Martin Skelly and Travalue scoop top award
The Overall winner of the Business of the Year Award 2016 was Travalue from Navan, the award was presented by Jackie Maguire CEO Meath County Council and Mary McGuigan, Group Commercial Manager of CMG.
Martin Skelly received the award and was speechless, almost, as he accepted the award and reflected on his years in the travel business.
Martin acknowledged the support of his wife Miriam and all the staff who are an integral part of the operation.
The Tourism of the Year award was won by Tayto Park.
Special Award – presented by Kevin Stewart and Mary McGuigah - an Outstanding Achievement award to Summerhill teenagers Annie and Katie Madden of Fenu Health.
CATEGORY WINNERS
Best in Marketing
sponsor Alltech winner - Travalue
Best in Retail
sponsor Meade Potato presented by Eleanor and Philip Meade winner - Specsavers
Best New Business
sponsor Costa Systems – presented by Cornie McGinley winner - Hexafly
Not for Profit
sponsor Sheridan Insurances – presented by Benny and Miriam Sheridan - winner - Moynalty Steam Threshing
Digital Innovation
sponsor Boliden Tara Mines – presented by Jason Morrin winner - Touch Hits
SME – Manufacturing
sponsor AIB – presented by Gerard Corcoran winner Briody Bedding Oldcastle
SME – B2B
sponsor AIB – presented by Aisling Vaughan winner - ECOMM
Best Artisan Food Producers
sponsor by Newgrange Hotel presented by Caroline Hegarty winner Newgrange Gold
Meath Business Ambassador 2016 – presented to Noel Moran by Gavan Becton.
Tourism Awards winners - four categories
Boyne Valley Food Series
Tayto Park
Trim Living History
Rock Farm Slane
SEE next edition of Meath Chronicle for photos and detailed reports