Today’s category to be featured as part of the 2019 Waterford Business Awards is Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by Faithlegg House Hotel.

The winner, chosen by an independent panel of judges, will be announced at a gala ceremony in The Tower Hotel Waterford on Friday, 8th March.

ENCON

ENCON is a one-off House Builder and Retro-fit Contractor, positioned at the forefront of Irish Energy Efficient Construction. ENCON achieve Energy Efficient Homes at an affordable price compared to standard construction methods. Their build, test and certification service will ensure that you obtain optimum heat efficiency at optimal cost, with a team of builders who are passionate about building Efficient and Passive homes with a variety of build options from Block, to Insulated Concrete Form, Timber Frame and Modular Construction. ENCON also provide Retro-fit Services for existing homes.

THE BEACH HOUSE

The Beach House Gift Shop in Dungarvan was established in 2012 and as an artist and designer, Pippa Sweeney saw the potential of developing her own unique gifts. Her ‘Good Wishes’ framed gift range was launched in 2015 and the following year the Beach House achieved the Retail Excellence Ireland Mark of Excellence and TOP 100 ranking. Pippa showcased her gifts at the RDS in 2016 and within three years the range has grown to include her felt art prints and the PIPPA SWEENEY DESIGNS brand was established – ultimately consolidating her retail business. Her gifts now sell internationally and online.

THIMBA MEDIA

Thimba Media is a high-quality online lead generation company within iGaming and Financial Services. Marketing and Sales lead generation is constantly evolving and using new channels to communicate with potential customers on their decision-making journey. Thimba aim to lead the way through innovative marketing solutions, aiding people’s consumer decisions at all points of the process. With over 200 customers from Public Companies to Start-ups, Thimba are out there to help everyone they can. The best part of the business is that it is scalable and applicable to many industries outside of our current portfolio.