team
• Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport & Holiday Inn Express
• Flexsource Solutions
• IBM - Software Development Operations Team
• Integrity Security
• Osborne Blanchardstown
• Riot Games - Senior Leadership Team

2. Sustainable Business Impact

This section is for businesses committed to making a positive impact on society and the environment through responsible and sustainable practices.

Community Involvement (sponsored by Riot Games)

• AWS - Think Big Mobile Space
• Blanchardstown Centre
• Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport & Holiday Inn Express Dublin
• Dublin Airport - Community Fund
• Malahide Castle & Gardens - Wishing Tree Initiative

Climate Action (sponsored by Eirgrid)

• Castleknock Hotel
• Cpl Flexsource Solutions
• daa – Action to Net Zero
• Keogh’s Crisps
• Swords Pavilions

Workplace (sponsored by Adare)

• Bank of Ireland
• Castleknock Hotel
• Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport & Holiday Inn Express Dublin
• Flexsource Solutions
• Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
• Marqette Food Hall Dublin Airport
• Osborne

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (sponsored by Swords Pavilions)

• Decathlon Ireland
• DX2 Training Solutions
• Flexsource Solutions
• Integrity Security
• The Wright Group

Sustainable Impact by an SME (sponsored by Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport)

• Amica Eco Hairdressing
• Elite Woodworking Machinery
• Irish College of English
• Roganstown Hotel and Golf Club
• Swords Pavilions
• The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre

3. Business Excellence

This section celebrates businesses of all sizes that demonstrate operational excellence, innovation, and growth.

Business of the Year (Large/Corporate) (sponsored by Osborne)

• Ballymaguire Foods
• Castleknock Hotel
• Creative Technology Ireland
• Electro Automation
• Gourmet Food Parlour
• Integrity Security
• Swords Pavilions
• The Wright Group

Business of the Year (Small and Medium Enterprise) (sponsored by McInerney Saunders) 

• Celtic Tweed
• CWPA Planning & Architecture
• Donna Reilly People & Wellness
• Elite Woodworking Machinery
• Events Clinic
• ForeFront Group
• Hawthorn Logistics Solutions
• Property Claims Loss Assessors
• TAM Ireland Services

Business of the Year (Startup/New Business) (sponsored by Local Enterprise Office Fingal) 

• Aerial AG
• Anyscor
• Cozmotec
• Finedeeds
• Gigi Supplements
• Leisure Training Ireland
• Stories by Ola

Public Service (sponsored by Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport)

• Collaboratory
• The Fingal County Council Events Unit

Not-For-Profit Organisation (sponsored by AWS)

• Action Ireland Trust
• Daughters of Charity Child and Family Service
• DCU Educational Trust
• Draiocht
• Fingal Volunteer Centre
• Irish Institute of Music & Song
• Little Fitness

International Trade (sponsored by Country Crest) 

• Aramex Ireland
• Electro Automation
• Emerald Sage Property Buying Consultants
• Keogh’s Crisps
• Rathbornes 1488

Innovation in Business (sponsored by Skillnet Ireland) 

• Aerial AG
• Bidvest Noonan - Twinspace
• No Hurt No Harm
• Thorn Environmental – earth2earth

Sales & Marketing (sponsored by Vhi Healthcare)

• Fahey Media
• One4all - Thank You Teacher Campaign
• Osborne
• The Lark Concert Hall @ The Irish Institute of Music & Song
• The Wright Group

Learning & Development (sponsored by Keelings) 

• Allegro
• Keogh’s Crisps
• Malone Group
• Primeline Group

4. Customer Experience

This section is for businesses that excel in delivering outstanding customer service across sectors, including:

Hotels (sponsored by Aer Lingus)

• Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown
• Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport
• Castleknock Hotel
• Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown
• Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links
• Roganstown Hotel and Golf Club

Leisure/Tourism Services (sponsored by Carlton Hotels)

• Black Rose Gym
• Newbridge House and Farm
• The Island Golf Club
• The Lark Concert Hall @ The Irish Institute of Music & Song
• The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre
• Zero Latency Swords

Restaurants (sponsored by AIB) 

• Hogs & Heifers
• Indie Spice Grill Swords
• Runway 28 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
• Wrights Anglers Rest
• Wrights Findlater Howth
• Zaytoon Swords

Bar/Pubs (sponsored by Bank of Ireland)

• Gilbert & Wright
• Her Upstairs @ The Central, Mrs. O’s
• O’Callaghan’s Bar @ Roganstown Hotel
• The Bloody Stream
• Wrights Cafe Bar Swords

Café/Coffee Shops (sponsored by CWPA Planning & Architecture)

• Green Straw Swords
• Seomra Tae
• Skinny Batch Bakery
• The Cottage Cafe, Naul
• The Cottage Cafe, Swords

Health/Beauty Services

• Amica Eco Hairdressing
• MS to Success
• Naked Glow
• Radiance Healing with Niamh
• Seomra Salainn

Retail Outlets (sponsored by One4all)

• Avoca Malahide
• Country Crest Farm Shop
• Cove & Co Swords
• Dorian Black
• Kilkenny Design
• Paula’s Boutique Malahide

Professional Services (sponsored by Crowne Plaza Hotels)

• AIB Bank Swords
• Donna Reilly People & Wellness
• Integrity Security
• Osborne
• Property Claims Loss Assessors
• TechStorm Consulting