Millstreet company makes SFA awards finals
One Cork company has made the shortlist for the finalists of the prestigious SFA National Small Business Awards 2022.
Clover Hill Food Ingredients, Millstreet is one of five finalists in the Manufacturing Category (up to 50 employees). In total. 47 companies have been selected as finalists, from 12 different counties, across ten categories.
The aim of the awards is to celebrate the achievements of small business in Ireland, and to recognise the vital contribution of the small business sector to Irish industry. “The response to the awards programme serves as a reminder that Irish small companies are resilient, putting their best foot forward and seeking recognition for their efforts,” commented Sue O’Neill, Chair of the SFA Awards Judging Panel.
“The SFA National Small Business Awards are now entering their 18th consecutive year and are a celebration of small business owners and their achievements. The 270,000 small firms in Ireland employ half of the private sector workforce and these awards aim to promote excellence and innovation amongst these companies in all sectors and parts of the country. The companies that have been announced as finalists this year represent all that is good about small business,” said O’Neill. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin who is patron of the awards, said: “The SFA National Small Business Awards acknowledge and recognise the innovation, resilience, and talent demonstrated by these companies, and their importance to the future of the Irish economy.
“This is especially important as we re-open society and rebuild as we emerge from the pandemic. We need the agility, flexibility and adaptability of small business more than ever now.”
The awards prize package for all finalists includes participation in the SFA Business Connect event next March, a strategic management masterclass weekend during February, as well as national and local media coverage, all valued at €50,000.
The category winners will be presented with a trophy and free membership of the Small Firms Association for one year.