These criteria will apply regardless of your category of entry. Each entrant must prove his/her
company has achieved excellence in each of these areas.
So, what exactly will the judges be looking for?
You must demonstrate clearly how the managers of your company lead, inspire
and direct the business towards achieving excellence on every level.
You must show how your employees are utilised as a necessary element of your success, are
given opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to contribute to the
running of the company.
You must describe the importance of
excellence in customer service within your
company and the ways in which your
company strives to provide the best
customer service possible.
You must outline the impact your company
has had on the business life of the Greater
Drogheda Area.
You must give an account of the tangible results of your business – how it has achieved excellence
and what that achievement means in real terms.
It’s a challenging task for candidates, but then we want the Awards to reflect the reality of business
and the determination of local entrepreneurs to succeed – locally, nationally and internationally.This
way, both applicants and the public can be sure that the awards are presented to those who have
achieved excellence and who have proven their worth to our panel – that they really are the very
best in their field.
A copy of the 2005 Judges Post Award Presentation, delivered by Chairman of the Judges
Padraig Warren to Chamber Members, is available to download click here for the powerpoint presentation. (2mb)
A crucial part of the integrity of the Drogheda Business Excellence
Awards is the panel of esteemed judges who give their time and
expertise to this Awards Programme. Our Judges are each
committed to supporting local business initiatives and are independent of Drogheda Chamber.
Padraig Warren, Chairperson of the Judging Panel
Padraig is principal consultant with Chinook Consulting, a Dundalk based
company. Founded in 2001, the range of services offered by Chinook
Consulting includes independent evaluations of funded programmes, a full
support service to both public and private sector companies and
development of Quality Management Systems and Business Excellence.
Ronan Dennedy
Ronan is CEO of Louth County Enterprise Board (LCEB). The LCEB
facilitates and supports business development, providing mentoring and
financial assistance to small businesses and micro-enterprises. The work of
the LCEB has been instrumental in the recent growth in business in County
Louth.
Joe English
Joe is the Regional manager of Plato: Louth, Newry and Mourne, a joint
initiative of the Louth County Enterprise Board and Newry and Mourne
Enterprise Agency. Plato provides a vital forum for small to medium sized
enterprises (SMEs), encouraging and supporting growth and development to
enable these enterprises to achieve their long term goals.
Rosemary Sexton
Rosemary is North East Regional Director of Enterprise Ireland. A
government organisation, Enterprise Ireland focuses on developing new
businesses in Ireland and increasing the export marketing through a wide
variety of assistance measures. The North East office is one of 13 regional
offices, each seeking to maximise the potential of businesses in its area and
promoting the use of technology to allow local businesses to compete in the
global market place.
Maureen Ward
Maureen is Manager of Louth Leader, which encourages, supports and assists
the development of new business ideas. In her capacity as manager of the
various support programmes, Maureen co-ordinates Louth Leaders work
with the initiatives of other development agencies in the county. She is also
a Board Member of Louth County Development Board and Louth County
Enterprise Board.
Drogheda Chamber is proud to advise that the Judging Panel is entirely independent.The
Chamber has no representative on this panel and will not influence the decision of the judges
in any way.
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