27th October 2022  Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Chamber is delighted to announce the results of their 5th Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Chamber County Business Awards .

The Award winners were announced at a Gala Awards Dinner at the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan,  Thursday 27th October 2022  , hosted by MC Alan Shortt, with DLR Cathaoirleach Cllr.Mary Hanafin, and Minister for Tourism, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports & Media, Catherine Martin TD as special guests, together with DLR County Council CEO, Frank Curran.  Over 220 people from all over Dun Laoghaire Rathdown attended the black-tie event.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is the main Sponsor and supporter of the DLR County Business Awards.

Dermot Ferris , President DLR Chamber, added “Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown is a vibrant progressive county predicting huge growth in employment in the years ahead.  DLR Chamber, as the voice of business in DLR, and a voluntary business organisation, is proud to continue to organise and promote these Awards in our County and for that we thank all our Sponsors and Corporate members as well as the myriad of businesses – large and small, who entered.  It is also great to be back “ In the Room” again celebrating Business success and indeed Business recovery in tough times.”

There were 13 Awards announced – including the prestigious DLR Chamber Business Leader of the County Award – which this year has gone to Peter Caviston of Cavistons Food Emporium and Restaurant, Glasthule, a now 4th generation family business, started in 1947.  

  1. Green Business Award – 2 categories

Over 50 employees
Winner                        AIB
Highly commended:       Clayton Hotel Leopardstown
Under 50 employees
Winner                        Bike Outdoor Pursuits
Highly commended:       Irish Village Markets
Sponsored by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Green Business

  1. Sustainable Development Goals ( CSR)

Winner:                      Airfield Dundrum
Highly commended:     AIB
Sponsored by AMGEN

  1. Age Friendly Business Recognition Award

Winner:                       Nutgrove Shopping Centre
Highly commended:       Dundrum Town Centre
Sponsored by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

  1. Outstanding Business Resilience

Winner:                       Talbot Hotel Stillorgan
Highly commended:      Emma Slowe Entertainment
Sponsored by RBK Accountants

  1. New Business Entrepreneurs

Winner                        The Great Care Co-Op
Highly commended:       Solar Smart
Sponsored by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Local Enterprise Office

  1. Small Business Awards       

Winner:                       Trimbles Shop
Highly commended:      Ballance Hairdressers
Sponsored by Nutgrove Shopping Centre

  1. Professional Services

Winner:                       RBK Accountants  
Highly commended:      MBSL Accountants
Sponsored by AIB

  1. Diversity & Inclusion Impact Award

Winner:                       Ski Club of Ireland
Highly commended:       Bowsy
Sponsored by EDIFY_EDU European Commission

  1. Innovative Use of Digital

Winner:                      Bowsy
Highly commended:     Gastro Life
Sponsored by Bank of Ireland

  1. Health & Wellness in the Workplace Award

Winner:                       St.John of God Hospital
Highly commended:      Radisson Blu
Sponsored by WIBA

  1. Hospitality –

Winner:                       Casper & Giumbini’s
Highly commended:      Veda Indian Restaurant
Award sponsored by Graphedia.com

  1. Tourist Attraction/Activity of The Year Award

Winner:                      Glencullen Adventure Park The GAP
Highly commended:      Ski Club of Ireland
Sponsored by TaxAssist Accountants

  1. DLR Chamber Business Leader of the Year 2022 Peter Caviston