Harbinson Mulholland client wins 'Spirit of Enterprise' Award
Harbinson Mulholland client, James Leckey Design, a world class leader in the design and manufacture of positioning equipment for children with special needs has recently been awarded the overall winner of the 2008 ‘Spirit of Enterprise Award’ at a ceremony at Parliament Buildings, Stormont.
The award, organised by the Ulster Society of Chartered Accountants and Hewlett-Packard in association with Business Eye, recognises local businesses in Northern Ireland who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and creativity.
James Leckey Design have been a client of Harbinson Mulholland since 1998 and in addition to providing audit and tax services, HM assisted them with both business advice and business plans during their years of development.
Paul Mulholland, Partner in Harbinson Mulholland said: “We congratulate Leckey Design and all the staff for winning such a prestigious award and were delighted to be there on the night. It is very rewarding to see a team who have shown such dedication and passion over the years, recognised for all their hard work.”
Gary O’Hagan, Managing Director
“We’re delighted to be named Spirit of Enterprise Award winner for 2008. It is recognition of the hard work every member of our team has put in towards creating the very best of products for the families and children who use them.”
Established in 1982, Leckey Design now employs 80 people between its manufacturing base in Dunmurry and design centre in Belfast. It distributes its products through a direct sales force in the UK & Ireland, nationally across the USA and through most of Europe and Asia Pacific. The company is involved in active research with local universities and with key centres of excellence throughout the UK who help to stimulate new product development ideas.
From L to R Brendan Houston, Regional Manager, Hewlett-Packard. Mark Durkan, Chairman, Assembly Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee. Kevin Kingston, Vice-Chairman, Ulster Society of Chartered Accountants, Noel McQuade, James Leckey Design Ltd, Gary O'Hagan, James Leckey Design Ltd, Richard Plunkett, James Leckey Design Ltd. Paul Mulholland, Harbinson Mulholland