GRAHAM picked up the Highly Commended ‘Right Place to Work’ Irish News Workplace & Employment award 2009 at the awards ceremony on Thursday 18 June 2009.
A capacity crowd packed into the Ramada Hotel for the gala black-tie dinner, where among other guest speakers, Minister for Employment & Learning, Sir Reg Empey congratulated all the winners for their success in placing a firm emphasis on individuals and their positive contribution to the Northern Ireland workplace. Supporting the competition from its inception three years ago – he said it was “wonderful” to see the Workplace & Employment Awards going from strength to strength. “More businesses and organisations recognise the need to up skill their existing workforce so they can make the most of new opportunities,” he said.
Mark Prentice, General Manager, Firmus Energy, presented the ‘Right Place to Work’ award in the large organisation category to Christelle Martin, Internal Communications Manager, GRAHAM. The award was achieved for the company’s training and development opportunities for staff, commitment to local charities and community groups, supporting the use Fairtrade products and its overall response to environmental issues.
Others shortlisted in the large organisation category included Ikea Belfast, Henderson Group, Northern Bank and Sainsbury’s Supermarkets.
Pictured above: Christelle Martin, Internal Communications Manager, GRAHAM, receives the Highly Commended ‘Right Place to Work’ Award from Mark Prentice, General Manager, Firmus Energy.