Hosted by the Larne Times, in partnership with principal sponsor Mid and East Antrim Council and category sponsors Res Group, Larne Football Club, Caterpillar and Everun Ltd, the night of celebration highlighted the entrepreneurship of businessess, large and small, throughout the area.
Compered by Barra Best and with a special welcome from the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Alderman Noel Williams, the event paid tribute to all those involved in the business and economic life in the Larne district.
The award category winners were as follows:
Best Large Business: Kilwaughter Minerals.
Best New/Start-Up Business: Emily’s Playroom.
Best SME Business: Raptor Photonics Ltd.
Business in the Community Award, sponsored by Res Group: Kilwaughter Minerals.
Business Person of the Year, sponsored by Larne Football Club: Sandra McDowell.
Innovation Award, sponsored by Caterpillar: Clearer Water.
Retail, Leisure and Tourism Business of the Year, sponsored by Larne Times: Magheramorne Estate.
Sustainable Business Award, sponsored by Everun Ltd: Hampton Roast Coffee.
Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council: David Hunter.
1. Business Person Of The Year
The Business Person Of The Year Award went to Sandra McDowell ofThe Dairy in Gleno. The trophy was presented by Robert Hutchinson, one of the trustees from charity partner, Brighter Futures, with category sponsor Larne Football Club. LT48-207. Photo: Tony Hendron
2. Best New / Start-Up Business
The winner of the award for Best New/Start-Up Business was Emily's Playroom. The award was picked up by Fiona Sloan and presented by compere for the evening, BBC weatherman, Barra Best. LT48-201 Photo: Tony Hendron
3. Retail, Leisure and Tourism Business of the Year
Jane Allen (right) of Magheramorne Estate was delighted to receive the Retail, Leisure and Tourism Business of the Year Award which was presented by National World regional director, Diane Burke, . LT4-206. Photo: Tony Hendron
4. Sustainable Business of The Year
The winner of the Sustainable Business of The Year Award sponsored by Everun Ltd was Hampton Roast Coffee. The award was accepted by owner, Rhyan McCoy and presented by Diane Burke, regional director, National World., publishers of the Larne Times. LT48-200. Photo: Tony Hendron