The Bray & District Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2025 Endeavour Awards – Customer Choice Business Awards, recognising and celebrating the local businesses and individuals who make Bray a vibrant, connected, and community-driven town.
This year’s awards carry special significance as they truly represent the voice of the community, highlighting those who have gone above and beyond to deliver outstanding service, innovation, and community spirit.
The call for nominations, which opened in early September, received an overwhelming response — a reflection of the town’s deep appreciation and pride for the exceptional people and enterprises that drive Bray’s thriving business scene.
The Customer Choice Awards are unique in that the public nominates the finalists and chooses the winners, voting for the people and businesses that best embody excellence and dedication to their customers and community. Each vote helps shine a light on the faces and places that make Bray such a special place to live, work, and visit.
2025 Customer Choice Finalists
Customer Service Person of the Year
Amanda Williams – Tesco Bray
Benny Phang – Benny’s Chinese Restaurant
Caoimhe Kinsella – The Martello
Catherine Fagan – Dargle Valley Pharmacy
Richie Davis – Auto & Trailer Parts
Hospitality Venue of the Year
Burger Boy
Caffe Letterario GattaNera
Catalyst
Coffee Delights
Frank Duff’s Bar
Nine
Retailer of the Year
Fleurtique Florists
Get Fresh – Fruit & Veg Shop
MuMu Irish Clothing Boutique
Nearby Newsagents, Killarney Park
Pettitt’s SuperValu
Tales for Tadpoles Bookstore
If you can’t access the voting form above, you can click here. Voting will close on Sunday, November 16th, at 6 pm, and every vote counts in determining who will take home these prestigious awards. The winners will be revealed at the 2025 Endeavour Awards Ceremony on Thursday, November 20th, 2025, at the Mermaid Arts Centre.
This annual event is a highlight of Bray’s community calendar, celebrating excellence and innovation across local businesses, individuals, and groups. Tickets for the evening will go on sale next week through the Mermaid Arts Centre website.
“The Endeavour Awards are all about recognising the people who make Bray special — the business owners, staff, and community members who go the extra mile every day. We are continually inspired by the passion and resilience of our local business community, and we encourage everyone to take part by casting their vote and supporting these incredible finalists,” said Jonathan Donnelly, President of the Bray & District Chamber of Commerce.
The Bray & District Chamber of Commerce extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in the nomination process and continues to support Bray’s business community. Together, we celebrate the best of Bray — its people, its innovation, and its community spirit.
For more information, contact the Bray & District Chamber at 01 282 8248 or info@braychamber.ie.
The 2025 Endeavour Awards Categories include
NEW – Bray Volunteer of the Year
Person of the Year
Lifetime Achievement
Young Achiever of the Year
Sports Achievement
Civic Award
Community Award
Business of the Year
Special Recognition Award
The Public Vote / Customer Choice Categories
Hospitality Venue of the Year
Service Person of the Year
Retailer of the Year
About the Bray & District Chamber of Commerce Endeavour Awards
The Bray & District Chamber of Commerce Endeavour Awards have been a hallmark of community recognition since their inception in 1981. Established to honour individuals, groups, and businesses who have made significant contributions to Bray and the surrounding areas, the awards have grown into a prestigious event that reflects the spirit of civic pride and community excellence. Each year, the public is invited to nominate those who have positively impacted the local community, ensuring that the unsung heroes of Bray are acknowledged and celebrated. Over the decades, the awards have become a symbol of gratitude, highlighting the extraordinary efforts that keep the community vibrant and connected.
Pictured above are the 2024 Endeavour Award recipients. Read more here.
Event hashtags: #BrayEndeavourAwards #BrayHeros #LoveBray
For further information, interview requests, media accreditation, filming opportunities, or high-resolution digital assets, please contact: Kathy in the Chamber office at 01 282 8248 or email info@braychamber.ie