TG Eakin Ltd Crowned Ulster Bank Business Achiever 2011

April 26, 2012

Eight businesses from across the country rewarded for business success County Down based company, TG Eakin Ltd, has been crowned the ‘Ulster Bank Business Achiever 2011’ at the national final of the awards, which took place at the Mansion House, Dublin last night – Thursday, 19th April. The awards, now in their 18th year, are [...]

National Business Achievers Award Winners 2011

Innovation and Emerging Technology Award CupPrint Cupprint Ltd manufactures paper cups for drinking of takeaway beverages, using an innovative printing process to print a minimum of 5,000 cups with a two week turnaround compared to a minimum of 50,000 cups and a twelve week turnaround. Read More International Business Award TG Eakin Ltd Down based [...]

Judges’ Special Recognition Award – Rosso Solini: Kildare

Established in 2010 by then Transition Year student Tara Haughton, Rosso Solini sells high-heel makeover kits with coloured soles, giving shoes a designer look and enabling women to match their soles to an outfit. With four products and 22 colours and designs in its range, Rosso Solini has been exported to over 25 markets. The [...]

Service Business Award – Millmount Healthcare: Meath

Founded in 1999, Millmount Healthcare is an Irish-owned service provider of pharmaceutical / healthcare packaging solutions. Over the past 10 years, the company has developed into a key outsource partner to the healthcare industry with partnership agreements in place with manufacturers based in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Millmount specialises in primary and secondary [...]

Agri, Food & Drink Award – Clonakilty Black Pudding: Cork

Clonakilty Blackpudding Co. was established in 1983 using a secret recipe and now manufactures a range of breakfast meats including black pudding, white pudding, rashers and sausages. The company recently launched a gluten-free range of black and white pudding. The company’s main clients include Musgrave’s Group Ireland, Tesco Ireland, BWG and Dunnes Stores and it [...]

Green Business Award – Joule: Dublin

Joule is the leading manufacturer of domestic hot water and solar thermal systems in the UK and Ireland. Young entrepreneurs Ian Barrett and Ronan Ginnell started out as a two-person team in 2007 and now employ a staff of 34 between their bases in Dublin and Runcorn, UK. Since its inception, Joule has successfully introduced [...]

Family-Run Business Award – O’Connell Group: Cork

Established in 1974, O’Connell Group is one of Ireland’s leading logistics companies with over 746,000 square foot of warehousing and a large fleet of trucks and trailers, coupled with extensive container handling facilities and a pallet manufacturing division. O’Connell Group is an export-driven business which delivers for its customers to over 84 countries. Its customers [...]

Start-Up Business Award – Budget Energy: Derry

Budget Energy is the new, low cost electricity supplier to the Northern Ireland Market focusing on simple tariffs and excellent customer service. Established in 2011 as a Northern Ireland registered company, their goal was to be cost effective, competitive and operational in real time bringing much needed consumer choice to the marketplace. Budget Energy provides [...]

Social Entrepreneurship Award – Pieta House C.P.S.O.S. Limited

Established in 2006, Pieta House is a suicide and self-harm crisis centre. It is the only organisation in the country providing a professional, face to face, free of charge therapeutic service for people in the acute stages of distress. The primary aim of Pieta House is to reduce suicide by helping people get through that [...]

International Business Award – TG Eakin: Down

Down based company, TG Eakin Ltd, manufacture medical devices for the ostomy and woundcare industry. These products are then distributed internationally to 36 countries worldwide. The company was founded in 1974 by Tom Eakin, who is still Chairman of the Eakin Group. His two sons, Jeremy and Paul Eakin now manage the business with Jeremy [...]

Innovation and Emerging Technology Award – Cupprint Ltd: Clare

Cupprint Ltd manufactures paper cups for drinking of takeaway beverages, using an innovative printing process to print a minimum of 5,000 cups with a two week turnaround compared to a minimum of 50,000 cups and a twelve week turnaround. The company was established in 2009 with the unique selling point that this smaller scale manufacturing [...]

Connacht Award Winners

February 24, 2012

Eight leading Connacht based businesses have been announced as winners at the Connacht final of the 2011 Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. Companies were rigorously judged on a variety of merits including financial performance, company milestones and achievements, future strategy for the business and development of innovative products and services. The Connacht judging panel was [...]

Munster Award Winners

Eight leading Munster based businesses have been announced as winners at the Munster final of the 2011 Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. Companies were rigorously judged on a variety of merits including financial performance, company milestones and achievements, future strategy for the business and development of innovative products and services. The Munster judging panel was [...]

Leinster Award Winners

Eight leading Leinster based businesses have been announced as winners at the Leinster final of the 2011 Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. Companies were rigorously judged on a variety of merits including financial performance, company milestones and achievements, future strategy for the business and development of innovative products and services. The Leinster judging panel was [...]

Leinster Shortlist & Winners Announced

February 16, 2012

The provincial judging stage is now complete and 32 companies have been selected to progress to the National final. All of our Leinster shortlist and winners can be seen below. The National Final will take place on the 19th of April in the Mansion House, Dublin. Check back to see who is crowned the overall Business [...]

