Applications OPEN for 2017 Wexford Business Awards

Wexford Business Awards 2017   
****Applications NOW OPEN ****

Wexford Chamber, in association with Wexford County Council and supported by the EPA, are thrilled to announce that online applications are now being accepted for the 2017 Wexford Business Awards. Deadline for applications is Thursday 6th April @ 5 pm
 

It’s up to YOU to nominate your own business!
Your business is as important as any other and you are a potential candidate for an Award.
 
16 Categories plus an overall Wexford Business of the Year Award
Entry is FREE & it’s EASY to apply!

Now in their 9th year, the Wexford Business Awards, are county wide awards  that recognise the entrepreneurialism, innovation, diversity and talent of businesses of all sizes and across all sectors. The awards honour Wexford’s industry leaders through the acknowledgement of innovative business processes, product development, enterprise, sustainability and overall business success.
 

Who can enter?
Any company within the County of Wexford, whether public, private or third sector can enter the Wexford Business Awards, regardless of size or industry.  The Awards are open to Chamber Members and Non-Members.  Businesses can enter up to a maximum of three categories.

Why should you enter?
Entering the awards gives your business:

• Increased business opportunities
• A chance to build your business profile
• Opportunities to network
• Opportunity to gain valuable feedback from our expert panel of judges during the interview stage, if your company is shortlisted 
• The chance to win a prestigious award
• Publicity/Media promotion opportunities
• A morale boost for your company, your team & indeed your customers
• A badge of success representing excellence among your industry peers

Important Dates:
Application Deadline:  5 pm on Thursday 6th April
Shortlisted Finalists Announced: Thursday 13th April
Judging Interviews: Monday 24th April
Gala Awards Ceremony: Friday 26th May
 

CATEGORIES

• Energising Wexford Award – Sponsored by Gas Networks Ireland
• Wexford Tourism Award- Success & Innovation– Sponsored by Rosslare Europort
• Wexford Operational Excellence Award– Sponsored by Datapac
• Wexford eCommerce Award– Sponsored by AIB
• Wexford Retail Excellence Award– Sponsored by Zurich Insurance
• Wexford Community Award– Sponsored by Wexford Local Development
• Wexford Investing in the Profession Award– Sponsored by Wright Insurance Brokers
• Wexford Export & Logistics Award– Sponsored by Rosslare Europort
• Wexford Large Company of the Year Award– Sponsored by PwC
• Wexford SME of the Year Award– Sponsored by Waters Technologies Ireland
• Wexford Social Media/ Digital Marketing Award– Sponsored by Wexford People
• Wexford Customer Service Excellence Award– Sponsored by Danone Nutricia
• Wexford Start-Up Business of the Year Award– Sponsored by Local Enterprise Office Wexford
• Wexford Corporate Social Responsibility Award– Sponsored by BNY Mellon
• Wexford R & D/ Innovation Award– Sponsored by Carlow IT Wexford Campus
• Wexford Chamber’s President’s Award– Sponsored by Monart Destination Spa

Winners and runners-up in each award category and the overall 2017 Wexford Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Wexford County Council, will be announced at the official Gala Awards Ceremony by host, Hector Ó hEochagáin, on Friday 26^th May 2017 in Clayton Whites Hotel. Read more HERE

If you have what it takes and are proud of your achievements and your contribution to the local economy, make sure you enter now! 
 
For more information visit HERE, phone Wexford Chamber on 053 9122226 or email traceymorgan@wexfordchamber.ie