Hunt on for Ireland's business talent

 

The hunt is on for Ireland's premium business talent as the European Business Awards 2010 sponsored by HSBC opens for entries across the EU.

Now in its fourth year, the European Business Awards is recognised as the hallmark of innovation, success and sustainability across the EU. The Awards provide an opportunity for businesses of all sizes and across all sectors in Ireland to represent their country on a pan European scale across eight awards categories.

After a judging process led by Europe's most respected business leaders, winners will accept their accolades before an audience of over 400 of Europe's top politicians, business leaders, entrepreneurs, business commentators and media at an Awards Ceremony in Paris in November. Prior to this, HSBC Corporate Banking Ireland will be hosting a ceremony in Dublin in June at which Ireland's ten nominees will be announced.

Last year, Irish company Freelow was the overall winner of the 2009 Ruban d'Honneur European Business Award in the category of the Information and Communication Technology Effectiveness.

Alan Duffy, head of HSBC Corporate Banking Ireland says that Irish businesses have what it takes to take top honours.

"I think that Irish Businesses are extremely adept at facing and overcoming challenges and have shown themselves to be innovative, adaptable and still ambitious, despite the economic circumstances. I believe that we can show Europe what we have to offer through these awards and I'm very pleased that HSBC can be part of it."