Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has officially announced the shortlist for the prestigious 2025 Lisburn & Castlereagh City Business Awards, celebrating excellence, innovation, and leadership within the local business community.
The annual awards recognize outstanding companies and individuals whose resilience, creativity, and ambition contribute to economic growth and success in the region. This year’s finalists were selected from a record number of entries, reflecting the diverse and dynamic nature of businesses operating across Lisburn and Castlereagh.
The winners will be revealed at an esteemed ceremony on Friday, 28 March, at La Mon Hotel & Country Club, where industry leaders will come together to celebrate achievements and inspire future progress.
Shortlisted Finalists
Lisburn & Castlereagh Business Person of the Year
- Robin Mercer BEM – Hillmount
- Erwin McKee – Leckey
- Conor McGranaghan – MCG Secure LTD
- Jeff Hull – Safety Solutions NI
- Ruth Young – Ruthless Media
- Lynne McCabe – The Lisnacurran Collection: Arthurs, Ralph’s & Lisnacurran
- Angela Cosgrave – The Sanctuary NI Group Limited
Rising Star Award
- Adam Hewit – Pure Roast Coffee Ltd.
- Gareth Cairns – GDC Fire and Security Ltd.
- Laura Montgomery – Leckey
- Oliver Anderson – Ollie’s Patisserie
- Sarah Hoppe – Sew Ready CIC
- Tori McCaughey – Tori’s Coffee, Bakes & Cakes
Best Family Business Award
- Ashvale Farm Shop
- Hillmount
- Ivanhoe Hotel
- Lisburn Music Centre
- McCalls of Lisburn
- McQuillan Companies
- RLS Plant Hire and Training
- Safety Solutions NI
Best Eating Establishment Award
- Ashvale Farm Shop
- Café Zulu
- Hillmount – The Gardener’s Rest
- Ivanhoe Hotel
- Spice Lisburn
- The Daily Apron Bakery
Excellence in Contribution to the Community
- Atlas Women’s Centre
- Avonmore Training Solutions Ltd
- Lisburn Community Inns
- Ruthless Media
Best Company to Work For
- Leckey
- Lisnacurran Collection
- McQuillan Companies
Innovation Award
- Embrace Orthodontics
- Kitchen Pod Hire
- RARE Grazing NI
- Ruthless Media
- The Sanctuary NI Group Limited
Excellence in Manufacturing Award
- CAMCO UK LTD
- International Business Centre Ltd
- Leckey
- McGreevy Engineering Ltd
Best New Business Award
- Café Zulu
- Elää Boutique
- Expresoo (Train Station Cafe)
- Langtry Lane
- The Pie Shop Moira
Inclusive Business Award
- Ballinderry Boarding Small Animal Retreat
- Henderson Retail Ltd and Stepping Stones NI
- Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
Best Social Enterprise Business Award
- ASCERT
- Habitat for Humanity ReStore
- Live Life Social Enterprises
- Sew Ready CIC
Best Tourism Business Award
- Arthurs, Hillsborough
- BallyBurren Outdoor Escapes
- Historic Royal Palaces – Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
- Larchfield Estate
- Lisburn Caravans & Motorhomes
- Walk It Off NI
Excellence in Customer Service Award
- Ballinderry Boarding Small Animal Retreat
- Greens of Lisburn
- Hillmount
- Ivanhoe Hotel
- McCalls of Lisburn
- RARE Grazing
- RLS Plant Hire and Training
- Tori’s Coffee, Bakes & Cakes
Business Success Award
- Dandelion Studio NI Ltd
- GDC Fire and Security Limited
- Hillmount
- Lisburn Music Centre
- The Daily Apron Bakery
The Lisburn & Castlereagh City Business Awards continue to highlight the remarkable achievements of businesses that drive the local economy and foster community growth. The upcoming awards night is set to be a landmark event, honoring those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovation in their respective fields.
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