Ballymena Business Excellence Awards 2026
Ballymena Business Excellence Awards & Gala Evening
Date: Thursday October 22nd 2026
Venue: Tullyglass House Hotel & Residences
NI Hospice Care is our chosen charity for 2026
Northern Ireland Hospice
Apply for the 2026 Ballymena Business Excellence Awards
Position your business among the very best in Mid and East Antrim by entering the 2026 Ballymena Business Excellence Awards. Taking place on Thursday 22nd October 2026 at the prestigious Tullyglass Hotel and Residences, this flagship event celebrates innovation, resilience and outstanding achievement across our local business community.
Applying for an award is more than just recognition, it’s a powerful opportunity to raise your profile, build credibility, attract new customers and showcase your success to peers, partners and the wider marketplace. Whether you are an established company or a growing SME, this is your chance to stand out, gain well-deserved recognition and demonstrate why your business is helping to drive Ballymena forward.
2026 Ballymena Business Excellence Awards
Sponsors and Award Categories
Business Growth Award - LEAP
This Years Winner - To Be Announced on Oct 22nd
Best Innovative Small Business - MICHELIN
This Years Winner - To Be Announced on Oct 22nd
Team of The Year - CLARKE
This Years Winner - To Be Announced on Oct 22nd
Most Promising New Business - BANK of IRELAND
This Years Winner - To Be Announced on Oct 22nd
Best Use of Digital Media - BATHSHACK
This Years Winner - To Be Announced on Oct 22nd
Customer Service in the Service Sector -
RIADA RESOURCING
This Years Winner - To Be Announced on Oct 22nd
Customer Service in Retail - FUELWISE
This Years Winner - To Be Announced on Oct 22nd
Customer Service in Hospitality - KINECX
This Years Winner - To Be Announced on Oct 22nd
Employee Of The Year - WRIGHT
This Years Winner - To Be Announced on Oct 22nd
Right Place To Work Award - GALGORM
This Years Winner - To Be Announced on Oct 22nd
Family Business Of The Year Award - DANSKE BANK
This Years Winner - To Be Announced on Oct 22nd
Best Young Person in Business - Sponsor's Name
This Years Winner - To Be Announced on Oct 22nd
Skills Development Award - Sponsor's Name
This Years Winner - To Be Announced on Oct 22nd
Business Premises Award - Sponsor's Name
This Years Winner - To Be Announced on Oct 22nd
Social Enterprise of The Year - Sponsor's Name
This Years Winner - To Be Announced on Oct 22nd
Business Sustainability Award - Sponsor's Name
This Years Winner - To Be Announced on Oct 22nd
Best Restaurant Award - Sponsor's Name
This Years Winner - To Be Announced on Oct 22nd
Diversity and Inclusion Award - Sponsor's Name
This Years Winner - To Be Announced on Oct 22nd
