The Drogheda Business Excellence Awards 2011 is a celebration of businesses in Drogheda & District who have shown willingness, a desire and utter determination to be the ‘best in class’, and who strive to provide excellence to their customers. This is the 7th year the Awards have been held and each year we come across new companies and organizations who in their own right deserve to be applauded and showcased for their sector leading innovation. I am delighted to kick off the competition for 2011 and as a past winner must encourage all those who think they cannot win, to be inspired, seize the opportunity and fill out an application form. I can testify that the process is very simple and with a little thought and commitment your company can be a winner at the Gala Awards Night on Saturday 19th November 2011 in the City North Hotel. I must offer my sincere thanks to our Premier Sponsor Bord Gáis, who have shown their commitment to the spirit of entrepreneurship by offering their support to this magnificent competition for the 2nd year in a row. To all our Category Sponsors I also offer sincere appreciation for your unwavering support, particularly given the constant requests which I know you receive for many equally worthy recipients. Drogheda Chamber members are most grateful to you, and we look forward to working with you in the years ahead. To keep up to date with the event as we get closer to the 19th November please pick up the Drogheda Independent who are our Media Partners again this year. Many thanks to John Mulligan and his management team for their ongoing support of Chamber initiatives. Padraic Warren has been Chair of the Judging Panel since the competition’s inception, and I am delighted that he has agreed to do so again. He and his team of independent Judges from a broad spectrum of professional private and public sector backgrounds have a difficult task ahead. I thank them all for their commitment to the competition, and for offering their time and experience, to determine the deserved winners. The key date for all to remember is the closing date for applications – Friday 7th October 2011. So go on – download the application form and put your company in the spotlight. It won’t cost you anything, but might win you some new business! Good luck and see you on the 19th November for a party to remember! Padraic Kierans |
