‘Outstanding’ Bangor Business Awards finalists revealed
By Julie Waters
BANGOR Chamber of Commerce has announced the ‘outstanding’ finalists for the 2024 Bangor Business Awards.
The prestigious awards celebrate the vibrant business community in Bangor, recognising excellence in a wide range of sectors, from hospitality and tourism to sustainability and wellbeing.
This year’s awards are sponsored by title partner The Fusco Group and supporting sponsors Ards and North Down Borough Council, Clandeboye Lodge and That Prize Guy.
The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on Thursday, October 24 at the Clandeboye Lodge.
This year, judges were particularly impressed by the calibre of entries across the 17 categories, noting an exceptional level of innovation, dedication, and passion from businesses both established and emerging.
The entries reflect Bangor’s dynamic and diverse business landscape, with a notable surge in new businesses contributing to the local economy.
The finalists were selected by a panel of independent judges including Brenda Buckley, Publisher and Director of Business Eye, Joelene Poole, Operations Manager of Retail NI, the Mayor of Ards and North Down Alistair Cathcart and Miriam Moertl, deputy Managing Director of Ardmore.
The judges collective expertise and insight ensured a rigorous and thoughtful selection process.
Frank Shivers, President of Bangor Chamber of Commerce, praised all the entrants.
“We were delighted to see a record number of entries this year from our business community,” he said. “The quality of entries has been outstanding.
“It’s reassuring to see our established businesses continuing to succeed and our newer businesses flourish, bringing fresh energy and innovation to Bangor. It’s a testament to the resilience and creativity of our local entrepreneurs and I would personally like to congratulate all of our finalists.”
Bangor Business Awards have welcomed category sponsors, EPOSNI, Retail NI, Lesley Bloomfield Shopping Centre and Retail Park, Tileworks, Subculture Media, Foot Clinic NI, Wilson Nesbitt Solicitors, Northern Ireland Food To Go Association, NDDO and Bangor Marine
Tickets for the Bangor Business Awards night are now available. Contact event organiser Weir Events (Sarah@Weirevents.co.uk) to secure your place.
Bangor Business Awards 2024 Finalists
Bangor’s Company of the Year sponsored by The Fusco Group
· Insula Wellbeing
· John Minnis Estate Agents
· Subculture Media
Best Business Development sponsored by Ards and North Down Borough Council
· Bangor Fuels
· Bespoke Candles Ltd
· FN Research Ltd
· Ivyhill Digital
Best Creative Initiative
· Jossiepops
· Remakery Studio
· Subculture Media
· Sudor Wellness
· The Gray Bear Company ltd
Best Food To Go Establishment sponsored by Northern Ireland Food To Go Association
· Bokhara Indian Restaurant and Takeaway
· Cargo Coffee
· The Frying Squad
· The Hi Street Hatch
Commitment To Bangor Business Community sponsored by Bangor Marine
· Gifted
· John Minnis Estate Agents
· Kilcooley Women’s Centre
· Ladybirds Childcare Services
Customer Service Excellence sponsored by Lesley Bloomfield Shopping Centre and Retail Park
· Daly Clean NI
· Primacy Food Village
· Quik Cabs
· Shelleven House
· The Frying Squad
Emerging Business of the Year sponsored by NDDO
· Consult CPK Ltd
· Stork Bundles
· The Grand Social
· The Gray Bear Company ltd
Employee of the Year sponsored by That Prize Guy
· Laura Oakman – Tileworks
· Martin Jezek – Underground Dining, Bangor
· Tracy Harrison – Kilcooley Women’s Centre
Employer of the Year
· Caremark
· Kilcooley Women’s Centre
· The Fusco Group
· Underground Dining, Bangor
Family Business of the Year sponsored by Subculture Media
· Ballyboley Dexters
· Primacy Food Village
· The Bryansburn Inn
· The Fusco Group
Hair and/or Beauty Salon of the Year sponsored by Tileworks
· Bangor Beauty Retreat
· Caseys Brows and Beauty
· DKY Hair Company
· Jax Hair and Beauty
Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year sponsored by Foot Clinic NI
· Active Health
· Active Youth NI
· Alex Mellon Kinesiology
· Insula Wellbeing
· Koselig Therapy Rooms
· North Down Chiro and Physio
· Sudor Wellness
Hospitality and Tourism Business of the Year sponsored by EPOSNI
· Clandeboye Lodge
· Sea La Vie – Airbnb
· Shelleven House
· The Kings Quay
· The Nines
Independent Retailer of the Year sponsored by Retail NI
· Engraving NI
· Primacy Food Village
· Replay Games
· The Gray Bear Company ltd
· Tileworks
Professional Business Service of the Year
· Consult CPK Ltd
· Ivyhill Digital
· John Minnis Estate Agents
· Subculture Media
Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Business of the Year sponsored by Wilson Nesbitt Solicitors
· Ballyboley Dexters
· Regency Carpet Manufacturing
· Remakery Studio
· The Gray Bear Company ltd
· The Old Inn
Wellbeing in the Workplace
· Caremark
· FN Research Ltd
· Kilcooley Women’s Centre
