Centra Scally in Tullamore overall Customer Service Award 2026 winner at Midlands 103 awards

The best of customer service in the Midlands is being celebrated after the 2026 Midlands 103 Customer Services Awards at the Tullamore Court Hotel on Monday night.

A total of 61 awards winners were honoured for excellence in everything from hair and beauty, to construction and agriculture in Laois, Offaly and Westmeath.

The seventh renewal of the event, proudly sponsored by Dovida, was attended by over 500 people at a sold-out gala event.

The awards collected 14,000 listener votes across more than 60 categories.

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The winners were selected by an independent team of judges with expertise from the worlds of makeup-artistry, travel, and entertainment.

This year's overall Customer Service Award Winner is Scally's Centra in Tullamore.

Radiant by Hannah Kelly picked up the prize for Beauty Salon of the Year, while this year's recipient of James O'Connor Tradesperson of the Year is Mark Cooper Heating & Plumbing, in Portarlington.

Speaking at the event, Midlands 103 Managing Director, Will Faulkner said:"At a time of high inflation, customers become more price sensitive, and this makes the smile, the warm welcome, and the extra attention to detail all the more important. Every company and individual on the shortlist, got that far because the excel at what they do."

This year's award winners were chosen by international makeup artist James MacInerney, award winning content creator Amanda Woods, consumer expert Rory King, from Rory's Travel Club, along with business owner and highly respected beauty industry figure Jade Kirwan

The winners are:

Hair & Beauty Sector

Nail Salon of the Year – Glamorous Athlone

Nail Technician of the Year – Viola Krykow, Nails by Vee

Hair Stylist of the Year – Patrice Lynch, Athlone

Hair Salon of the Year – HAIR | Chris Devine, Tullamore

Beauty Therapist of the Year – Hannah Kelly, Athlone

Beauty Salon of the Year – Radiant by Hannah Kelly, Athlone

Makeup Artist of the Year – Katie Rabbette, Clara

Barber of the Year – Gary NG, 1StopStudios, Athlone

Spa of the Year – Brooks & Co Spa, Glasson Lakehouse

Skin Specialist of the Year – Saoirse Cleary, Halo Studios

Brow Specialist of the Year – Daiane Santos de Pas, Athlone

Lash Specialist of the Year – FACE brow bar, Athlone

Aesthetic Clinic of the Year – Laser & Skin Clinic, Athlone

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Fashion & Retail Sector

Boutique of the Year – KODE Clothing & Footwear, Tullamore

Electrical Retailer of the Year – Cleary Electrical, Mullingar

Menswear Retailer of the Year – Guy Clothing, Tullamore

Butchers of the Year – Brophils Butchers, Tullamore

Local Retailer of the Year – PrintPlus, Tullamore

Health & Fitness Sector

Fitness Facility / Gym of the Year – Burn Gym, Portarlington

Fitness Instructor of the Year – Natasha Fox, Evolution Pilates, Athlone

Wellness Centre of the Year – GET FIT Tullamore

Personal Trainer of the Year – Tony Ward, TW Coaching, Athlone

Fitness Challenge of the Year – The Unit Challenge, Clara

House & Home Sector

Kitchen Supplier of the Year – SD Kitchens, Portlaoise

Renewable Energy Provider of the Year – OCM Security & Electrical

Home Security / Locksmith Specialist of the Year – J&D Electrical

Fuel Supplier of the Year – Lambes Oil, Tullamore

Home Furnishings & Interiors Retailer of the Year – Cloud 9 Furniture

Modular Home Provider of the Year – Eco Home, Tullamore

Wedding Sector

Bridal Boutique of the Year – Ivy Grace Bridal, Tullamore

Wedding Photographer / Videographer of the Year – Les Kelly Photography, Tullamore

Groomswear Retailer of the Year – Guy Clothing, Tullamore

Wedding Supplier of the Year – A Room in Bloom, Athlone

Motor Sector

Mechanic of the Year – PJ Murphy, Casey Agri, Garryhinch

Motor Service Centre of the Year – Hugo Loonam Motors, Cloghan

Car Dealership of the Year – Hugo Loonam Motors, Cloghan

Car Sales Executive of the Year – John Malone, O'Brien Motor Group

Tyre & Auto Care Provider of the Year – McNamee Tyres, Mullingar

Business Services Sector

Legal Firm of the Year – Byrne Carolan Cunningham Solicitors, Athlone

Recruitment Company of the Year – AllPro Recruitment, Tullamore

Accountancy Firm of the Year – MCM Accounting, Tullamore

Financial Services Firm of the Year – Tullamore Credit Union

Insurance Broker of the Year – Arachas Insurance, Tullamore

Workplace of the Year – Nua Healthcare, Midlands

Travel Agent of the Year – Cloud9 Travel, Tullamore

Online Delivery Service of the Year – Whatsfordinner.ie, Mullingar

Personal Services Sector

Childcare Service of the Year – Grovelands Childcare, Midlands

Healthcare / Caring Service of the Year – Esker House Domestic Abuse Support Service, Athlone

Optician of the Year – Infocus Opticians, Portlaoise

Dental Practice of the Year – Bowe Orthodontic Care, Birr

Pharmacy of the Year – Clonminch Pharmacy, Tullamore

Florist of the Year – Country Blooms, Ballynahown

Leisure & Activity Service of the Year – Mid Ireland Adventure, Banagher

Pet Service of the Year – The Hairy Godmother Dog Grooming, Kiltoom

James O'Connor Tradesperson of the Year – Mark Cooper Heating & Plumbing, Portarlington

Construction & Property Sector

Auctioneering Firm of the Year – Leahy Auctioneers, Tullamore

Contractor of the Year – Seamus Foy & Sons Building Contractors, Rhode

Builder of the Year – Damian Foy, TF Building Contractors, Rhode

Agricultural Sector

Agricultural Supplier of the Year – Clonearl Engineering

Farm Machine Supplier of the Year – Casey Agri

Overall Award

Overall Customer Service Award 2026 – Centra Scally, Tullamore