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Showcasing Success: Business Awards 2025
in association with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council and GMcG Chartered Accountants, the prestigious event celebrated the outstanding achievements of local businesses.
Sandra Wright, Head of Organisation and Workforce Design, NatWest Group; James O’Callaghan, HEMS Paramedic and David Sinton, Ulster Bank Branch Manager, Lisburn
New partnership between Ulster Bank and Air Ambulance NI ready for lift off
Ulster Bank has announced a new charity partnership with Air Ambulance Northern Ireland (AANI), committing to fundraising for only Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in the region. As a charity, AANI relies entirely on support from the public and local businesses to remain operational and requires around £2.5m in annual donations to continue to offer this life saving service. Through fundraising,
volunteering and raising awareness. Ulster Bank and AANI will work together in a strategic partnership to highlight the crucial work of this service and ensure that the charity is supported to continue to provide the very best, pre-hospital
critical care. On average, two individuals in Northern Ireland will find themselves in the need of care from AANI every day. Support helps the charity ensure its expert crew, comprised of a pilot, doctor and paramedic, can
attend medical incidents 365 days of the year. Colleen Milligan, Business Development Manager at AANI, welcomed the news of the new charity partnership:
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Guests were immersed in a dazzling New York, New York themed extravaganza, complete with glamorous red carpet entrances, exquisite cuisine, electrifying live entertainment, and dynamic moments, all masterfully presented by the charismatic local Radio Presenter, Cate Conway. Awards were presented in 14 categories, highlighting excellence in areas such as customer service, new business innovation, business success, and tourism. The black-tie ceremony was hosted by local Radio Presenter, Cate Conway and also featured entertainment performances by musical theatre stars from Peter Corry Productions - Northern Ireland’s premium corporate entertainment production company, who, for over 15 years have been col-
laborating with businesses to deliver one of a kind shows and events that are truly unforgettable. The cast, regularly seen on stages in London’s West End and beyond, delivered a stunning performance of musical theatre favourites including I Have a Dream, Hamilton, Defying Gravity, Your Song, Stars, and One Day More. They were joined for a spectacular finale by Peter Corry MBE, whose distinguished international career has seen him captivate audiences around the globe. His notable roles include Javert in Les Misérables, Sweeney in Sweeney Todd, and Fagin in Oliver! For more details and photos from the awards ceremony please visit www. lcccbusinessawards.com