Waterford Business Awards open for entry
Entries are now being accepted for the 2021 Waterford Business Awards. The awards are designed to recognise excellence in business across Waterford City and County. They're held by Waterford Chamber,with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, Waterford City & County Council, and WLR.
While 2020's awards ceremony was online due to Covid restrictions, it's hoped the 2021 event in early March will be in-person. Additionally, this year's competition will see businesses have the option to enter size specific categories. There are further details below.
Last year's winner of the Overall Business of the Year was Nearform.
Awards to bring positivity locally
Launching the awards, Waterford Chamber President, John McSweeney said,
We are now entering year eight of the Waterford Business Awards and what better a time to share some positivity and promote our local businesses. We have introduced new categories this year and are confident there is something for everyone, so we are appealing to businesses to take time to reflect on the past year, be proud and acknowledge the hard work they have done by entering the awards.”
Managing Director of WLR Des Whelan added: “WLR is delighted to partner with Waterford Chamber, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, along with Waterford Council on the 2021 Business Awards initiative. I think it’s more important than ever to recognise excellence in local business and industry. It’s been a hugely disruptive eighteen months for business in Waterford and the awards are a very positive spotlight on the innovation and entrepreneurship we have in the City and County."
Full list of categories for 2021
The full list of categories is as follows:
2. New business of the year
3. Marketing excellence
4. Technology and innovation
5. Green Excellence
6. Tourism Excellence
7. Best food and beverage producer
8. Business of the Year (UP TO 20 PEOPLE)
9. Business of the Year (21-150 PEOPLE)
10. Business of the Year (150+) -
11. Customer Service excellence
12. Training & People Development
This year's judges
The judging panel, which is chaired by Noel Kelly, will also select the coveted Overall Business of the Year, which is sponsored by Waterford City & County Council.
How to apply
Waterford Chamber welcomes applications from all businesses located in Waterford City and County, both members and non-members. You can enter the Waterford Business Awards through Waterford Chamber’s website where you will also find a full criteria outline on each category.
The closing date for nominations and applications is Friday, 26th November 2021.
