JCI Dublin - Junior Chamber International Dublin

JUNIOR CHAMBER AND LORD MAYOR AWARD FRIENDLINESS OF DUBLIN BUSINESSES

’In business, I’ve discovered that my purpose is to do my best to my utmost ability every day. That’s my standard. I learned early in my life that I had high standards’ said Donald Trump when asked about philosophy behind his success. The same philosophy drives Friendly Business Awards- a project launched in March by a successful youth organization call Junior Chamber International Dublin.

JCI Friendly Business Awards recognize the important role that local industry plays in the continuous development and improvement of Dublin city. The project aims at awarding friendly businesses, which go that extra mile and provide an outstanding customer service for their clients and for the community. It is particularly important in this economic environment to highlight businesses that don't make any concession and continue providing quality services.

JCI Dublin Friendly Business Awards gala took place on Monday, 17th May at 6.30 and was hosted by the Lord Mayor Cllr. Emer Costello and opened by JCI Dublin President Laura Borlea whose interest in the well-being of entrepreneurs has been known for years. There were five prizes awarded in four categories: customer friendliness, eco-friendliness, and disability access and shop layout. The fifth went to the business, which excels in all four categories and this year Meagher’s Pharmacy in Grand Canal Dock mastered all categories and proved to be the best. Winners of the four categories where Panem, bakery on Lower Ormond Quay for Customer service, The Physio Studio – was winner of Shop Layout/Design category, Fresh Smithfield were awarded for their Eco friendliness
 and Studio Hills won the Disability Access category.

The guest speaker on the night was Emer Jameson, Managing Director  of YourLocal.ie. Emer Jameson has been Managing Director of the Irish Independent Directory since March 2006. Prior to joining the Independent News & Media Group, Emer ran her own sales consultancy company ‘Jameson Training’ for nine years. She specialized in a number of training areas such as Train the Trainer, Sales Training, Presentation Skills, Customer Service and Motivational Training. E

The Master of Ceremonies was Michelle Daly, Communication Manager with Paddy Power. Michelle is Community Director at JCI Ireland, and sits on the board of Directors of Irish Women in Business. Michelle has often appeared as a speaker, social media consultant and journalist on International TV, and Radio. 

Among honored guests was Mark Kelly- JCI Ireland President, sponsors: Jeff Burns from FiberSeal and Kyuong from KimChi, sponsor photographer Luis Faustino as well as past winners and members of JCI.

More information about the project can be found on www.friendlybusinessawards.com.

Photographs by Luis Faustino - www.luis-faustino.com

JCI Dublin with Lord Mayor Emer Costello