The finalists in the 2023 Belfast Telegraph Business Awards, in partnership with Ulster Bank, have been announced and the Bennett Freehill team is delighted to be shortlisted in 3 categories:
- Best Small Business: ‘Seeks to acknowledge an outstanding small company’
- Excellence in the Development of Health & Wellbeing: ‘Demonstrates a commitment to an environment where the employees enjoy policies which make a real difference to their health and wellbeing’
- Employer of the Year: ‘Recognises the organisation that provides the best working environment, culture and career opportunities for its employees’
Cormac Freehill said:
“We are very proud to be shortlisted for these awards which recognise and celebrate the success of individuals and organisations in businesses across N.Ireland. Key to our business growth and success is a focus on our passionate people, what we enjoy doing and collaborating with interesting clients.”
The panel of judges, led by chair Clare Guinness, Belfast City Council innovation district director at Belfast City Council, pored over a record number of entries to come up with a shortlist of 101 companies across 17 categories.
Mark Crimmins, head of Ulster Bank NI, said:
“Congratulations to all of the companies who have made the shortlist for this year’s awards. This in itself is a great achievement and reflects the dynamism and entrepreneurial spirit of the local business community. It’s encouraging to see companies of all sectors and sizes, and from all parts of NI, included in the shortlist and I’m grateful to each of the judges for their efforts and participation in this process. We are looking forward to what promises to be a memorable night at the gala event and celebrating another fantastic year of achievements.”
Eoin Brannigan, editor in chief of the Belfast Telegraph and Sunday Life, said:
“After a record number of entries were received for this year’s Business Awards, we’re pleased to unveil the shortlist today. Congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted and thank you to everyone who entered. We’re looking forward to another great night on April 27.”
Belfast Telegraph business editor Margaret Canning added:
“Thank you to Clare and her team of judges for their dedicated work in judging a huge number of entries.”
Congratulations to everyone included in the shortlist, and we look forward to celebrating at the awards ceremony later this month.
