Countdown underway for Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards

Faye Dorgan, 18 Aug


THE final countdown to the closing date of the Limerick Chamber
Regional Business Awards is on.

With only a limited time to apply, the Chamber would like to urge
Limerick business people to apply for free, with eight categories to
choose from.

The awards for 2024 include Sustainability Leadership Award, Best
Emerging Business, Best Not-for-Profit, Best SME Award, Best Employer:
Champion of Employee Well-being and Development, Innovation Impact
Business Award, Best Contribution to the Community and Excellence in
Customer Experience.

On Friday, November 15, The Strand Hotel in the city centre will play
host to Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards and its presidential
dinner.

READ MORE: Notice of changes to schedule for works on part of Limerick
motorway
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Sustainability Leadership Award 2024, sponsored by EY
Criteria: This award honours businesses in the Mid-West Region that
excel in environmental sustainability, demonstrating leadership and
community impact. Eligible businesses must have been operating for at
least 12 months and show significant integration of sustainability into
their core strategies and operations.

Best Emerging Business 2024, sponsored by Limerick City and County
Council
Criteria: This award honours innovative businesses in the Mid-West
Region trading for 5 years or less. Eligible businesses must have been
operating for at least 12 months and demonstrate a compelling
opportunity with innovation in their model, process, service, or
product. Exceptions apply for businesses with long commercialization
processes.

Best Not-for-Profit 2024, sponsored by Northern Trust
Criteria: This award honours not-for-profit organizations in the
Mid-West Region with a significant positive community impact in areas
like social, economic, environmental, or cultural development. Eligible
organizations must have been operating for at least 12 months, be
organized, non-profit distributing, independent, voluntary,
self-governing, and contribute to the public good.

Best SME Award 2024, sponsored by AIB
Criteria: This award honours SMEs in the Mid-West Region, trading for
more than 3 years, that create world-class products and services while
setting high benchmarks. Eligible SMEs must have been operating for at
least 5 years and 12 months in the Limerick City Region. They must
employ fewer than 250 persons and have an annual turnover not exceeding
50 million euros or an annual balance sheet total not exceeding 43
million euros.

Best Employer: Champion of Employee Well-being and Development 2024,
sponsored by Shannon Airport Group
Criteria: This award recognizes businesses in the Mid-West Region that
excel in employee wellbeing and development. Eligible businesses must
have been operating for at least 24 months and qualify as either an SME
or large company. Judges will evaluate work-life balance, employee
health programs, career development, diversity and inclusion
initiatives, employee engagement, barrier reduction, compliance with
labour laws, and continuous improvement in employee benefits.

Innovation Impact Business Award 2024, sponsored by Holmes
Criteria: This award recognizes businesses in the Mid-West Region that
excel in implementing innovative practices, products, services, or
business models. Eligible businesses must have been operating for at
least 12 months and qualify as a Micro, SME, or large company. Judges
will evaluate the novelty of the innovation, its business impact,
collaboration efforts, culture of innovation, and effective use of
technology.

Best Contribution to the Community 2024, sponsored by Limerick Chamber
Skillnet
Criteria: This award celebrates businesses in the Mid-West Region that
demonstrate exceptional social responsibility and positive community
impact. Eligible businesses must have been operating for at least 12
months and show long-term, innovative, and collaborative CSR efforts
with measurable results.

Excellence in Customer Experience Award 2024, sponsored by BDO
Criteria: This award honours retail and hospitality businesses in the
Mid-West Region that excel in customer experience. Eligible businesses
must have been operating for at least 12 months and demonstrate
exceptional customer service, innovation, and positive regional impact.
Judges will evaluate customer experience, innovation and adaptability,
and contribution to the region.