Galway Chamber Business Awards & Gala Ball - Imeall an Iarthair, Uaillmhian Dhomhanda Western Edge, Global Ambition
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Galway Chamber
Business Awards
& Gala Ball
Imeall an Iarthair, Uaillmhian Dhomhanda
Western Edge, Global Ambition
Saturday 1 December
Galway Bay Hotel
2018
In association with
Dear Chamber Members,
Is cúis mhór áthais dom, mar Uachtarán Chumann Tráchtála na Gaillimhe, an deichiú
Gradam de chuid Chumann Tráchtála na Gaillimhe a chur in bhur láthair.
It is with great pleasure that I introduce the tenth Galway Chamber Business Awards. We
are delighted to thank, once again, the Shannon Group our partners and main sponsor as
without their generous supports the Awards would not take place. I would also like to thank
sincerely our Category Sponsors WestBIC/Galway Technology Centre, EY, AIB, Bank of
Ireland, Galway City Council, Magnet Networks, PwC and our Media Partner, Galway Bay
FM for their backing. Táimíd fíorbhuíoch daoibh go léir.
As you probably know Galway Chamber lost a great friend and colleague this year with the
sudden death of Dr Chris Coughlan. Chris was a long-term member and former President of
Galway Chamber and was also instrumental in setting up Galway Technology Centre, where
he served as a board member, as well as WestBIC, which he chaired. We are honouring
Chris’ memory and legacy with the Chris Coughlan Award for Emerging Enterprises.
This year our theme is ‘Western Edge, Global Ambition’ which we believe captures the
spirit and determination of Galway’s entrepreneurs, in businesses large and small, to make
their enterprises succeed locally, nationally and internationally.
Galway Chamber’s Business Awards celebrate companies of all sizes and sectors amongst
our members and, in the case of emerging enterprises, future members of the Chamber.
The range of the awards means that there is a category to suit every type and size of
business from technology to tourism, from customer service in all its forms to corporate
social responsibility.
The awards are easy to enter and provide all participants as well as their staff with an
opportunity to show their pride in what they do as well as sharing their achievements with
other businesses. Three entries will be shortlisted in each of the seven categories and these
businesses will be featured in all our publicity material as well as receiving a specially made
video about their organisation which will also be shown at the Gala Ball.
The Gala Ball, Galway’s biggest annual gathering of business leaders, takes place on
Saturday 1st December when the Awards will be presented and Galway Chamber’s
Business of the Year announced.
I encourage all Chamber members and young enterprises to challenge for at least one
of the Awards and wish each entrant every success. I look forward to seeing you on 1st
December at the Gala Ball.
Go raibh mile maith agaibh.
Dave Hickey, Uachtarán
Chumann Tráchtála na Gaillimhe
Shannon Group is delighted to support the Galway Chamber Business Awards. These
awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge the innovation, talent and entrepreneurial
spirit which is thriving in Galway.
As a Group, comprising Shannon Airport, Shannon Heritage and Shannon Commercial
Properties, we are focused on delivering service excellence and continuously challenging
ourselves to excel. This is central to everything we do, whether at Shannon Airport, where
we have completed a major €40 million investment programme to make the airport better
and easy for our customers to use; or at Shannon Heritage, Ireland’s largest operator of
managed heritage visitor sites, where we are adding new immersive visitors attractions to
our portfolio for our customers to enjoy; or at Shannon Commercial Properties where we
are building a range of new business accommodation which will create jobs for the people
of our region. Our focus across all of our Shannon Group businesses is to drive our economy.
The theme of this year’s awards ‘Western Edge, Global Ambition’ is very fitting as it
embraces the challenges and opportunities that all of us encounter as businesses on the
West of Ireland and our drive to succeed.
I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the wonderful support of the Galway
business community, who regularly fly from Shannon for business and pleasure. We look
forward to continuing to welcome you to Shannon.
Matthew Thomas
CEO, Shannon Group plc
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1 DR. CHRIS COUGHLAN AWARD FOR BEST EMERGING ENTERPRISE
Less than 5 Years in business
This award will be given to the company that can best demonstrate
that it has passionately embraced the spirit of enterprise and
innovation and creativity to create a successful business.
OPEN TO MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS
Specific measures taken into consideration will be:
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Employment created
Product range
Market position
Future plans
WestBIC
2 BEST INNOVATION/ R&D
This award will be given to the company that can best demonstrate
breakthrough achievements in the areas of Innovation, Research
and Development. It will reward and celebrate innovative thinking
in business across all sectors.
OPEN TO MEMBERS
Specific measures taken into consideration will be:
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Evidence of innovation
Evidence of research and development
Consequences of the achievements
Future plans
3 BEST SMALL TO MEDIUM ENTERPRISE
Under 100 Employees
This award will be given to the Company that can best demonstrate
that it has achieved outstanding success and excellence for
a company of its size.
OPEN TO MEMBERS
Specific measures taken into consideration will be:
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The outstanding nature of the achievement
Factors that lead to the achievement
Participation of employees in the achievement
Demonstration of innovation and creativity
Consequences of the achievement
4 BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
This award will be given to the Company that can best demonstrate
that it consistently delivers superior service to its customers.
