Winners Of Midlands 103's Customer Service Awards Revealed

Over 500 people attended the gala event in Westmeath.

Businesses and retailers across the midlands are celebrating after the Midlands 103's Customer Service Awards. 

Over 500 people attended the gala event in the Mullingar Park Hotel last night. 

The event honours businesses, services and individuals from across counties Laois, Offaly and Westmeath. 

Over 12,000 nominations were made in the 60 plus categories. 

An independent judging panel, which includes the Rose of Tralee and Westmeath's Rachel Duffy, Portlaoise Motoring Journalist Bob Flavin, Star of Netflix and BBC's Glow Up James McInerney from Laois, Dermot Jewell from The Consumers Association, Ciara Crossan founder & CEO of weddingdates.ie and Architect and Home of the Year's Hugh Wallace, spent many long hours studying the individual submissions and researching the nominees.

The annual event is presented by Midlands 103 and proudly sponsored by AllPro Recruitment, Laois and Offaly County Councils and various commercial partners.

Managing Director Will Faulkner says "well done to all the winners and to the nominees in this year's awards. This year, we saw an 20% increase in the number of nominations. We also introduced a new category for the agriculture sector which proved to be very popular."

Jack Pilkington, from Clonearl Engineering in Daingean, took home the James O Connor Tradesman of the Year Awards and he told Midlands 103's Sinéad Hubble that it was an emotional night: 

Beauty Sector:

Nail Salon of the Year 
Iris Hand & Foot Spa, Portlaoise

Nail Technician of the Year
Kim - Iris Hand & Foot Spa, Portlaoise

Hair Stylist of the Year
Rosemary Knight - Kilminchy Hair Design, Portlaoise 

Hair Salon of the Year sponsored by Kode Clothing & Footwear, Tullamore 
Salon 320, Athlone 

Beautician of the Year
Hannah Kelly - Radiant Beauty & Body Clinic, Athlone

Beauty Salon of the Year
Radiant Beauty & Body Clinic, Athlone 

Barber of the Year
Boston Barbers, Tullamore

Spa of the Year 
Mingala Day Spa, Athlone 

Skin Specialist Awards 
deDANU Wellness, Athlone 

Brow Specialist of the Year
Bairbre Jennings - The Retreat, Tullamore

Lash Specialist of the Year 
Synthia Okmane Labecka - Indigo Salon, Mullingar

Make Up Artist of the Year 
Laura Behan - Makeup Artist, Portlaoise

Fashion and Retail Sector:

Boutique of the Year sponsored by The Wineport Lodge
Kode Clothing & Footwear, Tullamore    

Electrical Store of the year     
Cleary Electrical Euronics, Mullingar     

Sports Retailer of the Year sponsored by Donal O’Gorman’s Bar & Restaurant Portlaoise
KC Sports, Mullingar     

Bakery of the Year    
Ballycommon Bake House, Tullamore    

Butcher of the Year    
Shane Maher - Peter Gillivan's Butchers, Moate    

Menswear of the Year sponsored by Keenan Bauer Motors 
Guy Clothing, Tullamore    

    
Services Sector:

Crèche of the Year    
Clonbrusk Childcare Centre, Athlone     

Legal Firm of the Year    
Tormeys Solicitors, Athlone         
    
Veterinary Clinic of the Year    
Park Pets Veterinary Clinic, Kinnegad    

James O’Connor Trades-person of the Year Award sponsored by CL  Plant & Tool Hire
Jack Pilkington - Clonearl Engineering, Daingean    
    
Recruitment Company of the Year    
FRS Recruitment Agency, Tullamore    
    
Caring Service of the Year sponsored by Harbour Place Shopping Centre 
Home Instead Senior Care, Mullingar     
        
Optician of the Year sponsored by Corcoran Hearing, Tullamore
Munnelly Opticians, Athlone     
    
Dental Practice of the Year sponsored by Tullamore Credit Union 
Pearl Dental Practice, Tullamore    
    
Pharmacy of the Year    
Rose Finlay totalhealth Pharmacy, Tullamore    
    
Travel Agent of the Year     
Cloud9 Travel, Tullamore    

Motoring Sector:

