David Gildea has been crowned Business Person of the Year at last night’s Letterkenny Chamber Annual Business Awards.
Mr Gildea is the owner of software company, CloudRanger which is based in the LYIT’s CoLab centre.
The company was recently bought out by a large American Multi-National but continues to be based in Letterkenny and recently took on a number of new employees.
There were congratulations all round last night in the Radisson Blu Hotel during the awards which were sponsored by the Donegal News.
MC for the evening was Keith Fletcher and President of the Chamber, Leonard Watson addressed the large gathering.
The following is a list of those who took away awards on the night.
Business person of the year – David Gildea, CloudRanger
Excellence in Customer Service – Kelly’s Diner
Growth Through Export Award – SeaQuest Systems
Hall of Fame – Paul Reynolds, Property Partners Auctioneers and Courtyard Shopping Centre
Employee of the year – Sara Zaharia of Kelly’s diner
Business Excellence Award – Champions Travel
Best Community Health and Well-Being Initiative – Ray Community Group
Best Innovations & Creativity Award – North West Aluminum
Excellence in Marketing Award – Watson Hire
Best Start-Up Business Award – Donegal Commercial Vehicles
Retailer of the year – Foy & Company
Female Achiever Award – Sarah Marie McDevitt, Pinehill Studios
Best Tourism Initiative Award – Off the Street Food Fest LK
Embracing Cross Border Trade Award – PJ Designs
Professional Services Award – J T Physiotherapy