We're open for Business!.... Entries sought for the 14th Meath Business & Tourism Awards
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Pictured at Launch of the Meath Business & Tourism Awards at Knightsbrook Hotel... (Back from left: Des Foley, Meath Co Council; Catherine Fox, Deputy Principal, Dunboyne College; Dennis Leonard, Principal, Dunboyne College; Paul Bale, eCOMM Merchant Solutions; Ray Doyle, Advertising Manager, Meath Chronicle; Mary McGuigan, Celtic Media; Conor Corry, AIB Navan; Diane Mackintosh, Advertising Executive, Meath Chronicle and Clara Clarke, Knightsbrook Hotel. (Front from left): Gavan Becton, Editor, Meath Chronicle; Fiona Lawless, Chief Executive, Meath County Council; Tommy Reilly, Cathaoirleach of Meath Co Council; Denise Cusack, Knightsbrook Hotel; and Stephanie McManus, AIB, Kells. Photo: Gerry Shanahan. Gerry ShanahanImage 2 of 5
Cllr Tommy Reilly, Cathaoirleach MCC, Fiona Lawless, Chief Executive, MCC and Gavan Becton Editor, Meath Chronicle. Gerry ShanahanImage 3 of 5
Diane Mackintosh, Advertising Executive, Meath Chronicle; Mary McGuigan, CMG; Paul Bale, eCOMM Merchant Solutions; Clara Clarke, Knightsbrook Hotel. Gerry ShanahanImage 4 of 5
Pictured at Launch of the MBTAs... Ray Doyle, Advertising Manager, Meath Chronicle; Conor Corry, AIB Navan and Des Foley, Director of Services, Meath County Council. Gerry ShanahanImage 5 of 5
Pictured at Launch of the MBTA Biz Awards in the Knightsbrook Hotel, Trim, Cou8nty Meath. From left: Fiona Lawless, Chief Executive, Meath County Council and Catherine Fox, Deputy Principal, Dunboyne College. Photo: Gerry Shanahan-www.cyberimages.net 04-09-2023 Gerry ShanahanThe 14th Meath Business & Tourism Awards are officially open for nominations!
Held in partnership between Meath Chronicle with Meath Co Council and Boyne Valley Tourism the MBTAs are the highlight of the business social calendar and take place in Knightbrook Hotel in November.
The annual celebration have grown from strength to strength with each year seeing hundreds of entries across categories including Best Family Business and Best Customer Experience which, last year, were the most entered sections.
Last year's Overall Business Award winner was McCormack's Family Farm in Kiltale while the Overall Tourism Award winner was Killeen Castle.
Over 260 people attended the glittering event last year which was hosted by RTE broadcaster and Rathcairn native, Blathnaid Ni Chofaigh.
Speaking of their company's victory last year, Stephen McCormack said winning was a "massive surprise and great honour. We are totally shocked considering all the amazing companies involved and it's just brilliant for our amazing staff."
Kevin Stewart, former Director of Services at Meath Co Council and who co-devised the MBTAs with Celtic Media's Mary McGuigan, will once again host the very popular 'Pitch Night' and he will also lend his expertise to the judging panel.
Speaking at this week's launch of the MBTAs, Meath Chronicle Editor, Gavan Becton said the awards were a continued celebration of innovation and bravery in the county.
"Companies across Meath continue to show remarkable agility, adaptability and courage in developing and expanding their businesses. The business leaders and entrepreneurs who put themselves forward for an MBTA are already winners, trailblazers and local heroes. These awards allow us to recognise all that they have done to date and are still striving to achieve."
"I would also like to pay tribute to all our sponsors, many of whom have been with us from year one and whom without, these awards would simply not happen.
“Alongside our partners, Meath Co Council and Boyne Valley Tourism - which has just celebrated 30 years promoting our region across the globe - I want to say a big thank you eCOMM, Alltech, Sheridan Insurances, Dunboyne College of Further Education and AIB Navan, your continued support and enthusiasm is very much appreciated.”
Chief Executive of Meath Co Council Fiona Lawless said the council was delighted to be associated with the MBTAs and proud to back and support fledgling and existing businesses in whatever way they can.
Businesses and their supporters are encouraged to get nominating now, the closing date for entries is 1st October. The finalists in each category will be published in the Meath Chronicle and will be announced on its social media platform after the successful companies have been contacted.