Business nominees set to shine at Ulster Tatler Awards 2022

Two of the most competitive categories at this year’s Ulster Tatler Awards are set to be the Businessman of the Year and Businesswoman of the Year Awards.

The Ulster Tatler Awards, now in its 15th year, celebrate the achievements of homegrown individuals and businesses, the likes of which have been filling the pages of the province’s leading lifestyle and society magazine for more than 50 years.

With fields ranging right across the business scope, five men and five women all homegrown from across the province, are in the running for the two coveted business awards.

Contesting this year’s Businesswoman of the Year award are Drew Watson of UN/ALTERED luxury athleisure, Christine Mackin of Radiance Beauty & Day Spa, Shelley Lowry of Shelley Lowry Talent and Dr. Bonny Armstrong, Advanced Aesthetic Clinician.

Amongst the men shortlisted for the Businessman award are James Scullion of Rapid Agency, Gary Doherty of Think Network and James Blake of Vindicta Digital.

Ulster Tatler Awards

Other categories on the evening include arts, beauty, fashion, interiors and hospitality, while the ceremony also recognises familiar faces who have helped put Northern Ireland on the map, in the form of Celebrity of the Year, Sportsperson of the Year and the showcase Lifetime Achievement Award which has recognised some of the province’s best-loved personalities over the years such as Dame Mary Peters OBE, Brian Friel, Sir James Galway, Gloria Hunniford, Barry McGuigan, Marie Jones, Hollywood actor Ciaran Hinds, Pat Jennings and John Linehan aka ‘May McFettridge’ who was honoured at the 2021 ceremony.

The Ulster Tatler Awards features 14 categories voted for by the public, with shortlists in each category compiled from votes cast before judging panels of media and industry experts select their winners.  The winners will then be announced at a glamorous ceremony on September 8th at St. Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast presented once again by much-loved TV personality Pamela Ballantine.

“The wealth of talent we have here in Northern Ireland is outstanding in numerous fields, particularly the endless flair we see in business, sport and entertainment,” said Chris Sherry, Editor of Ulster Tatler.

“The difficulty in choosing just one deserved winner becomes greater each year and that speaks volumes on how high the standard is across the province.

“We’re delighted to be returning to the stunning St. Anne’s Cathedral this year to celebrate the businesses and people who have shone throughout the past year across Northern Ireland.

“We are excited to see what this year’s Awards has in store and look forward to another special evening that will once again be hosted by our good friend and TV personality Pamela Ballantine,” Chris added.

Ulster Tatler Awards 2022 Category shortlists

Fashion Boutique of the Year

  1. Pretty Robin, Aughnacloy
  2. Lovely Looks, Limavady
  3. Naomi Rose The Label, Belfast
  4. Pearl and Grace, Draperstown

Interior Designer of the Year

  1. Jacqueline Hamilton, Seaforde Interiors, Downpatrick
  2. Jennifer McCreesh, Ultimate Interiors, Newry
  3. Stephen Blakely, Blakely Interiors, Banbridge
  4. Tracey Jane Interior Design, Kilrea
  5. Trevor Wilson, Beaufort Interiors, Moira

Spa of the Year

  1. Spa Experience Olympia, Belfast
  2. Le Jardin, Dungannon
  3. The Rabbit Hotel, Templepatrick
  4. The White Orchid, Dungannon

Hairdressing Salon of the Year

  1. GM Hair, Lisburn
  2. Luminous Tones, Belfast
  3. Margaret Doherty, Londonderry
  4. Kim Alexandra, Bangor

Beauty Salon of the Year

  1. Beauty Culture, Belfast
  2. Karen Francis, Moira
  3. Riverside Aesthetics, Portadown
  4. Radiance Beauty and Day Spa, Belfast
  5. House of Dolls, Belfast

Hotel of the Year

  1. Titanic Hotel, Belfast
  2. Castle Leslie, Monaghan
  3. Hillgrove, Monaghan
  4. Manor House, Enniskillen
  5. Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle

Coffee House of the Year

  1. 4c Coffee House, Armagh
  2. Audacity Coffee, Belfast
  3. Cairos Coffee, Craigavon
  4. Herd Coffee, Markethill

Personal Trainer of the Year

  1. Amy Millen, Revolution Fitness Newtownabbey
  2. Jordan Mailey, Flex Fitness Belfast
  3. Zoe Burton, Real Life Gym Belfast
  4. Melanie Jones, Melfitness, Omagh
  5. Aoibhinn Currie, Active by Aiobhinn, Dungannon

Businesswoman of the Year

  1. Drew Watson, Unaltered
  2. Shelley Lowry, Shelley Lowry Talent
  3. Christine Mackin, Radiance Beauty and Day Spa
  4. Dr Bonny Armstrong, Aesthetic Doctor

Businessman of the Year

  1. James Scullion, MD Rapid Agency
  2. Gary Doherty, Think Network
  3. James Blake, Vindicta Digital

Restaurant of the Year

  1. A Peculiar Tea, Belfast
  2. Artisan Cookhouse, Strangford
  3. Basil Sheils, Armagh

Celebrity of the Year

  1. Adrian Dunbar, Fermanagh
  2. Gyasi Sheppy, Lisburn
  3. Rebecca McKinney, Belfast
  4. Nicola Coughlan, Galway
  5. Joel Mawhinney, Bangor

Sportsperson of the Year

  1. Jonathan Rea, Ballynure
  2. Adam Keefe, Belfast
  3. Julie Nelson, Larne
  4. Rory McIlroy, Holywood
  5. Neil Duff, Ballyclare

Arts Personality of the Year

  1. Jacqueline Rooney, Rostrevor
  2. Sinead Campbell, Belfast
  3. Terry Bradley, Bangor
  4. Keith Drury, Crossgar

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