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Bangor Business Awards Gala Evening

The Clandeboye Lodge was once again host to the sixth annual Bangor Business Awards, which took place on Thursday 18th May.

Widely regarded as the number one showpiece business event of the year, it continued to show why it is held in such regard as more than 420 of the town’s business community attended the Gala Evening. The event raised a significant contribution to the Mayor's Pennant Appeal in the Charity Raffle.

Revellers were entertained throughout the evening by comedian and star of the James Young tribute show ‘Our Jimmy’, William Caulfield and following the conclusion of the awards ceremony party goers danced the night away to the sounds of the Red Hot Roosters.

With applications up by 44% on last year, the 2006 awards was the biggest award ceremony yet, highlighting the increasingly prosperous economic conditions in the town during a very competitive year.

President of the Bangor Chamber of Commerce, Evan Ward began the evening by welcoming everyone present and adding that while not everyone could win, just to be nominated was recognition and reward for all the hard work that have helped make business thrive in the town.

The Northern Bank, North Down Branch Manager, David Croft, stated that his company was delighted to once again be associated with the Bangor Business Awards and to be able to support local enterprises. He said, “These awards highlight the strength of the business community here and provide the opportunity for this success to be celebrated. The challenge we face is to ensure that achievement is shared well beyond the boundaries of the Borough.”

He added “It is a credit to the organisers of these awards that such a prestigious event can be arranged, though more than this is a credit to the business proficiencies of everyone in this room.”

Due to the significant number of applications each category was hotly contested with no category being more so than the inaugural Bangor’s Key Person of the Year Award, which was won by Lynsey Smith of DMS. This award was designed to recognise the unsung heroes of the business community, those who work behind the scenes ensuring deadlines are met and appointments are kept and that the company runs both efficiently and effectively. Lynsey won the award due to the judges' belief that she exceeded the role defined in her job description through her dynamic, flexible and reliable approach to work.

Hosts of the evening, the Clandeboye Lodge, picked up two awards for Best Business Growth and Best Revamped Business, Thermomax also picked up a double, winning the Best Export Growth in Manufacturing and Tradeable Services and the People Development Award.

The Streat Cafe won Best New Business and Shoebdoo won the Best Small Business.

Winning the Commitment to Bangor Award was publican Ricky Donnelly who was singled out for being an integral part in reversing the negative image Bangor’s night time economy had developed a number of years ago.

Winners of the 2006 awards can be seen below.

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Best Eating House

Coyles

Kyle Marshall and Iain Morrow of Coyles Bistro pick up their award from Alan Andrews from sponsor Club Orange

Best Small Business

Shoebdoo

Gillian and Nick Quinn of Shoebdoo pick up their award for Best Small Business from Katherine James of Northern Bank

Customer Service Mulitple Retailer

Goldsmith

Deidre Eccles and Andrew Sheppard of Goldsmiths picked up the Customer Service Mulitple Retailer Award from Sam Montgomery of the Bloomfield Centre

Best Public House

The Esplande

Amanda Parker of Magners Cider presented Maeve Lord and Moira McKee of the Esplande with the award for Best Public House

Best Guest House

Cairn Bay Lodge

Stephen Dunlop presents the Best Guest House Award to Chris & Jenny Mullen

Best Revamped Business

Clandeboye Lodge

Best Revamped Business went to the Clandeboye Lodge, Pim Dalm and Anne van der Herk picked up the award from Alastair Pollock of Phoenix Natural Gas

Customer Service - Independent Retailer

Linleys

Tracy Geddes and Darren Waddell of Linleys won the Customer Service - Independent Retailer Award. Presenting them the award is Felicity Townley from Sponsor Wilson Nesbitt

Best Commercial Premises

Feherty Travel

Raymond Parker & Eileen Coates from Feherty Travel pick up the award for Best Commercial Premises from Michael Whitley of Balloo Development Consultancy

People Development

Thermomax

Thermomax won the People Development Award, receiving the award from Sponsor Brian Henry of NDAI is Joel O'Bryan, Roberta Hamilton and Philip Dykes

Best New Business

The Streat

Colin Clarke and Sarah McMaster from the Streat Cafe received the Best New Business from Ivan Thompson & Lynne Vance of NDDO

Best Business Growth

Clandeboye Lodge

Best Business Growth went to the Clandeboye Lodge. David Shivers of Signal presented the award to Pim Dalm and Ian Smith

