The awards are run by responsible business network Business in the Community (BITCNI) in partnership with key sponsor Henry Brothers, and reward and recognise businesses large and small and from every sector in Northern Ireland on their exceptional corporate responsibility action.
The Responsible Business Awards take place in partnership with key sponsor Henry Brothers, event partner JP Corry, and in association with Ulster Business, U105 and Lanyon Communications.
The awards are free to enter, businesses can enter as many categories as they like, and winners will be announced at the Awards gala event on September 5 at ICC Belfast.
Kieran Harding, managing director, Business in the Community said: “We had a record-breaking number of entries in 2024 and the standard just keeps getting higher year-on-year, it’s a very competitive process.
“Businesses in Northern Ireland are stepping up for their people, the planet and the places where they operate and it’s wonderful to be able to recognise this through the Awards. All of the Finalists should be really proud they made it to this stage of our robust judging process.”
The finalists will attend judging panels held at Innovation Factory, Springfield Road in Belfast this month, where they’ll bring their entry to life by presenting to a panel of three expert judges.
The awards in 2024 are in partnership with key sponsor Henry Brothers, event partner JP Corry and in association with media partners Ulster Business and U105, and communications partner Lanyon Communications.
The 13 awards categories cover a range of themes including diversity, wellbeing, climate, technology, partnerships, and community impact. An individual will be recognised as the 2024 Responsible Business Ambassador and a top prize is awarded to the 2024 NI Responsible Company of the Year.
Some of those shortlisted include Eakin Healthcare, Metal Technology Ltd, Version 1, Vyta, and Zing Group, in the Ones to Watch category.
And Allstate Northern Ireland, Belfast Harbour, firmus energy, Foyle Food Group, Gilbert-Ash, JP Corry, Moy Park, and SHS Group have each been shortlisted for NI Responsible Company of the Year.
Responsible Business Awards shortlist
NI Responsible Company of the Year, sponsored by Encirc – Allstate Northern Ireland; Belfast Harbour; firmus energy; Foyle Food Group; Gilbert-Ash; JP Corry; Moy Park; and SHS Group
Climate Action Award, sponsored by Heron Energy – JF & H Dowds Ltd; Larchfield Estate; Power NI (Energia Group); Queen’s University Belfast; Translink; and Version 1
Collaborative Action Award, sponsored by Arthur Cox – Abbey Centre; ABP Northern Ireland; Allstate Northern Ireland; Bank of Ireland; Genesis Advertising; Kilwaughter Minerals; Progressive Building Society; Ulster University; and WOVEN
Diversity and Inclusion Award, sponsored by Belfast Harbour – A&L Goodbody; AMS Ltd; Bank of Ireland; Cubis Systems Ltd; First Derivative; SSE Airtricity; Texthelp; Translink; and Zesty
Employer of Choice Award, sponsored by Ulster University – Belfast Harbour; Cleaver Fulton Rankin; Encirc; Finnebrogue; Henderson Group; Heron Bros Ltd; JP Corry; Queen’s University Belfast; SHS Group; SSE Airtricity
Impact in Your Community Award, sponsored by SPAR NI – AG Paving + Building Products; Allstate Northern Ireland; Danske Bank; Fibrus; Kilwaughter Minerals; Moy Park; NI Water; Power NI (Energia Group) and Ulster Bank
Nature & Biodiversity Award, sponsored by SONI – Breedon; Encirc; GRAHAM; National Museums Northern Ireland; Northern Ireland Water; Northstone Materials Limited; and Translink
One-to-Watch Award, sponsored by Danske Bank – Eakin Healthcare; Metal Technology Ltd; Version 1; Vyta; and Zing Group
Responsible Business Ambassador Award, sponsored by SSE Airtricity – Cara Marks, Hays; Diarmuid Mullan, Heron Bros Ltd; and Stanley Hair, McLaughlin & Harvey
Responsible Product / Service Award, sponsored by Translink – Camden Group Ltd; Climate Essentials; Inclutech; and Responsible Plastic Management Program
Responsible Technology Innovation Award, sponsored by Allstate NI – Translink & BT; Climate Essentials; and Inclutech
Skills & Education Award, sponsored by A&O Shearman – Bank of Ireland; Belfast City Airport; Caterpillar NI; Choice Housing; CME Group; First Derivative; Kilwaughter Minerals; McLaughlin & Harvey; The Irish News; and Ulster Bank
Wellbeing at Work Award, sponsored by Larne Port – AG Paving + Building Products; Bank of Ireland; CARD Group Research & Insight; Cleaver Fulton Rankin; GCD Technologies; RPS; SHS Group; SSE Airtricity; and Texthelp
