Whoriskeys EUROSPAR in Ramelton has won a National Q Mark Award for Hygiene and Food Safety at The National Q Mark Awards.
Known as the ‘Oscars’ of Business Excellence, The Q Mark Award is the highest accolade an Irish business can achieve, given both the intense competition and the exacting standards required.
Speaking at this year’s awards, Irene Collins, Managing Director of EIQA said: “It’s great to see the 36 strong team in Whoriskeys being recognised in this new category which recognises a commitment to continuous improvement, as continuous improvement is a focal point of their culture and business strategy.
Almost 600 people representing 140 companies attended a formal black-tie ceremony in competition for one of only 27 awards presented. The evening was filled with celebration but also a heady anticipation as many familiar faces waited for the final results to be announced.
Christine McGonigle, a spokesperson for Whoriskeys, said: “To win a Q Mark Award and a national title for all our staff, our customers, our town is town is the epitome of success for us. There is no higher accolade than a Q Mark demonstrates to our customers’ hygiene and food safety are at the very core of our business. A Q Mark Award is national recognition and validation of the entire team’s hard work and enthusiasm.
“To win a Q Mark award is an enormous honour and achievement and a source of outstanding pride for everyone.”
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