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09/06/2017

Farrans Wins Responsible Business Award

Farrans has won an accolade at the Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland.

The company secured the 'Education Award' at the ceremony in Belfast Waterfront Hall on Thursday, 01 June.

The award was given to Farrans for helping to raise the aspirations and achievements of young people through its education strategy and bespoke education initiatives.

The Responsible Business Awards celebrate firms that are making a difference by taking practical action to address pressing social and environmental issues – transforming communities and changing lives.

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Roy Adair CBE, Chair, Business in the Community NI and Chief Executive, Belfast Harbour, said: "With award entries up 20% on last year, the judges had a tough time on their hands deciding the winners – the standard for entries was truly exceptional."

Image: (L to R) John Wilson (Farrans MD), Gillian McKee (Business in the Community), Liesbeth Vermeirfrom (category sponsor Allen & Overy), Darrell McGuckian (Farrans Director), Brigid McGuigan (Farrans Community Engagement Manager), Clare McAllister (key sponsor Electric Ireland).

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