About Awards
Every year, Athlone Chamber of Commerce, supported by several large sponsors, actively seek out locally and regionally based companies that have demonstrated significant achievement and success over the past year. The Athlone Business Awards are open to all businesses, across varying sectors and sizes, from the emerging to SME’s to large indigenous and multinational organisations. It is not necessary to be an Athlone Chamber Member to apply for the Awards.
Why enter? During the competition process, there will be extensive promotion of shortlisted businesses through the medium of radio, newspaper and digital media. Local companies eager to progress their business enterprise, recognise the efforts of both employees and partners and those wishing to celebrate their achievements to date should consider entering these awards.
Both finalists and winners receive significant exposure in both social and traditional media and at the Annual Gala Awards night, which is attended by approximately 300 business people, including the region’s leading business and political figures.
About Athlone Business Awards 2023
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Business Of The Year
WINNER:
Oliver Carty & Family
SHORTLIST:
- Oliver Carty & Family
- A1 Cleaning Services
- Spectru, Signs
Sponsored by Colm Quinn Group.
SME Of The Year
SME of the Year
WINNER:
MMA Architects
SHORTLIST:
- Midlands Counseling Clinic
- MMA Architects
- The Marketing Department
Sponsored by DPD.
Best Online Presence & Social Media
Best Online Presence & Social Media
WINNER:
Kilbeggan Races
SHORTLIST:
- Kilbeggan Races
- deDANU Wellness
- BMF Chimney Sweep & Oil Boiler Services
Sponsored by Westmeath Independent.
Start Up/Emerging New Business
WINNER:
TAPiTAG
SHORTLIST:
- TAPiTAG
- KO Financial
- Wines Direct
Sponsored by Bank of Ireland.
Community Group Of The Year
WINNER:
Infinity Friends Athlone
SHORTLIST:
-
Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park
- Infinity Friends Athlone
- Athlone Community Radio
Sponsored by Athlone & Castlerea Credit Union.
Excellence in Sustainability & Climate Action
WINNER:
DPD Ireland
SHORTLIST:
- Bus Eireann
- DPD Ireland
- TUS – Faculty of Business & Hospitality Studies
Sponsored by Athlone Springs Hotel & Leisure Club.
Retailer Of The Year
WINNER:
Burgess Department Store
SHORTLIST:
- Dooley’s Flowers
- Wines Direct
- Burgess Department Store
Sponsored by Permanent TSB.
Best Customer Service
WINNER:
BMF Chimney Sweep & Oil Boiler Services
SHORTLIST:
- Athlone & Castlerea Credit Union
- Midland Print
- BMF Chimney Sweep & Oil Boiler Services
Sponsored by Grovelands Childcare.
Family Business Of The Year
WINNER:
Shamrock Lodge Hotel
SHORTLIST:
- Dooley’s Flowers
- H.B. Safety Services
- Shamrock Lodge Hotel
Sponsored by Oliver Carty & Family.
Best Tourism Experience
WINNER:
Baysports Athlone
SHORTLIST:
-
Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park
-
Athlone Guided Tours
- Baysports Athlone
Sponsored by Viking Tours.
Best in Hospitality
WINNER:
Hodson Bay Group
SHORTLIST:
- Glasson Lakehouse
- Athlone Springs & Leisure Club
- Hodson Bay Group
Sponsored by Bus Eireann.
Business Person Of The Year
Carmel Owens - Sidero
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
WINNER:
Sidero
SHORTLIST:
- TUS – Faculty of Continuing, Professional, Online and Distance Learning
- Sidero
Sponsored by Athlone Extrusions/3A Composites.
Professional/Service Provider
Professional/Service Provider of the Year
WINNER:
Collins McNicolas Recruitment & HR Services
SHORTLIST:
- Collins McNicolas Recruitment & HR Services
- ICPPD
- Byrne Carolan Cunningham LLP Solicitors
Sponsored by AIB.
Best Large Business of the Year
WINNER:
Athlone Extrusions / 3A Composites
SHORTLIST:
- Colm Quinn Group
- Medtronic Athlone
- Athlone Extrusions / 3A Composites
Sponsored by Technological University of the Shannon.