Pictured at the launch of the Mayo Business Awards in 2025 at the Mc William Park Hotel, Claremorris were, from left: Anne Conlon (Castlebar Chamber), Brian Bakberg (Erris Chamber), Mary Moyles (Ballina Chamber), Anne Cunnane (Ballyhaunis Chamber), Dermot Langan (Westport Chamber) and Geraldine Horkan (Westport Chamber, Front, from left: John Smalle (Mc William Park Hotel), Andrea Kean (Claremorris Chamber) and John Magee (Local Enterprise Office Mayo). Pic: Trish Forde.

Mayo Business Awards shortlist is announced

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Mayo Business Awards have revealed the shortlist for the nine categories in the prestigious business awards.

The winners will be announced at a gala lunch awards ceremony in McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, on Friday, November 7.

The shortlist is as follows:

Best Small-Medium Business

(Sponsored by CBE)

• Dynamic Safety Solutions Ltd

• OSENG

• Hayes Mechanical and Engineering

Best Start-Up

(Sponsored by PTSB)

• Steak Out Catering

• Nice Ice Cream

• WONDR Jellies

Digital Excellence + Experience Award

(Sponsored by .ie)

• DeCare

• Erris Coast Hotel

• Elasan Solutions

Excellence in Customer Experience Award

(Sponsored by Abbvie)

• APP Kirrane Auctioneering

• Cold-Call Refrigeration Ltd

• Kelly’s Barbers Castlebar

Excellence in the Hospitality Sector

(Sponsored by Mellett)

• Bru Chlann Lir

• The Punch Bowl

• Dining Room

Green Game-Changer Award

(Sponsored by AIB)

• Breaffy House Resort

• Eco Powered Cabinets

• Natures Gifts

Inclusive Impact Award

(Sponsored by DeCare)

• TC’s Fitness Ballyhaunis

• Education DESTY

• Shore Farm Pony Therapy

Innovation for Impact Award

(Sponsored by The Grace, Westport Estate)

• BRB Homes

• Lynmore Enterprises

• CDA Livestock Monitoring

Mayo Tourism Award

(Sponsored by Fáilte Ireland)

• INSiDE Escape Room

• Ballintubber Abbey Trust DAC

• Nevinsm Newfield Inn

In addition, there are two further award categories for which entries are not accepted.

Those are the Mayo Chambers Award and the Neill O’Neill Lifetime Achievement Award which are decided by the judging panels and does not require entry.

"I'm pleased to say we had an unprecedented level of entries this year both in terms of quantity and quality," said Andrea Kean, president of Claremorris Chamber, who are the host chamber for this year's awards.

"The judges had a tough time whittling numbers down to a shortlist of three in each category. We really have some outstanding businesses in the county and the Mayo Business Awards is a genuine celebration of them all."

The awards event will culminate with a very special event, the Mayo Emerging Business Pitch Competition which has an incredible prize fund of €30,000 to be divided between a maximum of three businesses. The winners will be announced at the awards lunch.

John Magee, Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office Mayo said: "The Mayo Emerging Business Pitch Competition is a wonderful way to celebrate 10 years of the Mayo Business Awards with a chance for early stage businesses to share in €30,000."

The organisers wish to thank the sponsors of the awards, and media partners, including The Connaught Telegraph, whose support is essential for the awards to run successfully.

Tickets to the Mayo Business Awards gala lunch awards ceremony can be purchased through the website www.mayobusinessawards.com.

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