ORGANISED BY

PRINCIPAL SPONSOR

PRINCIPAL SPONSOR

About The Awards

ENTRIES are NOW OPEN for the 10th edition of the Greater Newry Business Awards 2025.

The Greater Newry Business Awards are organised by Newry Chamber and supported by Principal Sponsors, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and NIE Networks.

The have become the district’s premier celebration of business excellence since their inception in 2004. These prestigious awards will recognise, celebrate and reward the success of local businesses and individuals at the top of their game.

Winning one of these highly coveted awards is only part of the process. The awards provide local businesses with a benchmark of quality, providing an opportunity to examine how customers view them and how they measure up against their competitors. This recognition of excellence with your industry sector also increases consumer confidence for your business.

Businesses will also benefit from enhanced profile with valuable exposure through networking and PR opportunities. Recognition of business success is a great motivator, it promotes a positive company culture which elevates employee enthusiasm and improves overall company performance.

The Chamber is delighted to organise these awards and showcase the best of local entrepreneurship, innovation, excellent service, product quality and customer care across the district.

CATEGORIES

1. BEST SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Sponsored by Newry & Mourne Co-operative and Enterprise Agency

2. BEST CHARITY

Sponsored by AAB Group

3. BEST GREEN BUSINESS

Sponsored by Canal Court Hotel & Spa

4. BEST TOURISM BUSINESS

Sponsored by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

5. BEST USE OF DIGITAL MARKETING

Sponsored by Brilliant Red Digital

6. BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE (MULTIPLE RETAILER)

Sponsored by The Quays Shopping Centre

7. BEST INNOVATIVE BUSINESS

Sponsored by Norbrook Laboratories

8. BEST EXPORT BUSINESS

Sponsored by InterTradeIreland

9. BEST YOUNG BUSINESSPERSON (UNDER 40)

Sponsored by O’Hare & McGovern

10. BEST NEW BUSINESS

Sponsored by Brown & Brown Insurance Brokers

11. BEST MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING BUSINESS

Sponsored by Collins Aerospace

12. BEST SMALL BUSINESS

Sponsored by Newry Reporter

13. BEST PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS

Sponsored by Newry BID

14. BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE (INDEPENDENT RETAILER)

Sponsored by S&W Wholesale

15. BEST PLACE TO EAT (LICENSED)

Sponsored by AbbeyAutoline

16. BEST PLACE TO EAT (UNLICENSED)

Sponsored by Newry.ie

17. BEST PLACE TO WORK

Sponsored by Bank of Ireland UK

18. BEST APPRENTICESHIP EMPLOYER

Sponsored by Southern Regional College

19. BEST FAMILY BUSINESS

Sponsored by AIB

20. BEST BUSINESS IN THE COMMUNITY

Sponsored by Newry Credit Union

21. BEST BUSINESSWOMAN

Sponsored by Jack Murphy Jewellers

22. BEST BUSINESSMAN

Sponsored by Newry Democrat

23. GREATER NEWRY AREA DIASPORA AWARD

Sponsored by MJM Marine

24. OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE GREATER NEWRY AREA

Sponsored by The Exact Group

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

Key Dates
Entries Open:

Tuesday 6th May 2025

Entries Close:

Friday 11th July 2025 at midnight

Shortlist Announced:

Thursday 28th August 2025

Ticket Sales Close:

Monday 8th September 2025

Gala Awards Night:

Friday 19th September 2025

Gala Awards Night
Gala Awards Night:

Friday 19th September 2025

Venue:

Canal Court Hotel, Newry

Cost:

£70.00 + VAT (Members)
£80.00 + VAT (Non-Members)

Dress Code:

Smart Casual