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Irish Independent
8 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Wicklow training and consultancy company receives All Star accreditation
A training provider for management, staff, teams and individuals involved in social care, BEE Smart (Blended Educational Experience) underwent a rigorous, independently verified process to gain the accreditation, which affirms its status as a 'best-in-class enterprise', setting a 'benchmark for excellence in the Irish business landscape'. BEE Smart founder and CEO Bernie Breen, who is one of only four professionally accredited therapeutic intervention trainers in Ireland, said that the accreditation from the All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF) 'fills us with honour and pride'. 'The AIBF, as the authoritative accreditation body for the prestigious Business All-Star mark, underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence and distinction in our industry,' she said. 'This accolade reflects our ongoing dedication to upholding high standards and leading the way for excellence among top-tier Irish businesses in diverse sectors. 'We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our team for their hard work and dedication, as well as to all our valued customers who support our growth and collaborative development efforts.' An All-Ireland Business Foundation spokesperson said that the recognition underscores BEE Smart Training's 'unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership within Ireland's training and consultancy sector'. 'BEE Smart Training has firmly established itself as Ireland's premier provider of professional development, particularly in the field of social care,' they said. 'Under the visionary leadership of CEO Bernie Breen, the company has consistently delivered high-quality, impactful training solutions. 'Beyond its technical offerings, BEE Smart Training is distinguished by its people-first ethos. The organisation fosters a culture of empathy, empowerment, and continuous improvement, supporting not only frontline professionals but also management teams through external supervision, auditing, and bespoke model-of-care development.'
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
‘We have an award wall!' – Kerry business presented with special prize in recognition of milestone win
Is there a mantelpiece somewhere that is just overflowing with awards or is there a trophy cabinet that, every few months, needs to be expanded on? The answer, Susan said with a laugh Instead, they have what she described as an 'Award Wall' where every award they have picked up in the 26 long years they have been in business is proudly displayed. The friends and business partners and all their dedicated teams at Mounthawk Montessori & Busy Bees Nursery, Maureen's Childcare Centre, Oak Park Montessori & Before The Bell After-School, and Balloonagh are, thanks to their dedication to high standards, just magnets for awards it seems. The latest award to go up on their award wall? Why, just the simple matter of a framed All-Ireland Business Foundation five-in-a-row jersey that was presented to them, at the Hogan Stand in Croke Park no less, in recognition of Mounthawk Montessori School winning the All-Ireland Champion Montessori School Group of the Year award for the fifth year in a row. The award was presented by the All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF) during the recent All-Ireland Entrepreneurs Summit, which brought together over 400 of Ireland's top business leaders for a dynamic day of inspiration, strategy, and connection. Speaking to The Kerryman, Susan said that the award is for everyone on their team, not just her and Helena. "The five-in-a-row jersey was a surprise! Isn't it brilliant?" she laughed, adding that there's definitely a joke in there somewhere about Kerry (Minor teams aside of course) finally winning five-in-a-row at Croke Park. "Obviously we'd won it four years in a row but this fifth one, it definitely felt extra special. We couldn't believe it when we saw the jersey, for two Kerry women it was such an important day for us," she continued. Asked why is it that she thinks they are so successful in winning awards, Susan said that she thinks it comes down to a number of different things. "We are leading the way in terms of an outdoor curriculum. Helena too, we've been working together since 1999 so 26 years now. That consistency is very important and I have travelled a lot too and have been able to bring a lot of different experiences to the table. In terms of an outdoor curriculum, the focus for us is giving the children a lot of opportunities around the outdoors. We try to get them interested in gardening, music, art, all that type of thing," she said. "I think too that the high standards of our staff play a big part. We always try to support them to be the best that they can be. We have a lot of buy-in from parents too and it has all just worked out very well for everyone. The children are enjoying it and the parents are happy, that's the main thing," she continued. "This year alone, we've got seven awards so it's definitely been an exciting time for us but I think that they [the awards] are a testament to the hard work of all the team," she finished.
Irish Independent
02-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
‘Visionary' Wicklow CEO named Entrepreneur Of The Year for impact on tech and telecoms
Under Mark's strategic guidance, evcoms has emerged as a leader in cloud communications, workforce optimisation and unified communications, with Mark's ability to anticipate industry trends and drive technological advancements earning the company multiple tech excellence awards and ISO certifications, solidifying evcoms' reputation as a trusted name in the industry. A milestone that underscores his unwavering dedication to quality, security and forward-thinking solutions, Mark's coveted entrepreneur of the year award reflects not only his achievements but also the strength of the team behind evcoms, who continue to set new benchmarks for the industry 'Being recognised as the Business All-Star Tech/Telecoms Entrepreneur Of The Year is a tremendous honour,' Mark said. 'This accolade is a testament to the dedication of our incredible team, who are committed to innovation and excellence in everything we do. 'At evcoms, we strive to revolutionise the tech and telecoms landscape with secure, intelligent, and future-proof solutions, ensuring businesses can communicate, collaborate, and grow with confidence.' An autonomous national accreditation body tasked with enterprise development and the promotion of Best-in-Class Irish businesses, the All-Ireland Business Foundation (AIBF) praised Mark and evcoms' achievements. 'Mark's visionary leadership and commitment to innovation have positioned evcoms as a leader in cloud communications, workforce optimisation and unified communications,' AIBF adjudication board deputy chair Kieran Ring said. 'His strategic foresight has driven industry advancements, earning multiple tech excellence awards and ISO certifications. 'Mark's dedication to quality, security, and customer-centric solutions continues to shape the future of the tech and telecoms sectors. 'Congratulations to Mark on this prestigious recognition, celebrating his excellence, innovation, and impact in the industry.' ADVERTISEMENT Managing director of the All-Ireland Business Foundation, Kapil Khanna, added: 'Mark Evans exemplifies the qualities of a true industry leader. 'His expertise, strategic foresight, and commitment to innovation have positioned evcoms as a frontrunner in the tech and telecoms sector. 'This well-earned accolade highlights his outstanding contributions to the industry, and we are delighted to celebrate his success. 'We evaluate a company's background, trustworthiness and performance, and we speak to customers, employees and vendors. We also anonymously approach the company as a customer and report back on the experience. 'The business goes through at least two interviews and is scored on every part of the process against set metrics.'
