Over 100 companies shortlisted for 2024 Business Awards
Shane Fitzharris, winner of the Outstanding Contribution to Business Award, sponsored by
WITH JUST days to go to Carlow Business Awards 2024, the finalists have been announced. The awards, sponsored by Carlow Credit Union, take place this Thursday night in Visual with an incredible range of local businesses among the finalists.
“This has been an incredible year for the awards with over 400 businesses nominated for awards. The standard has impressive, which is a reflection on the strength, diversity and ambition of the business community throughout the county,” said Michael Quinn, president of County Carlow Chamber of Commerce.
“In total, we have 116 finalists from 94 different businesses, large and small throughout the county. And we are delighted to announce that the winner of our Outstanding Contribution to Business Award, sponsored by is Shane Fitzharris of Infinium Spirits. Shane, who is based in SanDiego, has made a true impact in his sector and is proud of his Carlow roots.”
Shane, from Bennekerry, has carved out a distinguished career in the global spirits industry. Currently residing in San Diego, California with his wife Melanie and their two daughters Amelia and Georgia, Shane now serves as the senior vice-president of commercial at Infinium Spirits, one of the largest spirits suppliers on the West Coast of the USA. He has been responsible for Infinium’s total commercial strategy, overseeing both domestic and international marketing, export markets, USA national accounts, control states and brand advocacy teams.
The winners of all 26 categories will be announced at the awards ceremony in Visual this Thursday. For full information on the awards, visit www.carlowchamber.com
Category Business Supporting the Community Award, sponsored by Arboretum Garden & Lifestyle Centre, Burnside Autocyl Ltd, Delta Centre CLG, Jones Business Systems, Made in Carlow Gallery, MSD Carlow, Swan’s Electrical and Wise Eyes Creative Culture Heritage & Tourism Award, sponsored by Vision Green Consultancy Borris Festival of Writing and Ideas, Carlow Arts Festival, Carlow County Museum and Carlow Fringe Arts Festival Emerging Business Award, sponsored by Blacknight Solutions Infinite Energy, O'Faolain Plumbing and Heating Ltd, The Green Lemon Café Ltd and Waterlilies Family Business of the Year, sponsored by AIB Douglas Jewellers, Carlow, Doyles Tarmacadam Ltd, Gordon Hegarty and Sons Ltd, Mac’s Menswear and Rea’s Department Store Food & Beverage Producer Award, sponsored by The Talbot Hotel Carlow Carlow Brewing/O'Hara's, Coppenagh House Farm Plur Bakery and Waterlilies International Business of the Year, sponsored by UNUM Bodylite Gear, Burnside Autocyl Ltd, Dragon Heat Ltd, Equinox Education Services Ltd, Future Grass Technology Ltd and Jones Engineering Manufacturing Ltd Outstanding Medium Business of the Year, sponsored by Carroll Estimating Detail Menswear, Dome Carlow, Fenlon Heating & Plumbing, Scats Bouncing Castles and VSS Ireland Ltd Outstanding Small Business of the Year, sponsored by Carlow County Council Catering Innovation Agency Ltd, Cullen Nurseries Ltd, J&J Services Ltd, Murphy Engineering, Mobile Welding Ltd and Nursery Rhymes Professional Services Award, sponsored by James P Doyle Aidan Nolan & Associates, Aylmer Solicitors, Denis Shelly Legal Costs Accountants Ltd, Eblana Solutions, Milford Financial Services Ltd and NDTAX Limited Research, Innovation & Technology Award, sponsored by SETU Bodylite Gear, Carlow Toolmaking Services, Dragon Heat Ltd, Future Grass Technology Ltd, Simply Workflow and ZEUS Mobility.
Retailer of the Year, sponsored by Dooley Motors Douglas Jewellers Carlow, Lawlor's Furniture, Oona's and Tip Top Toes Sustainable Initiatives Award, sponsored by Carlow County Council Arc Construction Solutions Ireland, Astraea, Enchanted Castle Melts, Plur Bakery, Vision Green Consultancy and ZEUS Mobility Workplace Health & Wellbeing Award, sponsored by KCLR Berlin Hair Lounge, Carlow Toolmaking Services, Matrix Recruitment, MSD Ireland, Unum Ireland Carlow Business of the Year Overall, sponsored by Carlow Credit Union Blacknight Internet Solutions, Caredoc FSC Management, Jones Engineering Group Ltd, Talbot Hotel Carlow Customer Service Award, sponsored by Jones Business Systems Caroline's Breastcare, Carlow Dental Centre, Doyle's Royal Oak, Matrix Recruitment, Rea Communications and The Woodford Dolmen Hotel Personal Services Award, sponsored by Milford Financial Services Berlin Hair Lounge, Carlow Hearing, Empower Aesthetics, K Hair, Mary O'Driscoll Slimming World, Paulie's Bootcamp and Realta Clinic Daytime Dining Award, sponsored by Seamus Byrne Electrical (SBE) Café Thyme – Delta Centre, Lennon's, The Green Lemon, The Old Post Office and The Talbot Hotel Nighttime Dining Award, sponsored by Catering Innovation Agency (CIA) Baht Thai, Brasserie 15, Dinn Rí, The Lord Bagenal Hotel, The Tara Arms Best Premises Carlow Town, sponsored by Harney Nolan Allens, Bramley’s Jewellers, Declan Byrne & Sons, DNG McCormack, Oona's and The Woodford Dolmen Hotel Best Premises Tullow and Carlow North, sponsored by Codd Mushrooms Ballykealey House, Coppenagh House Farm, Murphy's Butchers and New Moon Restaurant Best Premises Muinebheag and Carlow South, sponsored by Bank of Ireland Barrow Brew, Rainbow's Bar, Rea's Department Store, The Lord Bagenal Hotel and The Old Post Office Best Online Presence Award, sponsored by Carlow County Council Cullen Nurseries Ltd, Infinite Energy, Flower Child, White Meadow Interiors, 5th Wall Interiors and Ballybar Ireland Additional awards include: the President’s Award sponsored by TileNStyle, The Carlow Ambassador of the Year, sponsored by Barrow Training & Consultancy, the Carlow Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Burnside Autocyl Ltd,
