Mullingar Chamber unveil shortlist for 2023 awards

Shortlist announcement celebrates outstanding achievements in the Mullingar Kinnegad Municipal District

Mullingar Chamber Awards 2023

Mullingar Chamber of Commerce have unveiled the shortlist for the Mullingar Chamber Awards 2023.

The Mullingar Chamber Awards provide a platform for local businesses to attain well-deserved recognition for their work and significant contributions to their respective industries.

These awards reflect the spirit of dedication, innovation, and commitment that local businesses bring to the community, further contributing to Mullingar’s economic development.

The awards event is at the Mullingar Park Hotel Mullingar on Friday November 3. Judging will be done by Will Faulkner, Kate Fox, James Kiernan and Joan Mulvihill. Last year’s awards night was a sell-out, so ensure to get your tickets early this year, at https.//mullingarchamber.ie/mullingar-chamber-awards-2023/.

Outstanding Small Business of the Year (1-50 employees), sponsored by North Midlands Credit Union, features the following nominees.

• DJM Accountants

• Ecolab

• Mileage Tyres

• Juice Zone

• Lift Hire Ireland

• Mullingar Autos

Outstanding Large Business of the Year (Over 50 employees), sponsored by INET, presents the following contenders.

• FBD

• Pita Pit / Apache / Lis Cafe

• North Midlands Credit Union

• Writech

• Home Instead

• ORS

Best Social Media Content Creator, sponsored by Apache Pizza Mullingar, showcases the talent and creativity of.

• Ray Dolan #From Mullingar in Mullingar

• The Blue Door Agency

• STOMP Social Media Training Ltd

• Wholesome Kitchen

• 2210 Patisserie

• Collinstown Farmers Market

Excellence in Sustainability and Climate Action, sponsored by ORS, celebrates the commendable efforts of.

• Mullingar Tidy Towns

• Thomas Flynn

• The Refil Mill

• Mullingar Sustainable Energy Community

Bar of the Year, sponsored by Ecolab, recognises the best of Mullingar’s vibrant nightlife.

• Clarkes Bar

• Chambers

• Danny Byrnes

• Crossed Keys

• Daly’s

• Canton Casey’s

Restaurant of the Year, available to sponsor, showcases the finest dining establishments.

• O’Reilly’s Rochfortbridge

• Scanlon’s Kinnegad

• Wholesome Kitchen

• Con’s

• Belly Cafe

• Pasta Bella

Excellence in Retail, sponsored by Pharmed, applauds the exceptional efforts of.

• Specsavers

• Red Earth

• Sugar Plum Sweetery

• Buckley’s SuperValu

• Wilfs

• Rochforts

Excellence in Tourism, sponsored by PTSB, highlights the attractions that make Mullingar a destination of choice.

• Annebrook House Hotel

• Bloomfield House Hotel

• St Patrick’s Day Committee

• Westmeath Bachelor Festival

• Liliput Adventure Center

• Land of Lights

The Spirit of MKMD Award, available to sponsor, recognises individuals who have left an indelible mark on Mullingar.

• Greville Arms Hotel

• Joe Connaire – Fleadh

• Ray Dolan “From Mullingar in Mullingar”

• Sean Lynch – Arts Centre

Community or Volunteer Champion, sponsored by Home Instead, pays tribute to the unsung heroes who go above and beyond.

• John Bawle – Mullingar Tidy Towns

• Mullingar Community First Responders

• SWEETS Kilbeggan

• Daniel Boyne – Mullingar Pride

• Mullingar Fleadh Committee

• LARCC

Business Representative Organisation of the Year, Sponsored by Writech.

• ATiM

• PTSB

• BOI

• AIB

• Westmeath LEO

Excellence in Customer Service (Available to Sponsor).

• Hamills

• North Midlands Credit Union

• Nadine Farrelly Travel Counsellors

• Mullingar Opticians

• Fraynes Bakery

• Abbey Blooms

Health and Wellness Leader, Sponsored by Pita Pit.

• Whelehans Pharmacy

• Bressie

• Shane Flynn – Phoenix Retreat

• Cherry Blossom Therapy

• Halo Saltrooms

• LARCC

Emerging Business Person(s) of the Year, Sponsored by Jigsaw Better Business.

• Eoghan Murray

• Kyle Smyth

• Kasia and Brendan McEvoy

• James Bourke

• John Kilroy

• Conor English

Established Business Person(s) of the Year sponsored by AIB

• Ronan McNamara

• David Quirke and Denise Buckley

• Berty Dunne

• David Smyth

• Ted Wright

• Caroline Hynes

Lifetime Achievement / Contribution Award, Sponsored by Bevcraft.

• Helene Hugel

• Sr. Finbar Breslin

• Bill Collentine

• Millie Walshe

• Detty Cornally

Fleadh Award – Most Supportive Business/Person (Available to Sponsor).

• North Midlands Credit Union

• Mileage Tyres

• Westmeath County Council

• Mullingar Tidy Towns

• Julia Dalton

• Hamills

Aisling Coleman, manager at Mullingar Chamber, said she and her team are looking forward to this year’s event: “The Mullingar Chamber Awards are a testament to the remarkable businesses and individuals who contribute to our town. We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to an unforgettable evening of recognition and celebration.”

Book tickets at https.//mullingarchamber.ie/mullingar-chamber-awards-2023/

Order of events.

6.30pm – drinks reception with music

7.30pm – guests move to dining area

8.00pm – dinner served

9.30pm – announcement and presentation of awards

10.30pm – live entertainment until late