Best Website

Cordiners Kitchens & Bedrooms

Fiona McGarry picked up the Best Website award on behalf of Cordiners Kitchens and Bedrooms Ltd from Alison Henderson of Grafton Recruitment

Customer Service Award - Service & Tourism

Russell's of Bangor

Russell's of Bangor won the Customer Service Award - Service & Tourism Sector. Receiving the award from Sponsor Michael Murray of Baxter Murray is Valerie McKendry, Barry McBratney, Zoe Nicholson and Stephen Larkin

      Export Growth in Manufacturing & Tradeable Services

                        Thermomax

The Export Growth in Manufacturing and Tradeable Services went to Thermomax. Maurice Patterson from sponsor Invest NI presented the award to Andrea Houston, Evelyn McCoubrey and Gordon McGarvey

Commitment to Bangor Business Community

Ricky Donnelly

Ricky Donnelly won the Commitment to Bangor Award, presenting the award to Ricky are Iain Gibson from Sponsor the First Trust Bank and Evan Ward of Bangor Chamber of Commerce

Bangor's Key Person of the Year

Lynsey Smith

Bangror's Key Person of the Year, Lynsey Smith of DMS receives the award from sponsor Uel Butler of DMS

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			Bangor Business Awards Gala Evening The Clandeboye Lodge was once again host to the sixth annual Bangor Business Awards, which took place on Thursday 18th May. Widely regarded as the number one showpiece business event of the year, it continued to show why it is held in such regard as more than 420 of the town’s business community attended the Gala Evening. The event raised a significant contribution to the Mayor's Pennant Appeal in the Charity Raffle. Revellers were entertained throughout the evening by comedian and star of the James Young tribute show ‘Our Jimmy’, William Caulfield and following the conclusion of the awards ceremony party goers danced the night away to the sounds of the Red Hot Roosters. With applications up by 44% on last year, the 2006 awards was the biggest award ceremony yet, highlighting the increasingly prosperous economic conditions in the town during a very competitive year. President of the Bangor Chamber of Commerce, Evan Ward began the evening by welcoming everyone present and adding that while not everyone could win, just to be nominated was recognition and reward for all the hard work that have helped make business thrive in the town. The Northern Bank, North Down Branch Manager, David Croft, stated that his company was delighted to once again be associated with the Bangor Business Awards and to be able to support local enterprises. He said, “These awards highlight the strength of the business community here and provide the opportunity for this success to be celebrated. The challenge we face is to ensure that achievement is shared well beyond the boundaries of the Borough.” He added “It is a credit to the organisers of these awards that such a prestigious event can be arranged, though more than this is a credit to the business proficiencies of everyone in this room.” Due to the significant number of applications each category was hotly contested with no category being more so than the inaugural Bangor’s Key Person of the Year Award, which was won by Lynsey Smith of DMS. This award was designed to recognise the unsung heroes of the business community, those who work behind the scenes ensuring deadlines are met and appointments are kept and that the company runs both efficiently and effectively. Lynsey won the award due to the judges' belief that she exceeded the role defined in her job description through her dynamic, flexible and reliable approach to work. Hosts of the evening, the Clandeboye Lodge, picked up two awards for Best Business Growth and Best Revamped Business, Thermomax also picked up a double, winning the Best Export Growth in Manufacturing and Tradeable Services and the People Development Award. The Streat Cafe won Best New Business and Shoebdoo won the Best Small Business. Winning the Commitment to Bangor Award was publican Ricky Donnelly who was singled out for being an integral part in reversing the negative image Bangor’s night time economy had developed a number of years ago. Winners of the 2006 awards can be seen below. Click here for previous stories Best Eating House Coyles Best Small Business Shoebdoo Customer Service Mulitple Retailer Goldsmith Best Public House The Esplande Best Guest House Cairn Bay Lodge Best Revamped Business Clandeboye Lodge Customer Service - Independent Retailer Linleys Best Commercial Premises Feherty Travel People Development Thermomax Best New Business The Streat Best Business Growth Clandeboye Lodge Best Website Cordiners Kitchens & Bedrooms Customer Service Award - Service & Tourism Russell's of Bangor Export Growth in Manufacturing & Tradeable Services Thermomax Commitment to Bangor Business Community Ricky Donnelly Bangor's Key Person of the Year Lynsey Smith ^Top

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