UTV BUSINESS EYE AWARDS ANNOUNCED
Northern Ireland's premier awards for the business sector have been launched for 2010 at UTV’s headquarters in Belfast.
The UTV Business Eye Awards in association with Bank of Scotland (Ireland), now in their fourth year, will take place on Friday, 15th October, 2010, at the Culloden Estate & Spa.
There will be 15 categories this time around, with awards ranging from Business Personality and Company of the Year through to specialist awards for top retailer, leading international company, best employer and green company of the year.
New categories for 2010 include an award for the Environmental Project of the Year and Research & Development Project of the Year.
Last year's UTV Business Eye Award winners included Randox Laboratories Managing Director Dr. Peter Fitzgerald as Business Personality of the Year and Comber-based Mash Direct as Company of the Year.
Michael Wilson, Managing Director, UTV Television said:
“The UTV Business Eye Awards have become a major landmark in the business calendar here in Northern Ireland and we're delighted to be closely involved again this year.
“The economy continues to be at the top of the political agenda both locally and nationally and UTV is at the forefront of business when it comes to reporting on these issues.
“We're looking forward to recognising the best companies, organisations and individuals from the business community here in October.”
Hugh Donnelly, Northern Ireland Regional Director for primary sponsors Bank of Scotland (Ireland).
“Times have been tough for many companies in Northern Ireland, but it remains crucial that we recognise outstanding performance in both the private and public sectors, and that best practice is highlighted for all to see.
“That's the role of these awards, and there is no doubt that they have established an excellent reputation over the past four years to become the leading awards for business in Northern Ireland.
“Our message today is that companies, organisations and individuals should get their entries ready for the UTV Business Eye Awards in association with Bank of Scotland (Ireland) 2010.”
The UTV Business Eye Awards haven't just grown to become the premier business awards on the domestic front. The awards night itself has also set new standards....with world-class entertainment in previous years from X-Factor star Rhydian Roberts and the Supreme Dream Girls from Detroit, USA.
“This October's event at the Culloden will follow on from the great nights we've had in previous years,” says Brenda Buckley of Business Eye. “We have another entertainer lined up who will be flying in directly from London's West End.....and we're confident that this year's evening will be just as spectacular as previous ones.”
To enter the UTV Business Eye Awards in association with Bank of Scotland (Ireland) for 2010, go to http://utvawards.businesseye.co.uk/utvbusinesseyeawards-categories/
