Laois County Council is delighted to be associated with the Laois Business Awards 2017 which are all about recognising and celebrating the best in business in Co. Laois. A huge congratulations to all those that entered on this occasion, we received over 200 nominations from all corners of the county, making our first year of the awards a great success. The quality of applications received shows huge commitment, drive and passion for enterprise in the County. We wish our 28 finalists the very best of luck and look forward to meeting you at our awards ceremony on the 28th April. For those of that were not shortlisted, we wish you continued success and support as your businesses develop and grow.
| Tourism & Hospitality Award | Coolanowle Country House & Organic Farm | Bob’s Bar – Durrow | Tynan’s Restaurant @ The Storeyard | |
| Retail Excellence Award | Fisherman’s Thatched Inn | Breslin’s Supervalue Rathdowney | Heidi Higgins | |
| Agri Business of the Year Award | Stradbally Farm Services | Dunmasc Genetics | Coolanowle Organics Ltd | |
| Innovation in Business Award | Cyc-Lok Ltd | Midland Steel Supplies Ltd | Irish Polymer Extrusions Ltd | |
| Exporter of the Year Award | Laois Sawmills Ltd | Midland Steel Supplies Ltd | Walker Recycling Services Ltd | |
| E-Commerce Award | Kelly Lou Cakes | The Costume Shop.ie | Wall Stickers for Kids Ltd | |
| Environmental Award | Groundforce | Killeen Civil Engineering | C.J. Sheerin Ltd | |
| SME Business of the Year Award | Laois Sawmills Ltd | G’s Gourmet Jams | Aidan O’Connell & Associates Ltd | |
| Entrepreneur of the Year Award | Aubren Ltd | Ortus Managed IT & Cloud | Breslin’s Supervalu Rathdowney | G’s Gourmet Jams |
Tickets to the awards event on 28th April in the Heritage Hotel Portlaoise are now on sale. Tickets are available online at www.localenterprise.ie/laois
For more information about the awards, check out :https://www.laois.ie/departments/business-and-economic-development/laois-business-awards/