LIT were the main sponsors of the Limerick Chamber Business Awards which saw companies vie for the top awards across 11 categories at the Limerick Strand Hotel to around 450 guests. The awards are co-ordinated by LIT together with the Chamber and judges from across several external organisations and sectors and are designed to recognise, celebrate and showcase the best companies and organisations in the region.

The winners were CloudCards (Innovative Start-up); ON Semiconductor (Innovation RD&I Award); Conack Construction (SME); Roadbridge (Large Business); Flannerys Bar (Family Business); Kirby Group (Contribution to Community); H&MV Eng (Business Service Provider); Tuscany Bistro (Retail/Food Service); Hunt Museum (Culture, Hospitality & Tourism); Limerick Suicide Watch (Community/Voluntary Sector); HOMS (Best Employer: Talent Development and Workplace Wellness). The overall winner on the night was Roadbridge who employs 1,000 and growing. The President’s award went to former Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan.