Belfast Telegraph Business Awards 2025: Find out who wins on a night of celebration
The Belfast Telegraph Business Awards, in partnership with Ulster Bank, are celebrating their 25th anniversary
It's an historic night as the Belfast Telegraph Business Awards, in partnership with Ulster Bank, are celebrating their 25th anniversary.
Companies from a range of sectors have been shortlisted across 17 categories and are gathering tonight at the Crowne Plaza for a celebration of the best across Northern Ireland business.
Find out who wins as we bring you live coverage from the evening:
Today 11:12 AM
This year's shortlists
Companies from a range of sectors have been shortlisted across 17 categories, from Best Emerging Business to Outstanding Company of the Year.
All are eagerly waiting to find out who will take home the awards this evening.
Shortlists for Belfast Telegraph Business Awards partnered with Ulster Bank
The shortlist for the 2025 Belfast Telegraph Business Awards in partnership with Ulster Bank is revealed today.
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Today 11:11 AM
What happened at last year's awards?
Belfast Telegraph Business Awards 2024: Major NI company named Outstanding Business of the Year
Almac Group has been named Outstanding Business of the Year while Dame Rotha Johnston received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Belfast Telegraph Business Awards in partnership with Ulster Bank.
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Today 11:09 AM
Welcome to the 2025 Belfast Telegraph Business Awards
Members of Northern Ireland's business community are gathering in Belfast's Crowne Plaza Hotel this evening for the 2025 Belfast Telegraph Business Awards.
Now in their 25th year, the awards showcase the very best of business and innovation in Northern Ireland and the event is due to attract nearly 500 guests.
Speaking ahead of the event Clare Guinness, chief executive of Belfast Chamber and chair of the judging panel, said the awards 'give companies across NI a chance to be recognised for their contribution to our economy and society'.
'Year on year the judging panel is blown away by the initiatives and performance of our business community and we look forward to celebrating with the finalists and winners.'
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