SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED FOR 2024 OCTABUILD BUILDERS MERCHANT EXCELLENCE AWARDS

SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED FOR 2024 OCTABUILD BUILDERS MERCHANT EXCELLENCE AWARDS


21 Builders Merchants shortlisted for nine Awards and nine Rising Stars nominated

The shortlist has been announced for the 2024 Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards with 21 builders merchants across the island of Ireland now in contention for four regional awards, five category awards and the overall Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Award.

In addition, nine staff members have been nominated by builders merchants for the Rising Star Award, which recognises the up-and-coming talent in the industry.


The Octabuild Awards, which have been recognising excellence in the builders merchant trade for over 35 years, continue with an all-island competition this year. Builders merchants are competing for four Regional Awards – Connacht/Donegal/Monaghan/Cavan, Leinster, Munster and Northern Ireland, and for five individual category awards: Excellence in Business Management, Excellence in Customer Service, Excellence in Community Outreach, Excellence in Sales & Marketing and Excellence in Sustainable Business.

All shortlisted merchants will now receive a visit from the judges, Joe Harlin and Liam O’Gorman (pictured).
Commenting on the entries received, judge Joe Harlin, said: “The diverse range of excellence displayed in the entries this year reflects the evolving landscape of the builders merchant trade. From sustainable business practices to exceptional customer service, the shortlisted candidates have shown remarkable dedication to advancing the industry.”

Speaking on behalf of the eight Octabuild members – Dulux, Etex Ireland, Glennon Brothers, Grant Engineering, Gyproc, Irish Cement, Kingspan Insulation and Wavin Ireland – Octabuild Chairperson, Declan Conlon, commented: “The commitment to excellence in the builders merchant trade is fundamental to the successful growth of the industry and we are delighted to be in a position to both highlight and celebrate the high standard of excellence that is evident across the country.”

The awards ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday, October 17th in the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin. All shortlisted merchants will be guests of Octabuild at the event.

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Michael McDonnell Managing  Editor of Irish Construction Industry Magazine & Plan Magazine

Email: michael@irishconstruction.com      WWW.MCDMEDIA.IE  WWW.IRISHCONSTRUCTION.COM

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