Winners in the 13 responsible business categories were announced at the black-tie event held at ICC Belfast, hosted by presenters Mark Simpson and Sarah Travers. Builders’ merchant JP Corry was named Northern Ireland Responsible Company of the Year.

The winners in 2024 are:

• NI Responsible Company of the Year, sponsored by Encirc – JP Corry
• Diversity and Inclusion Award, sponsored by Belfast Harbour – SSE Airtricity
• Climate Action Award, sponsored by Heron Energy – Version 1
• Collaborative Action Award, sponsored by Arthur Cox – ABP Northern Ireland
• Employer of Choice Award, sponsored by Ulster University – SSE Airtricity
• Impact in Your Community Award, sponsored by SPAR NI – Allstate Northern Ireland
• Nature & Biodiversity Award, sponsored by SONI – Encirc
• One-to-Watch Award, sponsored by Danske Bank – Version 1
• Responsible Business Ambassador Award, sponsored by SSE Airtricity – Diarmuid Mullan, Heron Bros Ltd
• Responsible Product / Service Award, sponsored by Translink – Inclutech
• Responsible Technology Innovation Award, sponsored by Allstate NI – Inclutech
• Skills & Education Award, sponsored by A&O Shearman – CME Group
• Wellbeing at Work Award, sponsored by Larne Port – AG Paving + Building Products

2024 is the 19th year of the Awards which are run in partnership with key sponsor Henry Brothers, along with media partners Ulster Business and U105.

Vicky Davies, Chair of BITC in Northern Ireland and Chief Executive of Danske Bank, commented: “These Awards provide a platform to showcase and celebrate the most innovative and inspirational responsible businesses. As the only Awards dedicated to responsible business in NI, this is a unique opportunity for leaders in all areas of responsible business to be recognised and rewarded for going beyond profit to be a force for good for society and the environment, and they serve as a way to inspire others to follow suit.”

To read case studies from the winners and find out more about the Awards, visit www.bitcni.org.uk/awards.