Search begins for Lisburn’s best businesses

The launch took place at Lagan Valley Island where the event organiser and principal sponsor, Lisburn City Council was joined by representatives from local sponsoring businesses. Category sponsors include Montupet (UK) Ltd, Lisburn Enterprise Organisation, First Trust Bank, Lisburn City Centre Management, Lestas Consulting, University of Ulster and Invest NI.

Twelve awards are up for grabs, including the new category ‘Best Service Sector Business Award’. Winners will be announced at a gala dinner and ceremony on Tuesday April 19 at Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn.

Lisburn Mayor, Alderman Paul Porter, said it would be easier this year for local companies to submit an application to the awards.

“In previous years the Council has received in excess of 150 individual applications and I would anticipate even more entries this time around as the Lisburn City Business Awards has gathered momentum and become a prestigious event in the local business calendar” he said.

Councillor Jenny Palmer, Chairman of the Council’s Economic Development Committee, said: “The local business community has much to celebrate with many independent and national businesses that strive for business excellence.

“I would urge local companies to use this as an opportunity to showcase the excellent business talent throughout the City, and help get the message out that despite the continued uncertain economic times, Lisburn is a City within which businesses can thrive.”

Local businesses can enter the awards online, using the website www.lisburncitybusinessawards.com where further information on the categories, criteria and judging methods can be found.

A Business Awards information leaflet is also available to download from the Council website. The awards will be judged independently by Insight Mystery Shopping.

Further information is available by contacting the awards helpline on 028 9043 4320 or by emailing [email protected].