Blue Fin Software Solutions were invited to attend the Beyond NI Business Awards 2012. The awards gala dinner was held on Friday 25th May with the glittering event was held in the Grand Ballroom of the spectacular Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Co.Down.

The event was hosted by BBC’s Sarah Travers, with after dinner entertainment provided by comedian Neil Dougan and dancing to The Jukebox Jurors Big Band. It also provided an excellent opportunity to network with many other local business people and business representatives.

The Castlewellan based software company were short – listed for the awards and won the award for Best Export Business. Such an honour to be awarded this achievement!

The Award:

This award recognises the achievement, innovation and excellence of businesses large and small from Down district, in reaching new markets by exporting their products or services to areas outside of Northern Ireland. (GB and Republic of Ireland will be considered as exporting).

The judging panel will be looking for evidence of the following:

– Exporting and Marketing Strategy

– Sustainability

– International Trade Growth Achieved

– Management Excellence