FBD Clare Business Excellence Awards 2015

17th July 2015

FBD are proud to sponsor the Clare Business Excellence Awards 2015. There are nine categories and we would encourage all businesses to download the application form and return completed form with the fee of €50 per category. Businesses may enter more than one category and adjudication will be carried out by an independent company Spot check.

Ennis Chamber of Commerce would like to thank our main sponsors FBD and our category sponsors who are listed below together with BWG Value Centre for sponsoring the reception at our Gala Awards Cermony which will take place in Treacy’s West County Hotel on 10th of October. Finalists will be announced at a special EXPO Event to be held in Treacy’s West County Hotel on the 10th of September.

Previous Finalists and Winners

FBD Clare Business Excellence Awards 2015 Finalists

FBD Clare Business Excellence Awards 2014 Finalists and Winners.

FBD Clare Business Excellence Awards 2013 Finalists and Winners

FBD Clare Business Excellence Awards 2012 Finalists and Winners

FBD Clare Business Excellence Awards 2011 Finalists and Winners

FBD Clare Business Excellence Awards 2010 Finalists and Winners

SPONSOR	CATEGORY
	Clare Award for Excellence in Industry, Manufacturing and Services *sponsored by* Essilor Applications for this award are invited from both industrial and manufacturing organisations and also their suppliers. Applicants should demonstrate how they have delivered a remarkable performance across a key range of business excellence criteria to result in significant and sustainable success. Download Entry Form Here: (Word) Clare Award for Excellence in Industry, Manufacturing and Services & Clare Award for Excellence in Industry, Manufacturing and Services (pdf)
	Clare Professional Services Excellence Award This award is open to all businesses int he professional services sector that can demonstrate excellence in business practice across the full range of their activities. Download Form Here: (Word) Professional Services Entry Form & Professional Services Entry Form (pdf)
	Clare Innovation in Business Award sponsored by Bank of Ireland This award is open to any Clare business that can demonstrate how their innovative ideas, processes or techniques have had a positive impact on the success of the business. Download Form Here:(Word) Innovation in Business Entry Form & Innovation in Business Entry Form (pdf)
	Clare Customer Service Excellence Award sponsored by Shannon Airport This category is open to any business that can demonstrate their focus on customer service. Mystery shoppers will look at all aspects of the service provided in terms of staff interaction and the range of services on offer as appropriate to the needs of customers. Download Form Here:(PDF) Clare Customer Service Excellence Award & Clare Customer Service (Word)
	Best Place to Eat in Clare Award This award is judged by mystery diners who will visit each business to sample the unique customer experiences. Each entrant to this category will be judged across all aspects of services and facilities with particular emphasis on the food offering.Download Form Here:(Word) Best Place to Eat Entry Form & Best Place to Eat Entry Form (pdf)
	Best Use of Information Technology/Social Media sponsored by Microsemi This award is open to all businesses that have introduced a computer, internet, e-commerce solution or social media platform within the last two years. Using Information Technology/Social Media successfully is central to the achievement of any business and should enhance and benefit the organisation. Download Form Here:(Word) Best Use of IT & Social Media Entry Form & Best Use of IT Social Media Entry Form (pdf)
	Clare Retailer of the Year *sponsored by* AIB This award is open to all retailers who want to be recognised for their exceptional and unique customer offering. The winner will be able to demonstrate their individuality and innovation in merchandising, product range, services and a real understanding of their customer needs. Downlod Form Here:(Word) Retailer of The Year Entry Form & Retailer of the Year Entry Form (pdf)
	Best Tourism Hospitality in Clare Award sponsored by Dublin Coach This category is open to any business that has successfully implemented a tourism initiative that has supported and improved the company and resulted in a measurable uplift in the tourist trade. The initiative may relate to products, services, promotions and /or marketing. Download Form Here: ( Word) Best Tourism Hospitality in Clare Entry Form & Best Tourism Hospitality in Clare Entry Form (pdf)
	Start Up Business of the Year Award sponsored by Clare Local Enterprise Office This award is open to all new businesses in County Clare who have set up within the last year. Judges will be looking for an innovative company who can demonstrate a strategic approach to the business and have successfully implemented this strategy. Entrants to this award must be able to show how they have planned to sustain growth and develop the company in the future. Download Form Here:(Word) Start Up Business of The Year Entry Form & Start Up Business of the Year Form (pdf)