A Night to Remember at the Ards Peninsula Business Awards 2026

Award winners with trophy

On Friday 12th June, our team at Peninsula Care Services had the pleasure of attending the prestigious Ards Peninsula Business Awards at the beautiful Clandeboye Lodge Hotel and what an unforgettable evening it turned out to be!

The night began with a warm welcome and drinks reception, giving us the opportunity to connect with fellow local businesses and soak up the incredible atmosphere. We were then officially greeted by the President of the Newtownards Chamber of Trade, marking the start of a fantastic celebration of excellence across our local business community.

Guests were treated to a delicious four-course dinner, and we were delighted to sit together as a team, sharing in the excitement of the evening. With anticipation building, the awards ceremony soon commenced, expertly hosted by TV presenter Holly Hamilton, alongside a lineup of special guests including Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Rhys McClenaghan.

We were honoured to be shortlisted as finalists in two highly competitive categories:

  • Best Company to Work For
  • Customer Service Excellence

To be recognised alongside such outstanding businesses was already a tremendous achievement.

Best Company to Work For

The finalists in this category included:

  • Ace Vets NI
  • John Minnis Estate Agents
  • Mortgage IQ
  • Stairlift Solutions NI
  • Specsavers Newtownards
  • Peninsula Care Services

We were absolutely thrilled when Peninsula Care Services was announced as the winner. It was an incredibly proud moment for our entire team.

Customer Service Excellence

The finalists were:

  • Peninsula Care Services
  • Shine Malcolm Hairdressing
  • Specsavers Newtownards
  • Stairlift Solutions NI
  • The Goose Coffee House

Still celebrating our first win, we were overwhelmed when our name was called once again, a double win! Our table erupted with cheers as we realised we had also taken home the Customer Service Excellence Award.

A Proud Moment for Our Team

Winning both awards in one evening was not only unexpected but truly humbling. We are immensely grateful to the judging panel for recognising the hard work, dedication, and passion that goes into everything we do.

Our Director, Jonny Cook, summed it up perfectly:

“It’s all about the people here at Peninsula Care Services. From our nurses and care assistants to our community care teams, office staff, and management, every single person plays a vital role. It’s this collective effort that makes us a great place to work and allows us to deliver excellence in customer service every day.”

These awards belong to every member of our team, whose commitment and compassion make a real difference in the lives of those we support.

Celebrating Our Success

Our trophies are now proudly displayed at our office reception, where both staff and visitors can see them. They now take their place alongside our other achievements, each one representing the dedication and heart of our entire organisation.

We couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished together, and we’re excited to continue building on this success.

Thank you to everyone who supports Peninsula Care Services – we couldn’t do it without you!

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