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All the winners as Wexford Business Awards showcase the county's best companies

The County Wexford Business Awards gala ceremony, held on Friday, May 23, at Whites of Wexford Hotel in Wexford town, was a spectacular event celebrating the region's entrepreneurial spirit. With nearly 450 guests in attendance, the sold-out black-tie affair was hosted by renowned MC and comedian Colm O'Regan, ensuring an evening filled with entertainment and recognition for the county's finest businesses. MGM Partnership was named County Wexford Overall Business of the Year, to great acclaim, following their win as the County Wexford Professional Services Provider of the Year. New Ross Credit Union was named as the recipient of the County Wexford Trailblazer of the Year. 'The County Wexford Business Awards celebrate the excellence and hard work from our business community across all sectors in the county,' said Paula Roche, CEO of County Wexford Chamber. As ever, the awards proved popular, with approximately 200 applications and 94 businesses in the running for awards across 18 categories on the night. 'As one of the most prestigious events in the regional business calendar, the Awards offer a powerful platform to honour achievement and celebrate the finalists for their outstanding contributions to County Wexford's economic success.' Special thanks was also extended to the sponsors, judging panel, lead sponsor BD, lead partner Wexford County Council, media sponsor Wexford People, and Stafford's Irish Spirits who sponsored the pre-dinner drinks reception. On the evening, Conor Robinson, President of County Wexford Chamber, congratulated the finalists for their innovation, resilience, and commitment to excellence. County Wexford Chamber, which connects, supports, and represents 350 member businesses employing 22,000 people across the county, continues to foster a robust and dynamic business environment. The success of this year's awards underscores the Chamber's pivotal role in promoting and supporting the business community in County Wexford. County Wexford Solopreneur of the Year Sponsor: Kersia Winner: Regina O'Connor Skin Clinic Runner-Up: Lord Leroy's Lodge County Wexford Start Up Business of the Year ADVERTISEMENT County Wexford Excellence in Workforce Development Sponsor: County Wexford Chamber Skillnet Winner: Talbot Hotel, Wexford Runner-Up: Greenhill Fruit Farm County Wexford Employee of the Year County Wexford Business of the Year (2-50 Employees) Sponsor: Danone Winner: Mooney Furniture & Design Runner-Up: Urban Gym County Wexford Business of the Year (50+ Employees) Sponsor: PwC Ireland Winner: Integer Holdings Corporation Joint Runners-Up: AirconMech and Wexford Bus County Wexford Family Business of the Year Sponsor: Reynaers Aluminium Winner: F&M Whelan Engineering Runner-Up: Natural Health Store County Wexford Excellence in Customer Experience Sponsor: Pettitt's SuperValu Winner: Wexford Bus Joint Runners-Up: K&K Windows and Gainfort Hair & Beauty County Wexford Excellence in Culture, Heritage, and Tourism Sponsor: Ireland's Ancient East Winner: Irish Heritage Trust/Johnstown Castle Estate, Museum & Gardens Runner-Up: Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience County Wexford Hospitality Provider of the Year Sponsor: Wexford People Winner: Mary Barry's Seafood Bar & Restaurant Joint Runners-Up: Whites of Wexford and Dunbrody County House Hotel County Wexford Excellence in Agri, Food & Beverage Production Sponsor: Irish Country Meats Winner: Domaine Kavanagh Genevrier Ltd / La Kav Wines County Wexford Operational Excellence & Innovation Sponsor: Kent Stainless Winner: Wexford Bus Runner-Up: Elevate Financial Planning County Wexford Digital Commerce Excellence Sponsor: Integer Winner: Holos Skincare Runner-Up: Natural Health Store County Wexford International Business Excellence County Wexford Professional Services Provider of the Year Sponsor: Midland Tyre Services Winner: MGM Partnership Runner-Up: Tennant HR County Wexford Sustainability Initiative Award Sponsor: Zurich Winner: Bean and Goose Chocolate Runner-Up: Burrow Holiday Park County Wexford Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award County Wexford Trailblazer of the Year Award