Welcome to the County Wexford Business Awards, where excellence is celebrated and outstanding businesses shine!

The County Wexford Business Awards gala ceremony, held on Friday, May 24th, 2024, at Clayton Whites Hotel in Wexford town, was a spectacular event celebrating the region’s entrepreneurial spirit. With nearly 450 guests in attendance, the sold-out black-tie affair was hosted by renowned MC and motivational speaker Alan Shortt, ensuring an evening filled with entertainment and recognition for the county’s finest businesses.

Gardiner Grain was named County Wexford Overall Business of the Year, to great acclaim, following their win as County Wexford Family Business of the Year. Award-winning novelist and Enniscorthy native Colm Tóibín was named as the recipient of the County Wexford Lifetime Achievement Award.

Prestigious business awards

“The County Wexford Business Awards celebrate the excellence and hard work from our business community across all sectors in the county,” said Paula Roche, CEO of County Wexford Chamber. As ever, the awards proved popular, with approx. 200 applications and 88 businesses in the running for awards on the night.

“As one of the most prestigious events in the region’s business calendar, the awards are an opportunity to recognise innovation and resilience and to champion the entrepreneurial spirit across County Wexford.”

Special thanks was also extended to the sponsors, judging panel, lead sponsor Integer, lead partner Wexford County Council, media sponsor Wexford People, and Stafford’s Irish Spirits who sponsored the pre-dinner drinks reception.

Business awards across County Wexford

On the evening, Lorcan Kinsella, President of County Wexford Chamber, highlighted the strength of the chamber’s county representation, with finalists from all four towns: Wexford, Gorey, Enniscorthy, and New Ross.

County Wexford Chamber, which connects, supports, and represents 400 member businesses employing 30,000 people across the county, continues to foster a robust and dynamic business environment. The success of this year’s awards underscores the Chamber’s pivotal role in promoting and supporting the business community in County Wexford.

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