Time to get your entries in for 2025 Greater Newry Business Awards

This year marks the 10th edition of the prestigious biennial awards which recognise, celebrate and reward the success of local businesses and individuals at the top of their game.

The Greater Newry Business Awards have become the district’s premier celebration of business excellence since their inception in 2004 and are kindly supported by this year’s Principal Sponsors, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and NIE Networks and organised by Newry Chamber.

There are 24 award categories to choose from, they are free to enter and every business located within the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area can enter up to four categories.

The Greater Newry Business Awards the perfect platform to showcase the strength and depth of our local business community, shining a spotlight on the outstanding innovative entrepreneurship that makes our city and district a place apart. The awards provide local businesses with a benchmark of quality, providing a chance to examine how customers view them and how they measure up against their competitors. This recognition of excellence within your industry sector also increases consumer confidence for your business.

Businesses will also benefit from enhanced profile with valuable exposure through networking and PR opportunities. Recognition of business success is great motivator, it promotes a positive company culture which elevates employee enthusiasm and improves overall company performance.

The Chamber is delighted to organise these awards and showcase the best of local entrepreneurship, innovation, excellent service, product quality and customer care across the district. We want to hear your success story and celebrate your business and the individuals driving your pursuit of excellence and growth, so start preparing your entries and get them in before the deadline of Friday, July 11.

Edwina Flynn, President of Newry Chamber said: “Newry Chamber is proud to launch the Greater Newry Business Awards 2025. As a Chamber, we are immensely proud of the businesses across our district who have made the region synonymous with entrepreneurship, innovation, excellent service, product quality and customer care.

“I know that the energy, innovation and resilience that our local businesses exhibit each and every day will help propel our region to even bigger and better things. Sometimes in this part of the world, we don’t take the time to acknowledge just how amazing and exceptional we are and that’s what these awards are all about.

“I would like to thank our Principal Sponsors, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and NIE Networks and all our Category Sponsors for their ongoing support and commitment to this event.

“I encourage all businesses and organisations across our district to go to www.newrychamber.com, look at the various categories and enter for FREE. We are look forward to the Gala Awards Night on Friday, September 19 where will recognise, celebrate and reward the success of local businesses.”

Cllr. Pete Byrne, Chairperson of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council commented: “Newry, Mourne and Down District Council are delighted to be a Principal Sponsor of this year’s Greater Newry Business Awards. This is a great opportunity to showcase the innovative, successful and high-performing businesses that are located right across our district.

“With a range of categories to enter, the 2025 Business Awards will offer recognition to a range of sectors and business approaches, which all contribute to driving forward growth and investment across the district.

“These awards are only possible because of the support from local businesses. I would like to thank all the sponsors involved and Newry Chamber for once again hosting these prestigious awards.”

Peter McClenaghan, Head of Communications & Engagement at NIE Networks added: “NIE Networks are proud to be a Principal Sponsor of the 2025 Greater Newry Business Awards. This exciting event celebrates the area’s most ground-breaking, productive and thriving companies.

“We hope the numerous award categories encourages the many businesses throughout the Greater Newry Area to shout out loud and proud about the wins they have made and the success they have achieved.

“We would like to thank the Newry Chamber for hosting these esteemed awards and our fellow sponsors who make it all possible.”

Entries close on Friday, July 11, 2025 at midnight with the shortlist announced on Thursday, August 28. Ticket sales close on Thursday, September 8, 2025 with the gala awards night on Friday, September 19 in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry.

The 24 award categories are now open for entries. Details of the categories, criteria and information on how to apply are now available at www.newrychamber.com.