Cork duo triumph at National Digital Awards
Two Cork businesses have taken home prizes at the National Digital Awards series.
West Cork business hub Ludgate took home the Business Hub of the Year Award with the prestigious Digital Impact of the Year Award going to child development platform Gabadoo.
Organised by Digital Business Ireland, the country’s dedicated representative body for the digital and e-commerce sector, and permanent tsb, the winners were announced on Thursday. The virtual ceremony was hosted by Jonathan Healy.
This year, the awards spanned 20 categories, and attracted more than 400 entries from businesses, people and organisations across Ireland. The winners included websites, digital innovation and the people who power them, and leading brands such as ez Living, An Post, Harvey Norman, and Currys.
There was no cost to make a submission to the National Digital Awards, due to the ongoing support of Digital Business Ireland’s long standing partnership with permanent tsb and the generosity of the awards’ category sponsors.
Secretary General of Digital Business Ireland, Lorraine Higgins said: “We were truly delighted to recognise the tremendous achievements of so many businesses, organisations and the people who power them through our National Digital Awards programme. Given that we received over 400 entries to this year’s series, including many from Cork, it is fair to say that our expert judging panel had a momentous task in selecting the winners and runners-up in each category. The talent, innovation and ambition showcased by both Gabadoo and Ludgate Hub was inspiring to all who were part of the judging process.”
“This awards programme would not have been possible without the support of our partners in permanent tsb, who continue to champion SMEs and businesses in every town, across every county in Ireland. We also wish to extend our most heartfelt congratulations to Gabadoo and Ludgate Hub who have both demonstrated true excellence in digital.”
Mags Brennan, Head of Business Banking at Permanent TSB, Mags Brennan said: “Throughout 2021, businesses throughout Ireland have faced extraordinary challenges. In responding to shifting consumer trends, many have had to transform their operations and embrace digitalisation and all that it offers. The resilience, determination and entrepreneurial spirit that has been shown by businesses over the last year has been nothing short of remarkable.
“I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to Gabadoo and Ludgate Hub and to all of this year’s winners, while offering a sincere thank you to the 400 businesses who took the time to enter across the three award categories. Permanent TSB is honoured to support the National Digital Awards in celebrating your achievements, while acknowledging everything that you have overcome in the last year.”