Eleven companies awarded for special achievements at Regional Business Awards
President’s Award presented to Michael Noonan
17 November 2017: Roadbridge was hailed Overall Business of the Year at the 2017 Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards. The awards, sponsored by LIT, were announced at the Limerick Chamber President’s Dinner at the Limerick Strand Hotel.
Over 400 of the region’s top business leaders and government officials attended the annual dinner and awards ceremony which featured a keynote address by Niall Gibbons, CEO Tourism Ireland.
Limerick Chamber CEO, James Ring, congratulated all the winners as well as those who were shortlisted, commenting that “The competition was extremely high this year, so every company that made the shortlist should be proud of its achievements. This year’s winners are a great example of the vibrant growing business community and excellent talent in our region.”
Presenting the Overall 2017 Business of the Year award, Limerick Chamber President Ken Johnson, praised Roadbridge for its innovative approach and continuous investment in its staff and services and noted that “Roadbridge is a forward-looking company that has achieved significant growth through completing major projects in the transport, renewables and energy, utilities, commercial, industrial waste management and leisure sectors.
In addition to the 11 business awards contested on the evening, a special President’s award was presented by President Ken Johnson.
Michael Noonan was the recipient of the Limerick Chamber President’s Award. The President’s Award recognises the specific achievements and successes of an individual, company or organisation, public, private or semi-state, whose contribution to the city and the region in 2017 is reflective of an entrepreneurial spirit, drive and determination leading a sustainable employment contribution and positive economic impact to the regional economy and in the opinion of the President, is worthy of this special Award.
During his time as Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan played a key role in bringing job-creating foreign investment into Limerick region.
The full list of the 2017 Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards winners is as follows:
2017 Best Innovative Start-Up, sponsored by Limerick Institute of Technology: CloudCards
2017 Best Innovation (RD&I), sponsored by Innovate Limerick: ON Semiconductor
2017 Best SME of the Year, sponsored by Bank of Ireland: Conack Construction
2017 Best Large Business Award, Sponsored by HOMS Solicitors: Roadbridge
2017 Best Family Business, sponsored by AIB: Flannerys Bar
2017 CSR: Best Contribution to the Community Award, sponsored by Deloitte: Kirby Group
2017 Best Business Services Provider, sponsored by Action Point: H &MV Eng
2017 Best Retail or Food Service Award, sponsored by BDO: Tuscany Bistro
2017 Best Culture, Hospitality and Tourism Award, sponsored by Northern Trust: Hunt Museum
2017 Best Community & Voluntary Sector Organisation, sponsored by Limerick City & County: Council Limerick Suicide Watch
2017 Best Employer: Talent Development & Workplace Wellness Award, sponsored by VHI: HOMS
2017 Best Overall Business of the Year Award, sponsored by LIT: Roadbridge
2017 Limerick Chamber President’s Award: Mr Michael Noonan
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About the Awards: The Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards now in its 7th year of fruition, is held annually by Limerick Chamber and Limerick Institute of technology, the awards are designed to acknowledge companies in the local region who strive for success each day. The awards are designed to recognise the hard work, commitment and innovative approach each company has showcased which has contributed to the growth of the company and in turn the region itself.
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