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.

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 Company – 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.
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. 

Michelle was joined by Janice Phillips, JCI Dublin member, recent winner of the national Novice Public speaking competition. Janice presented the winners.

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

Congratulations to the winners and to all entries in the competition as they made the first step towards being a friendlier business!

Photos courtesy of Luis Faustino - www.lius-faustino.com

from right to left: JCI Dublin President Laura Borlea, Emer Jameson, Lord MAyor Cllr. Emer Costello

Overall Winner Friendly Busines Awards: Meagher's Pharmacy

Winner Customer Care: Panem

Winner Shop Layout: The Physio Comapny

Winner Eco Friendliness: Fresh (Smithfield)

Winner Disability Access: Studio Hills

2010 Winners with JCI Dublin President Laura Borlea and Lord Mayor Emer Costello

2010 Winners

JCI Dublin with Lord Mayor Emer Costello

JCI Dublin President Laura Borlea

JCI Ireland President Mark Kelly

Emer Jameson, MD yourlocal.ie

MC Michelle Daly

MC Janice Phillips