Service Department of the Year sponsored by Darcy’s Tyres 
Midland Motor Factors, Kilbeggan     

Car Dealership of the Year sponsored by North Midlands Credit Union
Joe Mallon Motors, Portlaoise     
    
Car Sales Person of the Year sponsored by Quality Tyres
Kayla Hynes -  Marsh Nissan, Athlone     
    
Tyre Supplier of the Year sponsored by Midlands Suzuki 
McNamee Tyres, Mullingar     

House and Home Sector:

Kitchen Supplier of the Year sponsored by Golden Island Shopping Centre
Direct Wholesale Kitchens, Edenderry    Cleary Electric Euronics 
    
Floor Store of the Year    sponsored by Golden Island Shopping Centre, Athlone and Direct Wholesale Kitchens
Leonard Carpets, Portlaoise
    
Home Improvement Store of the Year sponsored by Golden Island Shopping Centre, Athlone and Total Tile Centre
Topline Heavins & Euronics, Athlone     
    
Best Alarm, Security and Fire Safety Company of the Year sponsored by Golden Island Shopping Centre, Athlone and Solaris Blinds, Curtains & Shutters
OCM Security & Electrical Services, Tullamore    
    
Fuel Supplier of the Year sponsored by Golden Island Shopping Centre - Athlone
Lambe Oil Ltd, Tullamore    
    
Greener Home Supplier of the Year sponsored by Golden Island Shopping Centre, Athlone and Noelle Interiors
EcoSolution Windows, Doors & More, Tullamore    
    
Best Home Furnishing | Interiors Store of the Year sponsored by Golden Island Shopping Centre, Athlone
Grove Home, Tullamore    
    
Best Customer Service / Professional Services sponsored by Joe Mallon Motors
AllPro Recruitment Ltd, Tullamore    
    
Workplace of the Year     
Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise    
    
Accountancy Firm of the Year    
McM Accounting, Tullamore    
    
Financial Service of the Year     
North Midlands Credit Union, Mullingar     
    
Insurance Broker of the Year    
Gray Cunniffe Flaherty Ltd    
    
Locksmith of the Year     
Nolan Locksmiths, Portlaoise    
    
Florist of the Year sponsored by Glenfern Garden 
Flowers by Lisa, Tullamore    
    
Entertainment / Activity Facility of the Year     
Dunamaise Arts Centre, Portlaoise    

Health and Fitness Sector: 

Fitness Facility / Gym of the Year sponsored by Seamus Bracken Butchers 
GET FIT Tullamore    
    
Fitness Class Instructor of the Year     
Yvonne Wynne - GET FIT Tullamore    
    
Wellness, Body & Mind Fitness Centre (to include Pilates, Yoga & Wellness) sponsored by Buckleys Supervalu 
Fox Physiotherapy, Pilates & Wellbeing, Kilbeggan    
    
Personal Trainer of the Year     
Irene Ogbulafor  -  Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise    

Wedding Sector:

Wedding Bridal Wear Store of the Year sponsored by    Carrie's Beauty Salon
Smart Bride's, Portlaoise    
    
Wedding Photographer/ Videographer of the Year sponsored by Peter Mark Hairdresser
Brophy Videography, Portlaoise     
    
Groomswear Supplier of the Year sponsored by The Bridal Hall 
Guy Clothing, Tullamore    
    
Wedding Accessories & Decor Company Of The Year     
Smyth and Bloom, Mullingar    

Construction Sector:

Auctioneering Firm of the Year sponsored by Tormeys Solicitors, Athlone
Tormey Auctioneers, Mullingar    
    
Contractor of the Year sponsored by Lynam Electrical
Finlay Build Ltd., Tullamore    
    
Architectural / Engineering Firm of the Year sponsored by Seamus Foy Building Contractors 
MORE Architecture Ltd., Mullingar     
    
Builder of the Year sponsored by Klass Oil 
Seamus Foy & Sons Building Contractors, Rhode    

Agriculture Sector:

Best Agricultural Supplier sponsored by Barry Martin Motors and Lambe Oil, Tullamore 
J Grennan & Sons, Rath 
        
Farm Machinery Supplier sponsored by Barry Martin Motors 
Casey Agri, Garryhinch