The Ballymena Business Excellence Awards 2026 took place on October 22, 2026, at the Tullyglass Hotel

5. William Walker of category sponsors Country Garage BMW presents the Business Premises Award to Ellie Alexander and Aileen McGarry of Primark, Ballymena.
William Walker of category sponsors Country Garage BMW presents the Business Premises Award to Ellie Alexander and Aileen McGarry of Primark, Ballymena. | John McIlwaine

6. Clive Edgar of sponsors Fuelwise presents the Customer Service Award (Retail Section) to Pamela Gourley of Create and Conquer.
Clive Edgar of sponsors Fuelwise presents the Customer Service Award (Retail Section) to Pamela Gourley of Create and Conquer. | John McIlwaine

7. Kathleen Anderson, Eileen McBride, Karen Wilson of the Northern Ireland Childrens Hospice receive a cheque for £16,000 from Tom Wiggins and Chamber President Peter Houston at the Ballymena Business Excellence awards in Tullyglass Hotel.
Kathleen Anderson, Eileen McBride, Karen Wilson of the Northern Ireland Childrens Hospice receive a cheque for £16,000 from Tom Wiggins and Chamber President Peter Houston at the Ballymena Business Excellence awards in Tullyglass Hotel. | John McIlwaine

8. Best Innovative Small Business Award winner Sarah Lacey of Nourish and Nurture receives her award from Stephen Scullion of category sponsor Michelin Development UK
Best Innovative Small Business Award winner Sarah Lacey of Nourish and Nurture receives her award from Stephen Scullion of category sponsor Michelin Development UK | John McIlwaine

