Hawthorn Heights have been selected as the winner of the Northern Irish Exporter of the year at the Causeway Exchange Awards 2023.

Causeway: Ireland Scotland Business Exchange is a not-for-profit business membership organisation that connects professionals from across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland. The organisation has a key aim to support and encourage business growth and collaboration in businesses across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Supported by the Irish and Scottish governments, the Causeway Exchange works regularly in close partnership with key Irish and UK agencies on shared ambitions and activities to connect businesses and foster closer economic and cultural ties. The long-term goal is to help promote and support business growth on both sides of the Irish Sea.

Sponsored by Invest NI and Northern Irish Connections, the award is a celebration of a Northern Irish business that has made a significant impact in Scotland, by either exporting business across the Irish Sea or by exporting products or services to Scotland. Working across Northern Ireland, Ireland and Scotland, Hawthorn Heights have become a market leader in the design and construction of play parks, sports pitches and large public spaces. They have built strong relationships with councils, suppliers and customers, which has led to ongoing success on both sides of the Irish Sea.

Hawthorn Heights were also shortlisted for the Innovative Organisation of the Year at the awards for their playground safety surfacing Tumble Turf.