Services
This category is open to any business that is involved in the provision of services to the public and private bodies. These services may include but are not limited to the following; – Accountants, Solicitors, Architects, Graphic Designers, Business Service Centres, Interior Designers, etc. This award will recognise the innovators and leading service delivery companies. Enter Now
Environment & Green Business
This award category covers businesses involved in the growing Environmental and Green sectors of our economy. They must be able to demonstrate clear green credentials from the use of their product or service. Businesses eligible for this category may include, but are not limited to the following; Refuse collection, Cartridge refill centres, Recycling centres, Renewable products, Green building, Enter Now Green energy, Green products.
Distribution / Manufacturing
This award category covers businesses operating in the Distribution or Manufacturing sectors. The award is specifically designed to recognise excellence and best practice being achieved throughout the distribution and manufacturing sector not only internal operations but also in those processes that involve customers and suppliers.
Businesses eligible for this category may include, but are not limited to the following; businesses involved in the design or production of goods from raw materials, electrical products, pharmaceuticals, jewellery, craft designers, food, timber, software, engineering, arts and crafts, chemicals Enter Now etc.
Businesses eligible for this category may include, but are not limited to the following; businesses involved in the design or production of goods from raw materials, electrical products, pharmaceuticals, jewellery, craft designers, food, timber, software, engineering, arts and crafts, chemicals Enter Now etc.
Charity & Non-Profit Organisation
This award category is for registered charities or Non-Profit organizations. The organisation should have a social purpose and operate on a not-for-profit basis. The organisation should have a positive impact on society, particularly working in a manner which helps vulnerable and or disadvantaged individuals to help themselves. Businesses eligible for this category may include but are not limited to the following:- charity shops, non profitable charity organisations, children’s charities, hospices, social entrepreneurs, etc.
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Retail / Customer Services
This category award is open to all businesses providing goods on a retail basis to the general public. The Entrant must demonstrate innovation in attracting new clients to their retail outlet. The Entrant may also show innovation by a change in customer experience. This category may include but is not limited to the following: independent retailers, convenience stores, forecourts & community retailer, off-licences, discount retailers, florists, fresh-produce, meat, fashion boutiques, electrical, design, arts and crafts, jewellers, book shops, health shops, travel agents, launderettes, shoe shops, news agents, furniture outlet, etc. Enter Now
Transition Year or Leaving Cert. Applied
This category is open to Transition Year Students or LC Applied Students who can demonstrate good entrepreneurial abilities and achievements. Ideally the individual must be able to demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit in either setting up a successful new small business or the successful development of an existing small business or social enterprise.
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Hospitality, Food and Drink
This category is open to businesses operating in the county in the Hospitality, leisure, food and drink sectors including but not limited to the following businesses; Hotels, Bars, Restaurants, Cafés, Leisure Centres etc.
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Cottage Industry & Tourism
This category is open to businesses operating in the county in the cottage industry and tourism sectors including but not limited to the following businesses; Travel and tourist attractions, pet farms, design of pottery, jewellery, fashion, knitting and crochet, painting, speciality foods and craft etc. Enter Now
Technology and eBusiness
This category may include all e-businesses. The category may include but is not limited to; online or e-commerce websites, software development, retail websites, listings, directory websites, blog websites. Applicants should be able to demonstrate best practice in website design, communication and presentation, use of social media and online marketing etc Enter Now
Emerging New Business
This award category is open to new business/startups trading no more than 2 years prior to entry etc. This category may include but are not limited to applicants from the following business sectors;-, retail, hospitality, services, tourism, distribution/manufacturing, technology, environment/green business etc.
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