We are delighted to announce the finalists for the
We have received an unprecedented number of nominations and applications this year!
The judging panel have been working hard and giving careful consideration to each application in over 200 separate categories.
The final 48 local business will be put to the test next Wednesday at a panel interview when the overall winners will be decided.
Join us and the cream of Kilkenny enterprise on Saturday November 15th for the gala black-tie awards ceremony at Lyrath Estate Hotel.
Tickets are now available for the business event of the year! (Click Here)
Congratulations to all of the finalists and good luck!
AGRI BUSINESS
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Raheen na Gun
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Warrington Top Flight Equestrian Centre
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Highbank Orchard
FOOD and DRINK
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Natures Oils & Sauces
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Callan Bacon
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Second Nature Oils
EXPORTER of the YEAR
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Callan Bacon
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Project Programme Management
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Natures Oils & Sauces
EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS
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Midas PR
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Kilkenny Arts Festival
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Kilkenny Tourism
INNOVATION
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Project Programme Management
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Highbank Orchard
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Telecommunication Software & Systems Group
INTERN IN BUSINESS
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Patrick Ryan (St Patricks Centre)
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Pauline O’Reilly (Rikon)
HOSPITALITY
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The Pembroke Hotel
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Ristorante Rinuccini
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The Newpark Hotel
CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE
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Callan Dental
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Tiny Tots Paradise
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The Rivercourt Hotel
SERVICE PROVIDER
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McCreery Contract Cleaning
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Campion Insurance
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Callan Dental
RETAILER
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Grogan & Brown
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Lamber de Bie
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Galvin Pharmacy
ICT
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Noel Lawlor Engineers
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Project Programme Management
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Telecommunication Software & Systems Group
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
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MacDonalds
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Rustiq Salon
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HCL Technologies Ltd.
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McCreery Contract Cleaning
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
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Andrea McEvoy (McCreery Contract Cleaning)
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Lucie Dowling (The Pembroke Hotel)
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Malissa Phelan (Café L’Arch)
CULTURE HERITAGE/TOURISM
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Kytelers Inn
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Lanigans Bar
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Kilkenny Arts Festival
CRAFT PRODUCERS
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Celtic Commemorations
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Seven Sisters
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Bespoke & Co
FAMILY BUSINESS
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Callanan Couriers
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Pure Adventure
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Nolan Jewellers
EMERGING NEW BUSINESS
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Tallent for Languages
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Greensbridge Engineering
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Kilkenny Activity Centre
SMALL BUSINESS
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Optimize Recruitment
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Brian Dunlop Architects
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La Rivista Restaurant
INVESTMENT IN SKILLS
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The Ormonde Hotel
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Xposure Hair Design
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Rustiq Salon
ENVIROMENTAL
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The Watershed
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Keep Kilkenny Beautiful
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Noel Lawlor Engineers
