Johnstown Estate Hotel & Spa, Enfield, Co. Meath
Saturday 7th December 2024
Come and celebrate a great industry night out with friends and work colleagues at the stunning Johnstown Estate Hotel & Spa, in Enfield, Co. Meath on the 7th of December 2024. This year’s event sees the return of Hector O’hEoachagin as host. It is always a well attended event with a great nights entertainment lined up for our industry guests.
The Machinery Movers magazine Industry Awards is the ideal event to end a year of hard work by bringing together the industry and celebrating our combined achievements throughout the year.
Book your accommodation:
Johnstown Estate Hotel & Spa: 046 – 954 0000
Moyvalley Hotel: 046 9548000
Glen Royal Hotel: 01 6290909
The code for everyone booking hotels is ” Machinery Movers Magazine Industry Awards 2024″ (By Phone only)
To book your table or to sponsor an award for the Machinery Movers Magazine Industry Awards.
Contact Brian at (083) 433 5968 or Amanda at (083) 104 5837
Or Email brian@machinerymovers.ie or Amanda amanda@machinerymovers.ie
How to enter the Machinery Movers Magazine 2024 awards
Firms can also be nominated for each relevant award. Email Brian@machinerymovers.ie directly with your notice to enter into the awards.
The criteria for each award will be clearly set out and those entering the awards will be required to submit the material on time.
The Awards will be fair and independently judged by a panel put in place by Machinery Movers Magazine.
The entry process for some of the awards will vary, updates will be provided on a regular basis.
Closing date: 14th October for initial entries
1LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
This award will be presented to a person of outstanding lifetime contribution to the Irish construction sector. This person must have a proven track record of dedication to high standards in construction and the world about them.
2SUSTAINABLE METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION AWARD
This award will be for a company who can demonstrate limiting waste by reusing materials and therefore minimizing waste on a series of projects and it has become common place in the companies ethos. The company must show how they have controlled waste, the reuse of materials from old structures into new structures.
3YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Celebrate the next generation of construction leaders with the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, this award highlights their outstanding contributions to shaping the future of the construction industry.
4PLANT HIRE COMPANY 2024
This award will be presented to a company with an outstanding track record of service to the industry. A company that never lets it’s clients down and goes the extra mile everytime to provide great customer service from equipment to back up service. Your customers must tell us why your firm is the best
5BEST RENTAL COMPANY 2024
Does your rental firm stand out amongst the crowd? This award will be presented to the rental firm who wants to win this award and can demonstrate that they run the best Rental firm from the moment the clients calls or emails.
6IRELAND’S BEST QUARRY 2024
This award will be presented to a Quarry with a strong emphasis on it’s responsibility on running a good clean quarry inside and out. Good modern Equipment, a committed workforce who enjoy working for the quarry company. The highest of safety standards are a must. We are particularly keen to hear about a commitment to training and development for employees.
7WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION
Applauding Women breaking barriers in construction with the Women in Construction Award. This award honours the remarkable contributions of women in reshaping the industry landscape. Recognising their leadership, innovation and dedication, this award highlights their invaluable impact on advancing diversity and inclusion within the construction sector.
8ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING AWARD
This award is for the home grown manufacturer producing products for the construction and quarrying sector. Ireland is full of excellent engineering and manufacturers, all options will be given serious consideration with the only criteria is that the products your firm produces is manufactured on the island of Ireland. This award will be hotly anticipated and your entry must be of the highest standard.
9BEST CIVIL ENGINEERING COMPANY 2024
A company that has the ability to prove its capabilities across multiple disciplines. Whether it is constructing a road or building a bridge we would like to hear how the winner who working in the modern age reduces its carbon footprint, produce projects on time and has a solid working relationship with it’s partners.
10CONTRACT CRUSHING CONTRACTOR 2024
The award will go to the company who can demonstrate high standards of efficiency and productivity when it comes to producing aggregate. With a particular emphasis on staff safety and training we will want to understand how your company stands out above the rest.
11DEMOLITION COMPANY 2024
Can your company knock it down, do it with expertise and care and or in tight spaces? We want to hear how your firm works in a modern era, how you dispose of CDW and in particularly how your firm preps a site prior to demolition phase.
