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Facilities Management Awards 2020 shortlist announced

The FM Awards will be held on Thursday, January 30th, in the Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin

Mon, Jan 27, 2020, 10:00 Updated: Mon, Jan 27, 2020, 12:58

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The 2019 Facilities Management Awards

The shortlist has been announced for the Facilities Management Awards 2020 with this year receiving a record-breaking number of entries from companies across the country.

The event will celebrate those in the community who have excelled over the past 12 months working on standout projects and providing world-class service in Ireland.

O’Dwyer Real Estate were nominated on this year’s shortlist, Siobhan O’Dwyer, MSCSI MRICS (CEO), commented on the achievement; “The Facilities Management awards recognise excellence in the industry which is why O’Dwyer Real Estate Management are delighted to be shortlisted for Property Management Company of the Year.”

Shortlisted across three different categories, An Post’s facilities and sustainability manager, John Smith, commented on the importance of their nomination in the Excellence in Sustainability category; “The sustainability team in An Post are delighted (as a Sustainable Development Goal Champion) to be shortlisted for the Excellence in Sustainability category, among others, and now to be recognised by our peer group as being among the top companies in the country is a fantastic achievement.”

Sodexo were shortlisted in two categories for their achievements in cleaning and client service providing. Aidan Walker, client relationship director, said; “Being shortlisted for both Cleaning Service Provider of the Year and Client & Service Provider Partnership of the Year is an accomplishment in itself, and we are excited for an evening of networking and celebration at the Facilities Management Awards 2020.”

Tork, an Essity brand, is title sponsor of the Facilities Management Awards for the second year. Liam Smith, Essity professional hygiene sales director Ireland, commented on their experience as title sponsor: “Essity, with our leading brand Tork, are excited to again sponsor the Facilities Management Awards and recognise their importance in the Irish facilities management industry. The Awards align closely with our own focus on leading innovation in products, services and sustainability. This year’s Awards shortlist demonstrates that the industry is developing at a very fast pace and embracing increasing customer needs.”

Aramark is also sponsoring the awards this year. Stuart McIntosh, head of workplace solutions, said; “As world-class facilities providers, Aramark are supporting the Facilities Management Awards as we support the recognition of those thriving in the industry. Congratulations to all of the shortlisted companies.”

An independent panel of recognised expert judges, drawn from academia, business and broader related sectors determined each winner of the night.

On the judging panel is Eileen Salmon, EMEA workplace programme lead, LinkedIn, commented on the judging process: “The Facilities Management Awards are an excellent way to recognise Best Practice and Innovation in our profession. The work of many workplace and FM professionals often goes unnoticed and only comes under the spotlight when something goes wrong or when a new office opens – as if by magic. I have had the privilege of being a member of the judging panel of the FM Awards for the last three years and have been impressed at how the bar continues to be raised each year. I wish to congratulate everyone who entered the awards and in particular those who are shortlisted and I look forward to seeing the winners announced on January 30th.”

Judges