Carbery Group wins Company of the Year Award
7th February 2011
 Carbery Group wins Cork Company of the Year Award |
 Cork SME Company of the Year is Barry & Fitzwilliam Ltd |
 Emerging Cork Company of the Year is HR Locker |
Cork Chamber in association with Vodafone, today announced that Carbery Group is the overall winner of the Cork Chamber/Vodafone Cork Company of the Year Award.
The Cork SME Company (less than 100 employees) Award was won by Barry & Fitzwilliam Ltd and the Emerging Cork Company (less than 5 years in business) was awarded to HR Locker.
The Large Company Award (more than 100 employees) was also won by Carbery Group.
Speaking about this year’s winners, Ger O’Mahoney, President of Cork Chamber said, “Over the past fourteen years the Cork Company of the Year Awards have grown in stature and are synonymous with the highest level of performance and achievement in business. With strong applications received, we are heartened to once again see such optimism and growth in business. Together with our partners Vodafone we are pleased to recognise and reward the contribution that these dynamic companies have made to the Cork, Irish and International business landscape. Their exceptional management teams have shown great commitment and determination by providing high quality employment, delivering excellent products and services to their customers in Ireland and overseas whilst continuing to invest in R&D to identify new business opportunities”.
Presenting the awards at this evening’s Cork Chamber Annual Dinner in City Hall, Anne O’Leary, Enterprise Director, Vodafone Ireland, said, “This is a very special night not just for our winners but for all of those shortlisted. The past year has been a testing time for business but these outstanding Cork companies are certainly proving they have the creativity, flexibility and ingenuity to thrive in difficult circumstances. They fly the flag superbly for all Cork companies and we in Vodafone are delighted to help recognise their outstanding efforts and high standards through this awards scheme”.
Accepting the Cork Company of the Year Award on behalf of Carbery Group Dan MacSweeney, Chief Executive said, "Indigenous businesses are vital to our economy and as one such business this award will be welcomed and appreciated by our 1,500 suppliers, shareholders, our 400 employees and our valued national and international customers. Our focus is one of continual investment in R&D and new product development, bringing new products to the marketplace and constantly meeting and exceeding our customers’ needs and expectations. We are as excited and confident about the future potential of our business as we have been at any time in our 45 year history”.
Accepting the Best SME Company Award Mr Michael Barry, Managing Director, Barry & Fitzwilliam Ltd said, “On behalf of Barry & Fitzwilliam I am delighted to accept this award. I have always believed that we have a fantastic team. Our business is about people, products, service and relationships. There is a huge personal element to the way we conduct our business. Customer and supplier relationships have brought us to where we are. We pride ourselves in our ability to build brands and to build and maintain repeat business with our customers many of whom have been with us since 1982. I would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their support over the years and thank the Chamber for organising the awards, Vodafone for their sponsorship and last but not least the judges”.
Commenting on receiving the award for Cork’s Emerging Company of the Year, John Dennehy, Managing Director of HR Locker said, “We’re delighted and honoured to win this award. It’s a huge boost for all of us working at HR Locker. Winning this local recognition definitely helps in securing clients internationally. Everybody likes to know that you’ve had success in your home market. Although our business is online, our base is very firmly here in Cork. The Cork Chamber were one of the very first customers of HR Locker. It’s fantastic to see them embrace new technology and buy services from an Irish software company”.
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