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

13. Laura Millar (centre) of sponsors GALGORM presents the Right Place to Work Award to Genevieve Martin and Connor Martin of the JAQ Group
Laura Millar (centre) of sponsors GALGORM presents the Right Place to Work Award to Genevieve Martin and Connor Martin of the JAQ Group | John McIlwaine

14. Maxine and Marcus Gracewell of sponsors Travelmax received a Highly Commended award in the Family Business of the Year which was sponsored by Danske Bank
Maxine and Marcus Gracewell of sponsors Travelmax received a Highly Commended award in the Family Business of the Year which was sponsored by Danske Bank | John McIlwaine

15. David Small & Erin Small of Smallcost Carpets who won the Family Business of the Year award are seen here with Josh McIlroy of sponsors Danske Bank.
David Small & Erin Small of Smallcost Carpets who won the Family Business of the Year award are seen here with Josh McIlroy of sponsors Danske Bank. | John McIlwaine

16. Aileen Mark & Jackie Reid of McDonalds, Ballymena with the Highly Commended Award they received in Team of the Year category which was sponsored by CLARKE.
Aileen Mark & Jackie Reid of McDonalds, Ballymena with the Highly Commended Award they received in Team of the Year category which was sponsored by CLARKE. | John McIlwaine