Connacht Shortlist & Winners Announced

The provincial judging stage is now complete and 32 companies have been selected to progress to the National final. All of our Connacht shortlist and winners can be seen below. The National Final will take place on the 19th of April in the Mansion House, Dublin. Check back to see who is crowned the overall Business [...]

Ulster Shortlist & Winners Announced

The provincial judging stage is now complete and 32 companies have been selected to progress to the National final. All of our Ulster shortlist and winners can be seen below. The National Final will take place on the 19th of April in the Mansion House, Dublin. Check back to see who is crowned the overall Business [...]

Munster Shortlist & Winners Announced

The provincial judging stage is now complete and 32 companies have been selected to progress to the National final. All of our Munster shortlist and winners can be seen below. The National Final will take place on the 19th of April in the Mansion House, Dublin. Check back to see who is crowned the overall Business [...]

Business Achievers – Company Profiles

November 11, 2011

Multihog www.multihog.com/ Multihog Ltd manufactures a range of multipurpose implement carriers designed to target the airport, highway and groundscare maintenance market. The company was formed by Jim McAdam and his daughter Ruth McAdam in 2008 after identifying a niche in the market for a heavy duty vehicle capable of carrying out numerous applications all year [...]

Ulster Bank’s Business Achievers In The News

November 9, 2011

We officially launched the Awards in September with the help of our partners Enterprise Ireland, Inter Trade, Invest NI, the Irish Independent and the Belfast Telegraph. On hand to support our launch were past winners Country Crest (Leinster), Wilson Country (Ulster), the Irish Ambulance Training Institute (Connacht) and Glenilen (Munster). Ulster Ian Jordan, Ulster Bank’s [...]

Agri-food firms urged to enter Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards

Agri-food firms urged to enter Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards Cormac McKervey of Ulster Bank and Lewis Cunningham of Wilson’s Country Foods encourage local agri food companies to join other businesses in Northern Ireland in entering the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. Ulster Bank has launched its annual ‘Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards’. Businesses across [...]

Highlighting the Success of Business Achievers

October 26, 2011

Ulster Bank wishes to extend its gratitude for the time and efforts of six past Business Achiever Award winners who are now the new ‘face’ of the campaign. Ruth McAdam of Multihog, Gary Byrne of Nostra Systems, Maeve Reid of Brambles, Philip Tracey of Ace Express, Lorraine McBride of Speedpak and Andrew Dennis of Andor [...]

2011 Business Achievers Awards

September 19, 2011

Calling all Businesses!   Business Awards Open to Companies across Ireland Ulster Bank Launch 18th annual ‘Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards’ Companies across the island of Ireland are being invited to enter the annual ‘Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards’ which recognise business success, irrespective of offering, size, sector or location. The awards, now in their [...]

Small Business Can – Business Achievers Group

September 13, 2011

As one of our key partners this year Small Business Can is the largest growing online community for business owners in Ireland. We are delighted to be a part of this and have set up a dedicated group online to help support companies on their journey through the awards. Here you can get advice on [...]

2010 Business Achievers Award Winners Announced

April 15, 2011

f Overall Business Achievers Award Winner Andor Technology www.andor.com dd Innovation and Emerging Technology Award Sonru Ltd www.sonru.com dd International Business Award Andor Technology www.andor.com d Social Entrepreneurship Award West of Ireland Alzheimer Foundation www.westernalzheimer.ie d Best Business Start-up Award Bubblebum UK Ltd www.bubblebum.co.uk d Family Run Business Grainger Sawmills Ltd www.graingersawmills.com d Green Business [...]

Entry into the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards 2010 is now closed!

December 2, 2010

Entry into the 2010 awards is now closed. We would like to thank everyone who entered and wish them the best of luck. The provincial judging has now taken place and all the shortlisted companies are being announced over the next week. Successful companies will be able to continue their application process from late Monday [...]

Today is the final day left to enter!

November 30, 2010

The Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards deadline date is looming and all completed entries must be received by 30th November 2010 Don’t worry though, there’s still time to register for the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards, so if you need to register then just click on the link below. Alternatively, if you have already registered [...]

Competition Winner – Rinuccini’s Kilkenny

November 15, 2010

The incentive of two tickets to the International Series game between Ireland and Samoa was a popular choice and we had a fantastic response from companies all over Ireland. The lucky winner of the tickets was Rinuccini Restaurant Kilkenny. For those of you who haven’t yet completed your entry there is still plenty of time [...]

Business Achievers in The News

October 6, 2010

We officially launched the awards on the 26th August this year with some help from our awards partners Enterprise Ireland, Inter Trade, Invest NI and The Irish Independent. On hand to support our launch were  past winners McEvoy Family Foods (Munster), Arcana (Connacht), Brambles Deli (Leinster) and Kestrel Foods (Ulster). Check out some of the [...]