12QUARRY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
The Quarry Equipment Manufacturer of the Year Award, recognises companies who are producing top-quality equipment for the construction and quarrying sectors. This award honors companies that prioritise innovation, safety and reliability in their manufacturing processes, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance efficiency and productivity on job sites. Entries showcasing a commitment to sustainability and employee development are highly encouraged.
13HAULAGE COMPANY 2024
One of the most undervalued services in the construction game without the Haulage firms very litle would get done. As the industry changes we want to hear how your firm is adapting to those changes. Does your firm have the ability to keep pace with the changes, run a modern efficient fleet and provide a top class service to your clients?
14ACCESS EQUIPMENT AWARD 2024
One of the best performing sectors in Irish construction with sales at an all time high Access Equipment is in big demand. Does your firm provide a first class service every time, commitment to investment in the latest equipment to ensure your clients get the best products? Enter this award and let the industry know why your firm is the best access equipment company of 2024.
15NORTHERN IRELAND’S BEST CIVILS & PLANT HIRE
Your firm maybe based in Northern Ireland however it does not matter where your firm is hired we want to hear how Northern Ireland’s best Civils & Plant Hire company is getting the job done. High standards in project delivery, a diverse range of works and a commitment to reducing your carbon footprint.
16TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
How are your products changing the face of construction. As technology continues to change how construction is done we want to hear from Innovators that are doing it. The winner of this award can be either the producer of the Tech or simply the user of the technology on the construction site.
17GROUNDWORKS CONTRACTOR
The Groundworks Contractor of the Year, celebrates companies that lead the way in executing foundational construction projects with a commitment to sustainability and efficiency. This prestigious accolade recognises firms that demonstrate exemplary waste management practices, incorporating materials reuse and minimising environmental impact. Entries showcasing innovative approaches, dedication to safety and high-quality project delivery are encouraged for consideration.
18DEALER SALES PERSON OF THE YEAR
The Dealer Sales Person of Year, celebrates individuals who excel in providing exceptional service and expertise in equipment sales within the construction industry. Recognising outstanding salesmanship, product knowledge and dedication to customer satisfaction, this award honours sales professionals who consistently go above and beyond to meet the needs of their clients and contribute to the success of their company.
19UTILITY CONTRACTOR AWARD 2024
Does your firm specialise in Utilities? Working in one of the most important sectors in Ireland we are keen to hear how your firm is working in the current climate and your companies ability to demonstrate its ability to work across various services from Wind, Water, Electricity, Gas and other crucial services.
20ROAD SURFACING CONTRACTOR
Recognising excellence in road surfacing, the Road Surfacing Contractor of the Year Award, celebrates companies that excel in delivering high-quality, durable road surfaces. This award honours contractors who demonstrate exceptional efficiency, precision and innovation in their road construction projects, ensuring safe and reliable transportation infrastructure for communities across Ireland.
21RAIL CONTRACTOR 2024
The Best Rail Contractor Award will see one of Ireland’s hardest working contractors presented with an award for outstanding and extremely skilled type of work. Using specialist tools and attachments the Rail Contractor works mostly goes unnoticed however as the rail network across Ireland expands the Rail Contractor must be fully equipped with machinery and expertise to get the vital works done.
22PLANT MACHINERY MANAGER 2024
The Plant machinery manager is the engine of the business, his/her job is to ensure all plant machinery is at its peak performance. The winner of this award will have all the tools to hand to ensure they are a worthy winner.
23HEALTH, SAFETY & TRAINING STANDARDS 2024
Does your company make safety & well being of your employees its first priority? We are keen to hear about the practices that stand out. Firms that have a big emphasis on training, safety, development of H&S on the work site should enter this category.
Terms & Conditions
- To participate in the Awards, companies can either self-nominate or be recommended by others.
- All entries must be submitted by October 14th, 2024, through the link on https://machinerymovers.ie/awards.
- After the initial submission, eligible firms will be shortlisted, and an evaluation process will ensue.
- Strict adherence to the specified requirements during the evaluation is mandatory, with no exceptions.
- Extensions can be requested by contacting 01 – 5134967 or emailing Brian@machinerymovers.ie, this must be done before the final submission date on November 13, 2024.
- Firms or their contractors facing legal issues related to employee law or illegal activities in Irish courts will be disqualified from the Awards process.
- Confidentiality is maintained as entries from one firm are not shared with competitors.
- The Awards process involves grading each element based on points, and the decisions of the judges and organisers are considered final.