Work of Waterford's two Chambers of Commerce receive national recognition
Michael Quinn, Director of Services at Waterford City and County Council, Marco Voge, Mayor of Märkischer Kreis, and Cllr. Jason Murphy, Mayor of Waterford. Waterford Chamber is nominated in the Best International Project category for building trade links with Markischer Kreis in Germany. Photo: Noel Browne
Ahead of the official awards ceremony on June 5, Chambers Ireland have announced the shortlist for the 2025 Chamber Awards, with Waterford and Dungarvan & West Waterford Chambers picking up multiple nominations.
The awards recognise the outstanding work of affiliated Chambers around the country, while providing a platform for Chambers to share and promote how active and engaged they are across several different areas.
The shortlist features 48 projects from 20 affiliated Chambers across the country.
Waterford Chamber are nominated in the Best International Project category for building trade links with Märkischer Kreis, Germany.
In the Event of the Year category, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber are nominated for their communications series, whilst Waterford Chamber received a nomination for their hosting of an off-shore wind strategic event.
Waterford Chamber also received a nomination for Best Community Support Initiative for driving diversity and inclusion in Waterford.
For supporting businesses, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber are nominated for providing Ireland’s first menopause in the workplace employer support pack.
Commenting on the reveal of the shortlist, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive, said, “Through their work in supporting local economic development, Chambers take the lead in launching innovative campaigns, projects and policy proposals. Our goal in hosting this national awards ceremony is to promote this creativity and hard work."
