Double Award Win At British Chambers Awards

Two members of NI Chamber were national winners at the 2022 British Chambers Awards. Viberoptix and TODD Architects were presented with their awards along with six other category winners from across the UK at a special event which marked the closing of the London Stock Exchange in December.

Both companies were nominated for the UK final, having won their respective categories at the NI Chamber Business Awards earlier in the year.

Co Tyrone-based Viberoptix won the ‘Rapid Riser’ category, which recognises the work of an organisation that has demonstrated exceptional levels of growth and sustainable financial performance. A worthy winner, as since January 2020 the fibre broadband company has seen its headcount of direct staff grow from 20 to over 380, with an annual turnover of £40 million in 2022.

Presenting Naomhán McCrory (CEO) and Seán óg Brennan (CTO) with the award, Sarah Howard, Chair of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said:

“Viberoptix is a perfect example of a rapid riser – employees, turnover, and projects have all grown beyond belief during a very short and immensely challenging period of time. A cornerstone of their community, their ambitious expansion is continuing to provide secure employment and valuable up-skilling opportunities for workers in the locality.”

Naomhán McCrory, CEO of Viberoptix added:

“We are delighted to have been awarded the National Chamber Award for ‘Rapid Riser’. At Viberoptix, we have been on a trajectory of significant growth and development since the company started in January 2020. To be recognised first as regional then national winner, is testament to the hard work and dedication of our team who have made the success of Viberoptix possible, and we look forward to continuing this journey together.”

Architectural practice TODD Architects picked up the overall award for ‘Workforce Developer of the Year’ in recognition of its exemplary approach to the learning and development of its team, in a way which has enhanced overall business performance.

Congratulating Managing Director Paul Crowe and Tim Burgess, Principal of the firm’s London studio, Sarah Howard said:

“TODD’s sheer dedication to developing and nurturing a new generation of architects is hugely impressive. With the firm providing bursaries to staff, alongside a range of other supports, they are putting their money where their mouth is and actively contributing to the growth of new talent.

“The firm’s structured, ‘long-term investment’ approach to developing and retaining talent is also good for business. Their focus on learning and development allows TODD to enhance performance year on year, retaining its place as an industry and best practice leader.”