National Small Business Awards 2021 Finalists Announcement
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Monday, 30 November 2020 SFA National Small Business Awards 2021 Finalists Announcement (PDF available for download at end of page)
The finalists in the SFA National Small Business Awards 2021 have been officially announced by Sue O’Neill, Chair of the SFA Awards Judging Panel. The aim of the awards is to celebrate the achievements of small business in Ireland, and to recognise the vital contribution of the small business sector to Irish industry. “The response to the awards programme serves as a reminder that Irish small companies are resilient, putting their best foot forward and seeking recognition for their efforts” commented Sue O’Neill. As well as our eight award categories, we also feature five of the best Emerging New Businesses (less than two years established) and, given the quality of the businesses represented this year, entrepreneurship is alive and well in Ireland. “The SFA National Small Business Awards are now entering their 17th consecutive year and are a celebration of small business owners who since 2015 have created over 73,000 jobs. The 266,400 small firms in Ireland employ half of the private sector workforce and these awards aim to promote excellence, achievement and innovation amongst these companies in all sectors and parts of the country. The companies that have been announced as finalists this year represent all that is good about small business” said O’Neill. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, who is Patron of the Awards, stated that: “The SFA National Small Business Awards are very important, particularly as we live with Covid 19. We need agility, flexibility and adaptability in the midst of the global pandemic and there is no better entity than a small business to demonstrate these characteristics.” 43 companies have been selected as finalists, from 15 different counties, across 9 categories. MANUFACTURING CATEGORY FINALISTS (up to 50 employees), sponsored by NSAI: Adams and Friends, Dublin Bevcraft Group, Westmeath Mahon Windows, Westmeath N & E Precision Engineering, Longford Timbertrove, Dublin Topform, Galway FOOD & DRINK CATEGORY FINALISTS (up to 50 employees), sponsored by Bord Bia: Atlantic Treasures, Donegal Dromod Boxty, Leitrim Goatsbridge Fish Processing, Kilkenny John Stone Fine Foods, Longford Killowen Farms, Wexford Walsh’s Bakehouse, Waterford SERVICES CATEGORY FINALISTS (up to 50 employees), sponsored by Microsoft: Adams & Butler, Dublin Axis Ballymun, Dublin IMS Marketing, Galway Mezzo Music Academy, Dublin Stella Novus, Kildare Whelehans Pharmacy, Westmeath OUTSTANDING SMALL BUSINESS FINALISTS (up to five employees), sponsored by One4All: Ancient Organics and Permaculture, Cork Child Paths, Dublin Funky Monkey Foods, Dublin GLAM DOLL, Kildare Miena’s Handmade Nougat, Wicklow The Irish Biltong Company, Kildare INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR FINALISTS (up to 50 employees), sponsored by Permanent tsb: Bevcraft Group, Westmeath ChektAhora, Cork Cognikids, Dublin DentalOrg, Galway Intouch.com, Dublin Whelehans Pharmacy, Westmeath SUSTAINABILITY FINALISTS (up to 50 employees), sponsored by Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland: Ancient Organics and Permaculture, Cork Atlantic Treasures, Donegal BNRG Renewables, Dublin Eco Friendly Cups, Dublin M & C Hybrid Energy, Cavan Nutrient Recovery to Generate Electricity, Tipperary EXPORTER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS (up to 50 employees), sponsored by Enterprise Ireland: Adam and Friends, Dublin Equine MediRecord, Kildare John Stone Fine Foods, Longford Kora Healthcare, Dublin Miena’s Handmade Nougat, Wicklow Topform, Galway WORKPLACE WELLBEING (up to 50 employees), sponsored by DeCare Dental: Kiltimagh Park Hotel, Mayo M & C Hybrid Energy, Cavan Michael’s, Mount Merrion, Dublin Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment, Galway SYS Wealth and Financial Planners, Tipperary EMERGING NEW BUSINESSES (up to 50 employees and under 2 years in business), sponsored by .IE: Learn Chinese Plus, Dublin OSENG, Mayo The Agile Executive, Dublin The Johnny Magory Company, Kildare Wholesome Kitchen, Westmeath The Awards prize package for ALL finalists includes participation in the SFA Business Connect event on February 11, 2021, a strategic management masterclass weekend, as well as broad-ranging national and local media coverage, all valued at €50,000. The category winners will be presented with a trophy and free membership of the Small Firms Association for one year. The overall winner will also receive a bursary of €5,000 to present to a charity of their choice (funded by the 2013 Overall Winner, Megazyme International Ireland).
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