17th Annual Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards Launched

Do you know any established business, start-up or entrepreneur who deserves recognition? Make sure you tell them about the 2010 Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards which launched in August. Perhaps your own company is deserving of recognition for your efforts. Now in their 17th year the awards aim to celebrate entrepreneurship and success across Ireland. [...]

Highlights of the National Awards

March 10, 2010

View the highlights from the National Business Achievers Awards ceremony and also the details of the businesses that won the National Awards.

Congratulations to the provincial winners

January 20, 2010

The shortlisted provincial winners will gather on the 10th March 2010 when the national winners in each category will be announced. One To Watch Award Connaught Winner – Caragh Precision Leinster Winner – DecaWave Munster Winner – Acappella Agency & Distribution Ltd Ulster Winner – Willowbrook Foods Ltd Start Up Business Award Connaught Winner – [...]

Highlights of the Munster Provincial Awards

December 3, 2009

View the highlights from the Munster Provincial Business Achievers Awards ceremony and also the details of the businesses that were nominated and the 8 winners of the Munster Provincial Awards.

Highlights of the Connaught Provincial Awards

December 2, 2009

View the highlights from the Connaught Provincial Business Achievers Awards ceremony and also the details of the businesses that were nominated and the 8 winners of the Connaught Provincial Awards.

Highlights of the Ulster Provincial Awards

November 26, 2009

View the highlights from the Ulster Provincial Business Achievers Awards ceremony and also the details of the businesses that were nominated and the 8 winners of the Munster Provincial Awards.

Highlights of the Leinster Provincial Awards

November 25, 2009

View the highlights from the Leinster Provincial Business Achievers Awards ceremony and also the details of the businesses that were nominated and the 8 winners of the Leinster Provincial Awards.

Win tickets to the Dublin Theatre Festival – Enter Now

September 23, 2009

Get your entry into the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards by Monday 28th of September and you will be entered into a special draw for 4 tickets to ‘The Pitmann Painters’ show at the Dublin Theatre Festival on Thursday 8th of October (which is also sponsored by Ulster Bank). Enter the awards by filling out the official entry form [...]

More news from last year’s winners – Mcor Technologies

September 22, 2009

Mcor Technologies invited to exhibit their 3 dimensional parts at the 100% Design Exhibition in London Mcor Technologies Ltd announced today that they have been invited to exhibit their 3D models at 100% Design, the UK’s leading architectural and design event to be held at Earls Court, London, Sept 24th – 27th, 2009. 100% Design [...]

Calling all businesses in Munster

September 2, 2009

Businesses across Munster are invited to enter the 2009 Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. The awards, which are in association with the Irish Independent, Enterprise Ireland and InterTradeIreland, aim to celebrate business success, irrespective of business offering, size, sector or location. Shortlisted Munster businesses will be rewarded at provincial level in November before finalists go [...]

Calling all businesses in Ulster

August 22, 2009

Businesses in Ulster are invited to enter the 2009 Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards, which officially launched today. The awards, which are run in association with the Belfast Telegraph, aim to reward established businesses, across all industry sectors and regardless of size, for their leadership, successes and contribution to the economy in the face of [...]

Business Achievers Award winner 2008 goes global

August 12, 2009

The Time and Life Building, New York, The World Technology Awards, July 16th 2009: Mcor Technology today proudly flew the flag for Ireland at the World Technology Awards in the category of IT Hardware. Mcor were the only Irish company nominated across all categories. Mcor was nominated for the development of the Mcor Matrix, the only [...]

Calling all businesses in Connaught

August 10, 2009

Businesses across Connaught are invited to enter the 2009 Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. The awards, which are in association with the Irish Independent, Enterprise Ireland and InterTradeIreland, aim to celebrate business success, irrespective of business offering, size, sector or location.  Shortlisted Connaught businesses will be rewarded at provincial level in November before finalists go [...]

Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards launched in Leinster

August 7, 2009

Businesses across Leinster are invited to enter the 2009 Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. The awards aim to celebrate business success, irrespective of business offering, size, sector or location. Shortlisted Leinster businesses will be rewarded at provincial level in November before finalists go on to compete for the national title at an all-island awards ceremony [...]

Terms + Conditions for €150 One For All Voucher

October 30, 2008

Terms and Conditions The competition is open to any person aged 18 or over and resident on the Island of Ireland. The competition is not open to anyone employed by Ulster Bank Group (including contract workers), their families or anyone associated with the competition. The Promoter is Ulster Bank Ireland Limited, Georges Quay, Dublin 2 [...]

Terms + Conditions for Ireland v Samoa competition

October 29, 2008

Terms and Conditions The competition is open to any person aged 18 or over and resident on the Island of Ireland. The competition is not open to anyone employed by Ulster Bank Group (including contract workers), their families or anyone associated with the competition. The Promoter is Ulster Bank Ireland Limited, Georges Quay, Dublin 2 [...]

Look what Achievers have achieved

March 28, 2008

The Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards won Gold and Silver at the Association of Promotional Marketing Consultants Awards 2009. In their own right, the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards have been a great success. Last year they attracted the greatest level of entries in their history. Celebrating the wins were Lita Notte, Corporate Markets, Martina [...]