There are many people in East Belfast who have played important roles in different industries, from education and health care to sports and business. One may even have shared with many their stories of business success in its difficult times and given valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Moreover, East Belfast is blessed with so many volunteers who are literally helping people to change their lives for the better every day. Such people should be rewarded.
Therefore, in association with George Best Belfast City Airport, the Eastside Awards have gained a reputation for recognizing all that is good about East Belfast. Every year the organizers are ready to hear inspiring stories of people coming together, their businesses innovations and improvements to keep them happy against all odds, as well as to demonstrate the contributions made to the social, economic, and community development of this area.
The number of finalists keeps getting better each and every year and it only means that East Belfast is lucky to be surrounded by such passionate and dedicated people.
Since 2017, the number of participants has increased by 40% and the number of applications by 20%. From the original concept to a recognizable brand, the Eastside Awards continues to exceed the expectations of all participants.
The nominations Eastside Award could be for:
- Contribution to the Arts;
- Tourism Experience;
- Business Growth;
- Best Hair Salon;
- Employer of the Year;
- Volunteer of the Year;
- Individual Contribution to Sport;
- Best Community Project;
- Educator of the Year, etc.
You can see that the judges distinguish a truly amazing and diverse range of winners, so the success of the award shows the talents of the local community and the contributions made to business, volunteerism and community service development.
Every year the Award winners are announced at a glittering celebration. Guests are usually treated to a sparkling drinks reception, sumptuous three course meal and live entertainment at what promises always to be the social event of the year.
If you want to participate in the next Eastside Awards, you can share your story, even your friend’s or relative’s story, of how you handled the situation during the pandemic and supported others. Maybe you know someone who risked their lives to help others during the isolation.
The world should know about people who do good things.