How friendly is your business? Do you know the friendliest business in Dublin?

The search is on to find the winners of the JCI Dublin Friendly Business Awards 2008.

JCI Dublin, also known as Junior Chamber International Dublin, has been involved in promoting the efforts of young people, entrepreneurs and businesses in Ireland for over 51 years. This autumn they are searching the city of Dublin for the most outstandingly friendly businesses.

The Friendly Business Awards are one of the highlights of the JCI Dublin year and the winners will be announced at a ceremony in The Mansion House on 30th October.

This is the second year of the Friendly Business Awards, which were set up to recognize the importance of small and friendly businesses in the Dublin area. Former winners of the prestigious award have been the Fresh Food Co, Donnybrook Fair and The Design Yard.

“We are delighted to have the opportunity to promote the great work done by businesses in Dublin over the last year. We are looking for those companies who deserve recognition for their efforts on behalf of the consumer in the capital city. While there are five categories of award, we are opening it up to all businesses in Dublin who feel they provide a friendly service and welcome customers in with open arms,” said Kevin Guerin, President, JCI Dublin.

The categories for entry include pharmacies, food retail shops, retail outlets excluding food shops, best retail international and travel agencies. There is also an overall award for the business found to be the friendliest in Dublin.

An international team of experts will be carrying out incognito visits to all entrants to ensure that only the friendliest businesses get the recognition they deserve.

Full details of the competition can be found on the website: www.friendlybusinessawards.com or www.jcidublin.com

If you know of a business, based in Dublin which has made a lasting contribution and effort to be a friendly and consumer-centred enterprise, why not enter them.

Closing date is 10th October 2008. Businesses or members of the public can register for the awards online or return application forms to JCI Dublin, Friendly Business Awards, 7 Clare St, Dublin 2.

Above: President JCI Dublin Kevin Guerin, Deputy President JCI Dublin Michelle Daly and Laura Hadade at the launch.