Businesses across Waterford are being encouraged to enter this year’s Waterford Business Awards, with entries opening on Monday, August 10th.

The awards, organised by Waterford Chamber in partnership with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, are supported by Waterford City & County Council and WLR.

The annual awards recognise excellence, innovation and achievement across businesses throughout Co. Waterford.

The winners will be announced at a gala awards ceremony in the Tower Hotel on Friday, November 13th.

Launching this year’s awards, President of Waterford Chamber Eadaoin Carrick said the programme celebrates the very best of enterprise across the region.

She said the refreshed list of award categories ensures businesses of all sizes and sectors have an opportunity to be recognised, from start-ups and entrepreneurs to established industry leaders.

President of Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Tommie Murphy encouraged businesses from across the county to get involved, describing the awards as an opportunity to celebrate achievements, benchmark progress and connect with the wider business community.

Michael Byrne, CEO of WLR, said the station is delighted to once again partner with the awards, adding that recognising innovation, entrepreneurship and excellence within the local business community is more important than ever.

Categories this year include Business of the Year, Customer Service Excellence, Environmental & Sustainability, Retail Excellence, Food & Beverage, Best in Hospitality, Marketing Excellence, New Business of the Year, Excellence in Innovation, the Visit Waterford Award, Best Not-For-Profit, Entrepreneur of the Year, the Think Waterford First Award and the Overall Waterford Business of the Year.

The awards are open to all businesses located in Waterford City and County, whether they are members of the Chamber or not.

Further information and entry details are available through Waterford Chamber, with submissions opening on Monday, August 10th.