Launch of the MidlandsIreland.ie Best in Business Awards
The MidlandsIreland.ie Best in Business Awards is now open to businesses based in or operating from Westmeath, Longford, Offaly and Laois.Midlands Gateway Chamber launched the MidlandsIreland.ie Best in Business Awards at the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone last week.The president of the Midlands Gateway Chamber, Ray Byrne, said: "The competition is now in its second year and we have made this year's bigger and better."Two new award categories have been added and we are working with the chambers from the entire midland region, Mullingar Chamber, Athlone Chamber, Longford Chamber, Tullamore Chamber and Laois Chamber to recognise the best in all business sectors."Midlands Regional Authority cathaoirleach Mícheál Carrigy, Martin Daly, director of the Midland Regional Authority, and the presidents of five chambers from the midlands region were present.The competition is now open at www.midlandsireland.ie, where you can download nomination forms.Nominations will be accepted via email until 5pm on Friday April 27 2012.The overall winner in each category will be revealed at the MidlandsIreland.ie Best in Business Awards Mid Summer Ball on Thursday June 21 in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone.Tickets are on sale now (â¬75) for this black tie event, meal and wine included.If you wish to reserve tickets please contact Midlands Gateway Chamber, info@midlandsgatewaychamber.ie or phone Angela Rigney 086 3891675.The awards categories are:⢠Emerging New Business Award⢠Best Multi National Business Award⢠Business Person of the Year Award⢠Outstanding Business Award⢠Best Cultural Tourism Award⢠Green Initiative Award⢠Retail Excellence Award⢠Lifetime Achievement Award, Athlone⢠Midlands Gateway Chamber Ambassador Award