City Centre Initiative and Derry Chamber of Commerce have officially launched the highly anticipated 2025 North West Business Awards this week, calling on businesses across the region to ‘save the date’ for one of the most prestigious celebrations of local success.

Set to take place at the City Hotel on Friday 23rd May 2025, this unmissable event will shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of local businesses and entrepreneurs over the past year. More than just an awards ceremony, the night promises to be an unforgettable evening of recognition, networking, and celebration, bringing together the best and brightest of the North West’s business community.

In a joint statement Jim Roddy, City Centre Initiative, and Anna Doherty, Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, said:

“We are very pleased to launch the 2025 North West Business Awards and will be looking forward to celebrating not only our winners this year but everyone who has kept the economy of the North West striving forward over the past year.

“The North West is a unique economy and contributes significantly to the wider Northern Ireland economy. With these awards, we want to acknowledge the vitality and spirit of the business sector within the city and region and highlight those who excel in fields such as innovation, customer service, and creativity among other disciplines. The calibre of entries each year represents the best in business and entrepreneurship and we believe it is essential to recognise the efforts and achievements of our local businesses.”

Proudly sponsored once again by Bank of Ireland, the 2025 North West Business Awards will showcase the innovation and excellence that makes our region’s businesses sector thrive.

Entries will open for the awards on the CCI website from Monday 24th February for a period of six weeks, and further information on the North West Business Awards can be found at the Facebook and Instagram pages @NWBizAwards or via the City Centre Initiative or our Derry Chamber website.

Local businesses are the backbone of the North West economy, fuelling growth and driving regional prosperity. Recognising the achievements of these businesses through the North West Business Awards is more than just a celebration – it provides a platform to acknowledge those who go above and beyond, inspiring others to strive for excellence and contribute to our region’s continued success.