OPEN TO MEMBERS
Specific measures taken into consideration will be:
• Evidence of service quality and customer care programme
• Range and quality of services provided
• Responsiveness to customer issues
• Demonstration of innovation and creativity
5 BEST MARKETING INCLUDING SOCIAL & DIGITAL MEDIA
This award will be given to the company that can best demonstrate
their use of creativity and innovation across multiple areas of
this evolving sector which can include: digital content creation,
advertising and marketing, mobile media, app development, social
networking, web design and development.
OPEN TO MEMBERS
Specific measures taken into consideration will be:
• Evidence of specific campaigns
• The innovation and creativity of the campaign materials and strategy
• The engagement and interactivity with the target audience, existing and
potential and use of digital media
6 BEST SOCIAL ENTERPRISE/ CSR
This award will be given to the company that can best demonstrate
that it has passionately embraced the spirit of enterprise, innovation
and creativity in a socially responsible manner.
OPEN TO MEMBERS
Specific measures taken into consideration will be:
• Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility within the organisation
• Contribution that the CSR practices make to the economy
• Contribution that the CSR practices make to our society
• Mainstream nature of the CSR activity within the organisation
7 BEST TOURISM PRODUCT/ CAMPAIGN
This award will be given to the company that has made significant
contributions to developing, marketing, selling and delivering
improved visitor experiences in Galway and to increasing the number
of visitors to Galway and the surrounding areas.
OPEN TO MEMBERS
Specific measures taken into consideration will be:
• Evidence of conversion of awareness or interest to increased
visitor numbers
• The enhancement of local and surrounding tourism offering
• The stimulation of tourism and economic activity as a result of the
initiative
8 PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Award will be given to an individual who has made a contribution to the business life of Galway that is outstanding in every way.
The recipient of this Award is chosen by the President of Galway Chamber in consultation with his officer Board.
OPEN TO MEMBERS
2018 OVERALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
KINDLY SPONSORED BY SHANNON GROUP PLC
The overall award winner will be selected from among the seven category winners. The overall award will be given to the company that
distinguishes itself among the other category winners as being outstanding in its field and making a significant contribution to the economic
life of Galway through its commitment to responsible business practices in all its endeavours, its innovation, its creativity and its integrity in dealing
with people. 03
BUSINESS AWARDS
NOMINATION FORM
YOUR NAME:
BUSINESS NAME:
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
CONTACT NUMBER:
PLEASE INDICATE (TICK) THE AWARD BELOW YOU WISH TO ENTER.
Members may enter more than one category but must use a separate form for each category.
Please complete the form on reverse in 500 words or less as to why you think your company should win the award.
1 DR. CHRIS COUGHLAN AWARD
FOR BEST EMERGING ENTERPRISE 2 BEST INNOVATION/ R&D
3 BEST SMALL TO MEDIUM
ENTERPRISE 4 BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
5 BEST MARKETING INCLUDING
SOCIAL & DIGITAL MEDIA 6 BEST SOCIAL ENTERPRISE/ CSR
7 BEST TOURISM PRODUCT/
CAMPAIGN
Category one is open to Chamber Members and Non Members. Other Categories are open to Chamber Members. The statement
overleaf must be completed.
There will be three finalists chosen in each category with an overall winner chosen from among the category winners. Please return to
Galway Chamber, Commerce House, Merchants Road, Galway or email to info@galwaychamber.com by Friday 26th October 2018.
HOW TO ENTER
Galway Chamber Business Awards are open to all current Galway There will be three short listed finalists in each category. The Galway
Chamber Members. Non-members of Galway Chamber are eligible Chamber Business of the Year Award will be selected from among
to enter the Best Emerging Enterprise category. Members will the category award winners.
nominate their own companies for an award. Special emphasis
The winner of each category, the recipient of the President’s award
should be given to ‘state in less than 500 words why you think your
and the overall winner will be announced at the Gala Ball & Awards
company should win this Award’ (Note: this will be used for press
ceremony on Saturday, 1 December in the Galway Bay Hotel. (Early
purposes should your company be short listed in its category).
booking is advisable on 091 563536).
Forms must be fully completed, signed by the nominating company
The Judges for the Galway Chamber Business Awards 2018, all
and returned to Galway Chamber, Commerce House, Merchants
giving their time and expertise voluntarily will be chaired by Council
Road, Galway by Friday, 26th October 2018 either in hard copy,
Member and Former President of Galway Chamber Ms. Carmel
by email to info@galwaychamber.com, or log onto
Brennan.
www.galwaychamber.com.
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WHY I THINK MY COMPANY SHOULD WIN THIS AWARD (500 WORDS OR LESS)
052018 Galway Chamber
Business Awards
& Gala Ball
Imeall an Iarthair, Uaillmhian Dhomhanda
Western Edge, Global Ambition
Saturday 1 December Galway Bay Hotel
In association with
WestBIC
MEDIA PARTNER: GALWAY BAY FM
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