Fuelwise are delighted to be the sponsor the Large Business of the Year category of this years North West Business Awards.
Organisers, City Centre Initiative (CCI) and Londonderry Chamber of Commerce (LCC) have been running the awards for over 20 years, to recognise and celebrate local businesses and entrepreneurs who have accomplished over the year. Together with the award sponsors, they are now appealing to members of the public and businesses to put forward their nominations before noon on Friday 14th April 2023.
Clive Edgar, Manager, Fuelwise explained that “Fuelwise are delighted to sponsor ‘New Large Business of the Year’ for the first time at the upcoming North West Business Awards. We see the benefit of collaboration with businesses not only in the region plus further afield as well. Working together is critical for all aspects of business partnerships & hopefully sponsoring this award can promote healthy, long lasting professional relationships.”
Anna Doherty, Londonderry Chamber of Commerce and Jim Roddy, City Centre Initiative said the gala awards night is now recognised as one of the North West’s most distinguished events, celebrating businesses throughout the city and wider North West region and is a unique opportunity for businesses to raise their profile and engage with key influencers.
Jim Roddy, City Centre Manager, CCI added, “These awards are about honouring the great work that has been done over the past year by our businesses and entrepreneurs, especially those who have taken that step beyond to innovate and contribute to the economy within the North West.
“Our nomination process is now open until Friday 14th April 2023 and we invite anyone who would like to enter or nominate a business or entrepreneur based in the Derry City & Strabane district area, to do so before then. The process is very simple and can be completed online via the brand new North West Business Awards website or by contacting CCI or LCC. We have quite a number of categories this year, thanks to our sponsors including Hotel of the Year, Eco Champions Business of the Year, Young Business Person of the Year, Innovation & Technology Award, Creative Marketer of the Year, Contribution to the NW Economy Award, Creative Industries Business of the Year, Retailer of the Year Award, Restaurant of the Year, North West Business Hero, Pub of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Taste of the North West and Educational Partnership Award.
“The awards night will be a wonderful evening of recognition, entertainment and fun. These awards will celebrate businesses and entrepreneurs from all walks of life and what we and the judges will be looking for at judging time is signs of dedication, improvement, innovation and commitment to trading and developing the economy of the North West region.”
Anna Doherty, Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, spoke of the opportunities for city centre businesses, he said; “The North West Business Awards is a platform for all business throughout the city and region, including our city centre traders. The prestige associated with these types of awards is invaluable for business owners, their staff and the general public, as it inspires buyer confidence and raises the profile of the award recipients.
“We have so much to offer as a business destination with a high calibre of services, facilities, staff and hardworking people. There will always be challenges for business and as we move forward after the Covid-19 pandemic, we must have confidence in what we do and celebrate who we have in the North West, which is why will continue to have these awards and encourage everyone to take part.”
Further information on the North West Business Awards, which will be held on Friday 9th June 2022 at the City Hotel, can be found on the Facebook and Twitter pages @NWBizAwards or via the dedicated NWBA website www.nwbizawards.co.uk.
