Well done folks! Mayor's praise for local achievers
At the outset of last Monday night’s, August meeting of Council, the following were among those included in his praise:
Acorn Homes and their site foreman, Alan White, on attaining a NHBC ‘Pride in the Job’ construction award for the Cornhill Country Estate in Kells and Connor.
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Hide AdCambridge House Grammar School on reaching the Northern Bank Schools' Trophy final.
Londonderry on winning its bid to be the first ever UK City of Culture in 2013.
Ballymena entrepreneur Willie Wright on being awarded a DSc(Eng) for services to engineering by Queen’s University.
Baroness Nuala O’Loan on receiving a Doctorate of Laws (LLD) from Queen's for distinction in public service.
Ian Paisley on taking a seat in the House of Lords.
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Hide AdBallykeel I Residents’ Association and the Harryville Partnership on winning an NIHE group award for the North East area for their work on an environmental arts project.
Irish dancer Lauren McKeegan of the Royal Tara School of Dancing on winning the overall under-nine champion at an all-Ireland Dancing Competition. And her sister Emma who came third and fifth in her classes.
Ballymena Bocce Team on their success in the all-Ireland championships in Limerick.
Ballymena firm JBE Building Services Ltd on winning contracts which will secure the jobs over over 100 staff and employees.
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Hide AdFernisky Frames on attaining a province-wide accolade for customer satisfaction.
Technical Transport Products on being award Thermo King’s Dealer of the Year award.
Newferry on the official opening of a major new tourist facility.
Council staff on their contribution to the success of locally held Milk Cup matches and events.