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
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
14. BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE (INDEPENDENT RETAILER)
Sponsored by S&W Wholesale
15. BEST PLACE TO EAT (LICENSED)
Sponsored by AbbeyAutoline
17. BEST PLACE TO WORK
Sponsored by Bank of Ireland UK
18. BEST APPRENTICESHIP EMPLOYER
Sponsored by Southern Regional College
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
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
Friday 19th September 2025
Venue:Canal Court Hotel, Newry
Cost:£70.00 + VAT (Members)
£80.00 + VAT (Non-Members)
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