Nominations now open for prestigious Kilkenny Business Awards 2023

Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce has launched its flagship event for 2023 – the Kilkenny Business Awards.

Open to all businesses operating in the city and county, the nomination process was officially announced by Cathal Smyth, Managing Director, Chief Administrative Officer, State Street Global Services Ireland, at an event hosted by Kilkenny Chamber at the Butler Gallery.

Kilkenny Chamber is now calling upon individuals and enterprises across Kilkenny to nominate businesses for one of the prestigious awards.

John Hurley (Kilkenny Chamber), Brian Keyes (President of Kilkenny Chamber), Anne Barber (Butterslip) and Cathal Smyth (State Street)

“We are delighted to launch the Kilkenny Business Awards 2023,” said President of Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce Brian Keyes. “Nominations are now open!

“The awards process is free of charge and open to all Kilkenny-based businesses,” he added. “I would encourage any enterprise, big or small, across the county to put forward a nomination for themselves or another worthy company who deserves recognition for their business and accomplishments.”

The Chamber president also noted that there are new categories this year, reflecting the success of Kilkenny businesses. These include areas such as sustainability and volunteer engagement.

Businesses are encouraged to enter in up to three of the categories available ranging from Employer of the Year to Family Business of the Year and Emerging New Business to Exporter of the Year.

With 20 categories available, the awards programme has celebrated the breadth of commerce throughout Kilkenny for more than two decades, providing a wonderful opportunity to platform business successes.

The awards are free to enter and open to both members and non-members of Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce alike.
Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce uses a simple online nomination and application form to process the anticipated large volumes of applicants for the popular awards scheme.

Nominations close on Wednesday, September 20. Following that, candidates will be required to put forward a full application by Friday, September 29. A shortlist of finalists will be announced and go on to the interview round in October.

The 20 category winners and the Overall Business of the Year, as well as the President’s Award and Lifetime Achievement award, will be announced at the Chamber’s annual black-tie banquet, the Kilkenny Business Awards’ ceremony, which will be held in Lyrath Estate Hotel on Saturday, November 25.

For nomination forms and further information see www.kilkennychamber.ie.