Topform won the overall SFA National Small Business Award 2016 at a gala event in the RDS, Dublin on 3rd March.
Describing itself as a “Creative Worktop Solutions Company”, AIB customer Topform has evolved from a traditional manufacturer of kitchen worktops to a formidable force in this space. Established in 1976, the company now employs 47 at its manufacturing facility in Gort, Co. Galway.
The Awards night turned out to be a great occasion for our customers, with awards / commendations in seven of the eight categories.
| Category Winners | |
Business Name |
Category |
Innovator of the Year |
|
Outstanding Small Business (sponsored by AIB) |
|
Services |
|
Small Business Exporter |
|
Overall Small Business of the Year |
|
Highly Commended |
|
Business Name |
Category |
Food & Drink |
|
Sustainability |
|
Small Business Exporter |
|
Innovator of the Year |
The SFA also recognised three AIB customers in the “Emerging New Business” section:
Business Name |
Now in its 12th year, the SFA National Small Business Awards celebrate achievement, innovation and excellence in small Irish businesses.
Speaking at the awards ceremony, Catherine Moroney (Head of AIB Business Banking) said: “We were delighted to sponsor the ‘Outstanding Small Business’ award at this year’s event, and well done to AIB customer EireChrom on a well-deserved win. AIB has supported this awards programme for many years, and our customers continue to win accolades year after year. I’d like to congratulate all of those who were shortlisted, highly commended or winners this year, and a big congratulations to the team at Topform who scooped the Small Business Exporter and Overall Best Small Business Award 2016. It’s a fantastic achievement and timely recognition since Topfrom is celebrating 40 years in business in 2016.”
For a full list of winners from the SFA National Small Business Award 2016, visit www.sfa.ie/awards.
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