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A celebration of strong business links between Ireland and Scotland

Posted: 21st May 2018

Entries are now invited for the annual Causeway Awards. Causeway are encouraging businesses to review the criteria for the five award categories and complete a nomination form. The awards are; Inspirational Business Leader of the Year, Export Irish and Scottish Business of the Year, Sustainability and Social Impact and Innovative Business of the Year awards. Full information and nomination forms can be found on Causeway’s website.

A host of organisations from Ireland and Scotland will join together on 15th June 2018 in Glasgow, at the City Chambers at the black-tie awards ceremony, to showcase the strength of the business ties between the two countries at the ceremony.

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Hosted by the not-for-profit Causeway (formerly Irish Business Network Scotland), the organisation champions business growth opportunities for both Ireland and Scotland. With the ceremony attracting representatives from the construction, renewables, creative, professional services and the food & drink sectors.

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A number of sponsorship opportunities for businesses are on offer to associate their brand with some very deserving awards. Seven sponsorship packages for the event are available, that could raise the profile of a company within the Causeway network and beyond. These can be reviewed and purchased on the Causeway website.

Commenting on the ceremony, Causeway Chairman and Director, Colm Moloney said: “Causeway represents an established and effective group of business leaders from Ireland based in Scotland, making Causeway the first stop for any business from either country looking at export opportunities in both markets.

He continued; “Our annual awards are something businesses look forward to every year. Showcasing and celebrating the links built between Ireland and Scotland. We encourage businesses to enter the awards categories and get in touch if they are interested in sponsoring and attending the event.”

Tickets for the awards event are now available online. The event is set to be another established night in the Irish and Scottish businesses annual calendar. For further information on Causeway and the awards visit, www.causewayexchange.net.

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