One of Northern Ireland’s most prestigious business awards programmes is celebrating its 10th anniversary with Belfast Chamber launching the 2025 Belfast Business Awards, in partnership with Bank of Ireland.
A host of previous winners joined Belfast Chamber at its Custom House headquarters for a celebration event to mark entries opening for the awards, which showcase the innovation, excellence and resilience of companies across multiple sectors that help power the continued vibrancy of Belfast’s economy.
The Belfast Business Awards include accolades in 18 diverse categories, ranging from, Business Innovation to Business Leader of the Year, and Best Company to Work For to Best New Business, Employee of the Year and Social Value Award.
The deadline for entering the awards is Friday 29th August, with the awards ceremony taking place on Friday 17th October at ICC Belfast. For more information about the full list of categories and to enter the awards, which are free and open to Belfast Chamber members and non-members, visit https://belfastchamber.com/awards/
Clare Guinness, CEO of Belfast Chamber, said:
“The 10th anniversary of the Belfast Business Awards marks an important milestone for Belfast Chamber. The Awards have become a key fixture in the Northern Ireland business calendar, and it was an honour to be joined by a number of previous winners to reflect on a decade of celebrating the incredible talent, strategic thinking and enthusiasm that defines our city’s business community.
“As the voice for business in the city, we look forward to highlighting the continued success and ambition of Belfast’s companies as we enter the next decade. With so many categories available, there is an award for every organisation to aim for and I would urge businesses from all sectors to begin preparing their entry.”
Paul McClurg, Head of Belfast Business Banking from awards partner Bank of Ireland, commented:
“We’re proud to continue our successful partnership with the Belfast Chamber Business Awards into its 10th year.
“This is also a special year for us at Bank of Ireland as we mark 200 years since the opening of our first Belfast branch, supporting customers, businesses and communities since 1825. While there have been many economic and societal changes over that time, our commitment to supporting Belfast business, entrepreneurship and enterprise is as important now as ever.
“We continue to work closely with our customers, providing the financial support and services they need to achieve their growth ambitions. With much to celebrate in business right across Belfast, I encourage local businesses across all sectors to enter. Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to showcase you and your team’s talents, achievements and ambition.”
Diaceutics, a pharmaceutical technology and solutions provider, was named Best Company To Work For at last year’s Belfast Business Awards, with Peter Keeling, the company founder who had stepped down as CEO earlier in 2024, winning the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Thomas O’Hagan, chief commercial officer of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure firm Weev, won the Business Leader of the Year accolade while Artemis Technologies claimed the Business Innovation Award.
Thursday’s launch event was hosted by Cool FM radio presenter Pete Snodden.