Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh the annual business award that recognises, honours and celebrates all the great bilingual work done in Galway City is now open for nominations.
Gaillimh le Gaeilge, the organisation responsible for the promotion for the Irish language in business in Galway city is currently looking for the best bilingual business in Galway city. This prestigious business award offers the chance to any business/organisation using the Irish language in Galway city to win a ‘fantastic business package’ to the value of €15,000.
This business package involves an advertising deal with the Galway Advertiser, 38 daytime advertising spots with Galway Bay FM, consultation on printing, design and marketing with Snap Printing, free membership for a year with the Galway Chamber and with Gaillimh le Gaeilge. This year, Gaillimh le Gaeilge welcomes Galway Airport on board with four return flights to Edinburgh for the Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh winner!
The winner will also receive Séala Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh a ‘Q Mark’ for the Irish language in Galway city as well as a beautiful piece of sculpture especially designed by the famous artist Pádraic Reaney symbolising the 14 Tribes of Galway, with one “present day Tribe” representing the winner of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh and future winners to come.
This fantastic prize will be awarded to the best business in Galway city that demonstrates a visable, genuine and creative use of the Irish language within its business, thus impacting on its staff and the bilingual image of the city.
Last year’s winner of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh, Siobhán Feeney from Corrib Removals and Storage outlines the benefits of taking part in this prestigious event.
“At Corrib Removals and Storage we were honoured and excited to win the prestigious Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh award 2007. In the weeks leading up to the award, there was such enthusiasm and excitement amongst staff, and also customers.
“We were delighted with the publicity the business received from local media, both before and after winning the award. With the publicity surrounding the award, our efforts in promoting the use of Irish were recognized and it definitely resulted in an increase in business.”
Gaillimh le Gaeilge provides a ‘Gaeilge sa Ghnó’ service, free of charge to help businesses/organisations prepare for the award.
If you are interested in getting involved with Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh, contact Gaillimh le Gaeilge’s office on 091 568876 or email [email protected].
