TQS Integration, based in Lismore, County Waterford, has been named overall Business of the Year at the 2021 Waterford Business Awards.
The company received the great news at a virtual ceremony this lunch time, presented by WLR's Damien Tiernan and Mary O'Neill at The Broadcast Centre.
About TQS Integration
TQS Integration is a global consulting, engineering and technology company. It also picked up the Business of the Year (150+ employees) award during the live streamed event.
Headquartered in Lismore, TQS started as a family business in 1995, then a husband and wife team at a kitchen table.
In 2001, the company was formed, after the owners identified a niche opportunity integrating processing systems in manufacturing plants, into a single platform.
David Walsh, President of Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber said: “We are delighted to welcome the perpetual Overall Waterford Business of the Year trophy to West Waterford and wish TQS Integration every success going forward. 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.”
Enterpreneur of the Year award for Louise Grubb
The Entrepreneur of the Year Award, sponsored by Faithlegg, was presented to Louise Grubb, founder and CEO of Q1 Scientific and Trivium Vet.
Congratulating Louise, Liam Moran, Faithlegg, said: “Louise is serial life science entrepreneur and inventor, with a track record in founding successful businesses and delivering global product launches. From concept through to commercialisation Louise has a track record in delivering innovative, life science products and services, holding several publications and patents. She is also passionate about mentoring up-and-coming talent and promoting Waterford to an international audience.”
Category winners
This year there were 33 nominees across 11 categories, with the winners as follows:
- Tourism Excellence - Cliff House Hotel
- Business of the Year 20 to 150 People - The Haven Hotel
- Marketing Excellence - Paul O'Connor Cars
- Business of Year up to 20 people - Q1 Scientific
- Technology and Innovation - Flexi wage
- Business of the Year 150+ - TQS Integration
- Green Excellence - Dawn Meats
- Best New Business - East Pier
- Customer Service Excellence - St Dominic's Credit Union
- Food and Beverage - Faithlegg
- Training and Development - Waterford Integration Services.
About the Waterford Business Awards
The annual event is organised by Waterford Chamber in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, Waterford Council and media partners WLR.
Kicking off the ceremony, a recorded address was played by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, while Mayor of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr Joe Kelly congratulated all those shortlisted on their achievements. There were also speeches by the President of Waterford Chamber, John McSweeney, and by David Walsh, President of Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber.
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 be involved in both organising and promoting 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 honoured. My congratulations to all the nominees and winners and thanks to all who entered and supported the 2021 awards.”
Waterford City and County Council sponsored the Overall Waterford Business Award, Entrepreneur of the year was sponsored by Faithlegg, while category sponsors include Permanent TSB, Waterford Local enterprise office, Fáilte Ireland, AIB bank, EY, Energia, PWC, RelateCare, Waterford Chamber Skillnet. For further details see www.waterfordchamber.com
You can watch the ceremony back here.
