Hosted by the Larne Times, in partnership with principal sponsor Mid and East Antrim Council and category sponsors NFU Mutual, Ledcom, Hampton Coffee,Terumo BCT and Best Lets & Sales, the night of celebration highlighted the entrepreneurship of businessess, large and small, throughout the area.
Compered by Kirstie McMurray from Downtown Radio, the event paid tribute to all those involved in the business and economic life in the Larne district.
Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness, said: “Congratulations to all the winners and nominees at the Larne Business Awards. The wealth of talent, entrepreneurship and business excellence showcased at the ceremony was second to none.
"Larne’s businesses, both large and small, contribute a rich tapestry of products and services – all of which serve to enhance the lives of the people of our Borough. These Awards have acknowledged the excellence and resilience of the local businesses and I offer my sincere congratulations to all of those who were nominated for an award - very well done”.
The award category winners were as follows:
Sustainable Business Award: Lawngevity.
Rural Business of the Year, sponsored by NFU Mutual: The Dairy.
Rising Star of the Year: Christopher Liddle.
Retail Business of the Year, sponsored by Best Lets & Sales: Lauren McLean.
Manufacturing Business of the Year: Raptor Photonics Ltd.
Innovation Award, sponsored by Terumo: Raptor Photonics Ltd.
Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Award: Magheramorne Estate.
Business Person of the Year: Kenny Bruce.
Business in the Community / Social Enterprise Award, sponsored by Hampton Roast Coffee: MacAllister McAleese Solicitors.
Best Small Business Award, sponsored by Ledcom: ICSS Ltd.
Best Medium / Large Business: Magheramorne Estate.
Business of the Year: Magheramorne Estate.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Ken Nelson MBE.
9. Larne Business Awards
The Best Medium / Large Business Award was won by Magheramorne Estate. The award was presented by Kirstie McMurray to Sara Allen. LT15-231. Photo: TONY HENDRON
10. Larne Business Awards
Highly commended in the Best Small Business Award were Ballygally Breakaways. The award was accepted by Louise McCabe and presented by Kirstie McMurray. LT15-230. Photo: TONY HENDRON
11. Larne Business Awards
Magheramorne Estate picked up their third award of the evening winning the Business of the Year title. The trophywas presented by Kirstie McMurray to Katherine Allen, left, and Sara Allen, centre. LT15-232. Photo: TONY HENDRON
12. Larne Business Awards
The Manufacturing Business of the Year aard was won by Raptor Photonics. Kirstie McMurray presents the trophy to Chloe McFerran of Raptor. LT15-234. Photo: TONY HENDRON