Terms & Conditions

The Greater Newry Business Awards are open to businesses, organisations and individuals based within the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Area.

You can enter up to 4 categories.

All entries must be submitted online. Once received, no entries will be returned.

The judge’s decision is final, the organisers will not be obliged to justify the decisions of the independent judging panel or enter into any correspondence. The organisers reserve the right not to go through with any category if the standard of entries does not warrant it.

All information submitted will be treated as confidential and any evidence provided will be deleted following the awards.

Sponsors are prohibited from entering the award category in which they are sponsoring.

In the ‘Best Young Businessperson’ category, entrants must be under 40 years of age by the closing date for entries.

The max. word count for the majority of questions is 500 words unless stated otherwise.

Key Dates
Entries Open:

Tuesday 19th May 2026

Entries Close:

Friday 17th July 2026 at midnight

Shortlist Announced:

Thursday 3rd September 2026

Ticket Sales Close:

Friday 18th September 2026

Gala Awards Night:

Thursday 24th September 2026

Gala Awards Night
Gala Awards Night:

Thursday 24th September 2026

Venue:

Canal Court Hotel, Newry

Cost:

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

Dress Code:

Smart Casual