The 10th annual Waterford Business Awards were held at the Tower Hotel last night, where multiple Waterford Businesses were showcased for their achievements over the past year.

The Waterford Business Awards, which are organised by Waterford Chamber, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, and WLR, were hosted by Mary O’Neill and celebrated the successes and contributions of the shortlisted companies.

Following the awards, Niall Harrington, Waterford Chamber President said, “On behalf of Waterford Chamber, I would like to congratulate Carten Controls on being announced as the Overall Winner of the Waterford Business Awards and to all category winners and finalists – thank you. Without your hard work and determination, our business community would not be as vibrant as it is today and we wish you all continued success.”

Meanwhile, Oren Byrne, President of Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber said: “Well done to all of the winners and finalists. These awards showcase the very best in business and it is fantastic to be able to honour so many innovative and talented people across the city and county.”

Speaking on behalf of WLR, Des Whelan, Managing Director, said: “WLR, as a local company with offices and studios in Waterford City and Dungarvan, was very pleased to support the Waterford Business Awards.It’s such a positive event for Waterford City and County with so many world-class companies and innovative business people being honored.  My congratulations to all the nominees and winners and thanks to all who entered and supported the 2023 awards.”

The shortlisted businesses were nominated by the public and also by self-nomination in all categories. An independent judging panel, under the Chairmanship of Noel Kelly, and including Martin Freyne; Deirdre Houlihan, Faithlegg Hotel; Eamonn McEneaney; LenaPhelen, Truvium Vet; Jacqui Gaule, Waterford Local Enterprise Office, Des Whelan, WLR, Kathryn Kiely, SETU and Jackie Roche, Bausch & Lomb carried out the difficult task of selecting the final shortlist and category winners after a rigorous judging analysis of each application. 

Waterford Business Awards, Tower Hotel

Category Winners:

Congratulations to all winning businesses in each category, who were recognised for their individual talent in Waterford City and County.

Entrepreneur of the Year

Michael Kelly

Special Recognition Award

Tony Fitzgerald

Best Retail Experience

Ardkeen Quality Food Store

The Taste of Waterford Award

Faithlegg

The Visit Waterford Award

West Waterford Festival of Food

Marketing Campaign of the Year

Fitzgerald Power

Excellence in ESG

Molloys Butchers Ardkeen

Exceptional Customer Experience

Waterford Credit Union

Transformational Change

Murphy Larking Timber Products

New Business of the Year

Klearkom

Business of the Year Category

Business of the Year (up to 20)

Professional Beauty

Business of the Year (up to 100)

Cairde Credit Union

Business of the Year (100+)

Carten Controls

Overall Business of the Year

Carten Controls takes top prize at Waterford Business Awards

Carten Controls was named Overall Waterford Business of the Year at the Waterford Business Awards today, Friday, November 17th by Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr Joe Conway, during a gala awards dinner at the Tower Hotel.

Carten Controls is a global leader in the design and manufacture of ultra-high-purity and high-performance valves and has been providing expert media-delivery solutions to firms in the tech, pharmaceutical and energy industries for more than 40 years.

Waterford City and County Council sponsored the Overall Waterford Business Award, Entrepreneur of the Year was sponsored by workLAB, the Judges Special Recognition Award was sponsored byFaithlegg, while category sponsors include Permanent TSB, Waterford Local enterprise office, Fáilte Ireland, AIB bank, EY, Energia, PWC, RelateCare and Waterford Chamber Skillnet. For further details see www.waterfordchamber.com