KCLR named 2018 Service Provider of the Year at Kilkenny Business Awards

The annual Kilkenny Business Awards, organised by Kilkenny Chamber, were held at Lyrath Estate Hotel on Saturday night.

With over 500 in attendance for the black tie gala event, businesses from all walks of life were represented.

KCLR was named overall Service Provider of the Year on a night that also saw recognition for Cartoon Saloon’s Nora Twomey (Presidents Award) and jeweller Rudolf Heltzel (lifetime achievement award).

Hughes Farming were named the overall business of the year.

Well done @kclr96fm – Service provider of the year #KKBizAwards pic.twitter.com/8e9ITzavRi

— Kilkenny Chamber (@KilkennyChamber) November 17, 2018

“We’re delighted to scoop the Service Provider of the Year at the Business Awards”, said John Purcell, chief executive of KCLR following the announcement.

“We’re on air 24/7, 365 days of the year providing all sorts of services to the business community, the public in general, to state and voluntary organisations and it’s really good to be recognised.”

“We know people value our service, we’ve a huge listenership, but to be recognised by the business community is really special.”

Other winners on the night included Beotonics, CDS Architectural Metalwork, Smithwick’s Experience and Ballykeeffe Distillery.

The night’s chosen charity partner was the city-based Good Shepherd Centre with close to €5,000 raised through additional donations on the night.

One of the big messages of the night was in urging local businesses and those around the county to shop local and get behind the #shopkilkenny initiative for small businesses.

See the full list of winners below.