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Thought leaders and influencers gather for FM Awards 2019

The FM Awards 2019 took place on January 31st, with 17 winners honoured in a talent pool that continues to become more competitive each year

The winners at the FM Awards 2019
Thu Mar 07 2019 - 06:00

With a big 2019 ahead, those in the Facilities Management sector enjoyed a perfect opportunity to come together and reflect on the industry at present, with the celebration of the FM Awards 2019 on January 31st.

Innovative teams and individuals were honoured at the ceremony, with 17 awards handed out across the night. Areas such as client services, health & safety, and sustainability were recognised, with the spotlight also being shone on some ground-breaking projects.

Winners came from both the public and private sectors, including Wyse, who were honoured with Property Management Team of the Year. Speaking about their win, Wyse’s managing director, Ben Gough, says:

"This was our first year being shortlisted at the FM Awards, so we were delighted to have won Property Management Team of the Year. We are so appreciative of all our staff and this award recognises their hard work and ability to collaborate successfully, particularly on difficult projects.”

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Reflecting, after they had won Specialist FM Service Provider of the Year, joint managing directors, John Dempsey and Jim Mullett, of AirconMech and AMV Systems, say: "The award was the result of a huge team effort and we are delighted to see the team's focus on customer service rewarded. We are immensely proud of all of the team and the services they provide, as both companies have gone from strength to strength over the past two decades."

Now in its sixth year, the competition for each category within the awards was fierce, as judging co-ordinator, John Cunniffe, estate manager of The Bar Council of Ireland, pointed out: “I am delighted to be involved with the FM Awards, and I have noticed the standard and quality of entries continues to grow. The Awards are a great opportunity to showcase the talented individuals that contribute to the sector and the companies which are both client-focused and innovative in their approach.”

The judging panel for the Factilties Management Awards includes Lily Ellis, account director EMEA IFM at JJL; George Harold, chief executive at Integrated Facilities Solutions; Áine Mulcahy, managing director at OCS Group Ireland; Eoin Manley group facilities manager at Dalata Hotel Group; Eileen Slamon, Dublin workplace manager at LinkedIn; John Cunniffe, estate manager at The Bar Council of Ireland; Paul Mangan, director of estates and facilities at Trinity College Dublin; Derek O'Boyle, general manager at MKF Property Services; Conor Cooney, lead facilities management consultant at; and Vincent Callan, director of facilities at St James Hospital.

Facilities Management company, Mitie, were both an award sponsor and winner on the night. Their managing director in Ireland, Les Sheridan, says: “Mitie is proud to have received the award for FM Office Project of the Year and we’d also like to congratulate Cormac Garton who was shortlisted for FM of the Year. It was great event bringing thought leaders and influencers in our industry together to celebrate excellence in FM.”

Liam Smith, sales director, Ireland, for Tork says: “Tork from Essity were delighted to continue our sponsorship of the FM awards. Since its inception we have seen the importance and relevance of the awards grow in stature. The facilities management arena is expanding and this is important for Tork as a health and hygiene brand. Our tissue and workplace solutions offer these companies significant support to meet the needs of their clients.”

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The full list of winners is available below.

[ Tork from Essity ]

Winner: CBRE

[ Fluke ]

Winner: Fionnuala Byrne, Google

Roy Rothwell, Customer Services Manager EMEA, Fluke Corporation presents the Facilities Management Leader 2019 award to Fionnuala Byrne, Google.

[ Tork from Essity ]

Winner: Aramark Workplace Solutions

Liam Smith, Sales Director, Tork an Essity brand, presents the Total FM Service Provider of the Year award to Aramark Workplace Solutions Team.

Specialist FM Service Provider of the Year

Winner: Aircon Mech

Mark Keeley, Sales Manager, Karcher Ireland presents the Specialist FM Service Provider of the Year award to Deirdre Keogh & Caroline Buckley, Aircon Mech.

[ Kärcher ]

Winner: Ryans Cleaning

Mark Keeley, Sales Manager, Karcher Ireland presents the Cleaning Service Provider of the Year award to Patrick Ryan & Aisling Ryan, Ryans Cleaning.

[ Synergy Security Solutions ]

Winner: O'Dwyer Real Estate Management

John Lawlor, CEO, Synergy Security Solutions presents the Property Management Company of the Year award to O'Dwyer Real Estate Management Team.

FM Project of the Year – Office                

Winner: Vodafone Project – Mitie

John Cunniffe, Estate Manager, The Bar Council of Ireland presents the FM Project of the Year – Office award to John Cosgrove, Vodafone & Gordan Keogh, Mitie Facilities Management.

[ Mitie ]

Winner: Bundle PPP Project - BAM FM Ireland

Leslie Sheridan, Managing Director, Mitie Facilities Management presents the FM Project of the Year – Public Sector award to the BAM FM Ireland Team.

FM Project of the Year – Health & Education      

Winner: Garda College Project - Office of Government Procurement

Paul Guy, Head of Marketing and Communications, Aramark Workplace Solutions presents the FM Project of the Year - Health & Education award to the Office of Government Procurement & Garda College Templemore Team.

[ Aramark ]

Winner: Accent Solutions Energy Team

Ray Taylor, Operations Director, Aramark Workplace Solutions presents the FM Team of the Year - In-house award to Michael Garland, Accent Solutions.

Property Management Team of the Year

Winner: Wyse

Aine Mulcahy, Managing Director, OCS Group Ireland presents the Property Management Team of the Year award to the Wyse Team.

Best People Development in Facilities Management      

Winner: CBRE

Aine Mulcahy, Managing Director, OCS Group Ireland presents the Best People Development in Facilities Management award to Alana Wilksch & Alan Sweeney, CBRE.

[ CallPageboy ]

Winner: Pierce McAllorum - JLL at LinkedIn

Ken Colley, Managing Director, CallPageboy Call Centre presents the FM Professional of the Year award to Pierce McAllorum, JLL at LinkedIn.

[ MKF ]

Winner: The Bridge Centre & Winters Property

Derek O’Boyle, General Manager, MKF presents the Client & Service Provider Partnership of the Year award to Ian Hutchinson & Joe Gormley, Winters Property.

[ Tork from Essity ]

Winner: An Post

TJ Fox, National Business Development Manager, Tork, an Essity brand presents the Excellence in Sustainability award to the An Post Team.

Excellence in Health & Safety                    

Winner: Road Safety Initiatives - Thermodial

John Cunniffe, Estate Manager, The Bar Council of Ireland presents the Excellence in Health & Safety award to the Thermodial Team.

[ Fluke ]

Winner: mySUPPLIER-- CBRE

Roy Rothwell, Customer Services Manager EMEA, Fluke Corporation presents the Innovation in Technology & Systems award to Conor Hughes & Nicola O’Connor, CBRE.