Chambers Ireland has today (15/08/09) announced the shortlist for the 2009 Excellence in Local Government Awards which will be held in association with the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government. The awards are also supported by Boots, Energia and Mullingar Crystal.
Announcing the shortlist, Ian Talbot, Chief Executive, Chambers Ireland said, Local authorities play a crucial role in ensuring that both businesses and communities operate and live in environments that befit their needs. These awards provide a unique platform to showcase the positive relationships that exist between businesses, chambers and local authorities. Every sector faces significant challenges and local government can play its part by facilitating cost effective but excellent services.
Commenting on the shortlisted nominees, Mr. John Gormley, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, remarked, Local government makes a huge contribution to the economy and to our daily lives through the range of services it provides. Excellence in public service delivery and consistent high standards of performance should be acknowledged and highlighted.
Todays announcement of the nominees for the Chambers Ireland 2009 Excellence in Local Government Awards serves to showcase the important and valuable work being undertaken by local authorities across the country and their continuing drive for innovation and value for money in services delivery. My Department is delighted to be associated with the Awards and I offer my heartiest congratulations to those short listed today."
Taking place on Wednesday 28th October in the Burlington Hotel Dublin, awards will be presented for a total of fourteen categories covering areas including: Arts and Culture; Outstanding Customer Service; Energy Conservation; Waste Management; Partnership with business; and Social and Community Development. Awards will also be presented to the Local Authority of the Year and, new to 2009, the Town & Borough Council of the Year.
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For further information please contact Jessica Dempsey, Press & Communications Officer, Chambers Ireland on 01-4004303, 086-6081605 or email jessica.dempsey@chambers.ie.
Chambers Ireland is Irelands largest business network with 60 member chambers representing 13,000 businesses on the island of Ireland.
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2009 Excellence in Local Government Awards Shortlist
Arts & Culture Award
Carlow Local Authorities VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art and George Bernard Shaw Theatre
Drogheda Borough Council Drogheda Arts Festival
Dublin City Council Dublin: One City, One Book 2009
South Dublin County Council NOISE South Dublin
South Dublin County Council RUA RED South Dublin Arts Centre
Wicklow County Council Wicklow's Historic Gaol
Youghal Town Council Investing in Heritage: A heritage-led regeneration strategy for Youghal 2005-2012
City/County Development Board Integrated Service Delivery Award
Cavan County Council The Bridge Street Centre
Donegal County Council Keeping Warm Community Initiative 2008
Kilkenny County Council Kilkenny Sudanese Resettlement Programme
South Dublin County Council An Integrated Economic Development Strategy for South Dublin County
Outstanding Customer Service Award
Cavan County Council Metered Water Management System
Kildare County Council Toys, Technology and Training
South Dublin County Council Self-Service Digital Space at the County Library, Tallaght
South Dublin County Council Accessible South Dublin County Downloadable Access Guides
Economic Development Award
Cavan County Council Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark
Cork City-County Councils Cork Area Strategic Plan 2001-2020
Cork County Council Marine Leisure Infrastructure Strategy for the Western Division of Cork County Council
Enniscorthy Town Council All-Ireland Farmers' Market Competition
Galway City Council Volvo Ocean Race Galway Stop Over
Youghal Town Council Youghal Socio-Economic Development Group
Environmental Initiative Award
Clare County Council The Burren Connect Project
Cork County Council The Green Mile
Mid West Regional Authority Mid West Energy & Emissions Balance and Climate Change Strategy/Climate Change Strategy Action Plan
Roscommon County Council Anglers Toilet Facilities for People with Disabilities at Ballinapark, Donamon, Co. Roscommon
South Dublin County Council Social Credits for Promoting Recycling/Reverse Vending Machine Recycling Initiative
South Dublin County Council Accessible Recycling
Boots Partnership with Business Award
Cavan Town Council Pilot Shop Front Improvement Initiative
Cork City Council Shanghai Sister City Project
Dublin City Council Business Improvement Plan
Galway City Council Galway City Coach Station and Webworks Building
Kildare County Council Working Together for a Safer Journey
Youghal Town Council Enterprise Youghal
Social and Community Development Award
Ballina Town Council Amenity Grant Fund
Bray Town Council Community Volunteer Scheme
Cavan County Council Castleaunderson All Ireland Scouting Project
Fingal County Council Sporting Fingal, Community-based Football Club
Kildare County Council Clocha Rince Library Project
Leitrim County Council Seαn Mac Diarmada Summer School
South Dublin County Council Garden for All Seasons
Westport Town Council Westport Tidy Towns Partnership
Sports and Recreation Award
Cavan County Council Con Smith Park Recreational Facility
Dublin City Council Fr. Collins Park
Greystones Town Council Greystones Sports & Recreational Centre
Kilkenny Borough and Kilkenny County Council Kilkenny Local Authorities Leisure Complex
South Dublin County Council Allotments
South Dublin County Council Tallaght Stadium
Energy Conservation Award
Dublin City Council LED Traffic Signal Conversion Project
Kerry County Council Kerry Local Authorities Energy Management Action Plan
Tralee Town Council Tobar Naofa Wood Chip District Heating Scheme
Waste Management Award
Drogheda Borough Council St. Paul's National School "Big Hog" Recycling Project
Dublin City Council Rediscover Furniture and Paint - Recycling Project
Technology Award
Limerick City Council Limerick Online Burial Records Service
Offaly County Council Redevelopment of Offaly County Council's new accessible Interactive Website and Introducing Local Elections LIVE
Planning Service Award
Dublin City Council
Offaly County Council
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