01/11/2017

Council Scoops Prestigious Award

Derry City and Strabane District Council has scooped a prestigious award.

The council picked up the 'highly commended' Council of the Year award at the Social Enterprise Awards NI 2017 in the Stormont Hotel in Belfast.

Mayor of Derry and Strabane Council, Councillor Maolíosa McHugh, said: "I would like to congratulate Council staff on winning this prestigious award in recognition of the great work that is being done to promote and support social enterprises in Derry and Strabane.

"Council are engaged in a range of activities and support at all levels – from start-ups and community groups at the beginning of their social enterprise journey, to more experienced social enterprises.

"This well-deserved award is testament to the hard work of Council staff – and their ongoing efforts to support local social enterprises in reaching their full potential."

Related Northern Ireland Business News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

03 September 2018
Water Efficiency Programme For Businesses
Invest Northern Ireland has announced the Water Efficiency Programme, offering tailored support for up to ten Northern Ireland-based businesses. Successful applicants will receive a fully funded water audit and up to five days of bespoke consultancy support focusing on solutions.
28 May 2024
Awards To Recognise Social Enterprise Excellence In NI
The Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Awards, in partnership with Go Succeed are back for 2024. The annual awards led by Social Enterprise Northern Ireland recognise and celebrate the remarkable achievements and positive contributions of social enterprises across the region.
22 June 2016
BCC Launches Support Programme For Social Enterprises
A programme of free support for new and emerging social enterprises and co-operatives has been announced by Belfast City Council (BCC).
21 July 2015
Belfast City Council Events Team Scoops Prestigious Award
The events team at Belfast City Council have scooped the President's Recognition Award. Awarded by the Belfast Chamber of Trade & Commerce, it is for excellence in driving footfall into the city.
16 December 2014
Belfast City Council Wins Prestigious Award
Belfast City Council has been recognised for its support of entrepreneurs in the city by winning an award. The council won the High Impact Host Award for its contribution to Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) last month.