Limerick business owners to be honoured at Chamber awards
THE PREMIER event in Limerick’s business calendar will take place next weekend.
On Friday, November 17, more than 400 business and community leaders from across the region will descend on the Limerick Strand Hotel for the Chamber president’s dinner.
As part of this event, 22 companies, groups and charities are in the running to pick up one of eight Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards.
Once again, the Limerick Leader is a media partner to the black-tie event. Chamber president Miriam O’Connor described the evening as “a celebration of achievements within the regional business community throughout the year and the work being undertaken by Limerick Chamber to support member’s ambitions.”
As well as eight awards being given out - plus the top award of company of the year - Ms O'Connor will also present a special award, chosen by herself and kept under wraps until the night itself.
She described the award as “honouring a person who embodies the spirit of the business community and who has had a significant impact on Limerick the Mid-West. “
“Traditionally the identity of the president’s award recipient remains top secret until the reveal on-stage, however I can say that this year’s honouree is highly accomplished, recognised nationally for their leadership ability, incredibly passionate about the team they lead and has had a tremendous impact on the entire Mid-West,” she added.
The president’s dinner is sponsored by AIB.
The firm’s regional head of business banking Damien Garrihy said: “AIB is proud to be small to medium sized enterprise partner for Limerick Chamber and partner with the team to bring forward high-value events for businesses throughout the year, none more highly anticipated than the president’s dinner.”
The keynote sponsor of the awards element of the evening is Technological University of the Shannon. Its president, Professor Vincent Cunnane said: “We are excited to partner with Limerick Chamber for the 13th year to bring together the region's business leaders, innovators, and change makers for a night of celebration and recognition. The Regional Business Awards highlight the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and ability of the companies within the Mid-West.”