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CREE-based landscaping, nursery and environmental services company, Hawthorn Nurseries & Landscaping Ltd. has been awarded the prestigious Landscape Quality Assured Award and a second special award for continuous progress in the development of their company.
The awards recognise and promote excellence in the horticultural industry. To achieve this award, the company must undergo a thorough audit by Bord Bia, structured around the highest industry standards.
Over 180 industry representatives attended the awards ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, Dublin. Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Shane McEntee presented the awards.
Hawthorn’s managing director, Seán Tubridy acknowledged the company’s success is down to a team effort
“All of our employees worked very hard to achieve the standards required to qualify for these awards. The success of Hawthorn would not be possible without the quality, commitment and enthusiasm of our employees.”
He went on to pay tribute the Hawthorn’s customers for the “interesting projects they involve us in and for their loyalty during these challenging times”.
Aidan Cotter, chief executive of Bord Bia, said, “The quality, high standards and dedication shown by this year’s winners displays the strength and determination of the horticulture industry in the light of the great challenges it currently faces.
Quality recipients pride themselves on delivering above and beyond consumer expectation.”
Hawthorn Ltd was established in 1997 and is an important employer in West Clare, operating out of a base at Clonhanmore, Cree.
The company has three divisions – landscape construction and maintenance, environmental services and nurseries.
Hawthorn has worked for many of the Mid-West Region’s leading businesses, including the Doonbeg Golf Club, while Clare County Council selected the company to develop parks under the Urban and Village Renewal Scheme, including Allender’s Field, Kilkee; Spanish Point beach and Scariff Riverside Walk.
