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The public have spoken and the finalists for 'East Belfast’s Favourites' across a range of award categories are below. The winners – those with the most votes received – will be announced live at the Eastside Awards Ceremony on Friday 30 January 2026.
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Favourite Primary Principal sponsored by Open College Network
This award celebrates an outstanding primary school principal in East or Greater East Belfast who goes above and beyond to inspire pupils, support staff, and make a real difference in their school community.
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Favourite Post-Primary Principal sponsored by The Open University
Honouring an exceptional post-primary school principal who leads with vision, passion, and commitment to student success in East Belfast.
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Favourite Food Destination sponsored by Clarke & Co Accountants
From public cafés to restaurants, this category represents all your favourite foodie hotspots where great taste, warm hospitality, and community spirit combine to create an unforgettable experience.
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Favourite Hairdresser/Barber sponsored by Solv
This category celebrates the talented hairdressers and barbers who help us look and feel our best.
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Heritage & History sponsored by Maritime Belfast Trust
This award honours the guardians of East Belfast’s past: individuals or organisations working tirelessly to preserve and protect local history, landmarks, and stories.
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Favourite Beauty Business in East Belfast sponsored by Argento
This award shines a light on East Belfast’s top beauty salons, spas, and professionals. Representing businesses that deliver exceptional service and helps customers feel their very best.
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Tourism Hero sponsored by Reid Black Solicitors
This award celebrates the champions of East Belfast’s visitor experience: the people, guides, attractions, and businesses that make the area a must-see destination. Representing those who welcome visitors with pride, share the best of our culture and attractions, and put East Belfast firmly on the map.
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Volunteer of the Year sponsored by East Belfast Mission
A tribute to the individuals who selflessly give their time and energy to make East Belfast a better place. Representing those who go the extra mile to support others and bring positive change to their community within the last year (from Jan 2024- present).
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Local Sporting Hero sponsored by Better
This award recognises a local sporting hero, whether a coach, athlete, or mentor, who inspires others through their passion, dedication, and achievements in sport. This award celebrates someone who has made a lasting difference in East Belfast’s sporting community.
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Favourite Estate Agent sponsored by Navigate
Highlighting the estate agents in the local area who provide excellent service, support, and guidance to the local community. This award showcases an estate agent that has gone above and beyond to make moving easier in East Belfast.
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Favourite Translink Driver sponsored by Translink
This award honours a Translink driver who consistently goes the extra mile to deliver safe, friendly, and reliable service. Representing a driver who brightens journeys and makes commuting in East Belfast a pleasure.
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Awards by Application - Judged by an Independent Panel 2025 Finalists
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Contribution to Arts & Culture sponsored by Eastside Partnership
This award celebrates individuals, groups, and organisations who bring creativity to life in East and Greater East Belfast. Whether through visual arts, music, theatre, dance, literature, festivals, or other cultural initiatives, this category recognises those who inspire participation, nurture talent, and enrich the cultural life of our community.
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Excellence in Health & Wellbeing sponsored by Phoenix Energy
This award is open to organisations in all sectors and all sizes within the East Belfast & Greater East Belfast area that can demonstrate their commitment to and the provision of services or initiatives which make a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of people working or living in the East Belfast area.
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Business Start-Up sponsored by Belfast City Council
This Award is Open to individuals, businesses, or social enterprises based in or operating within East or Greater East Belfast that have been trading for less than three years (established after 17 October 2022).
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Business Growth sponsored by We'resure Insurance Services
This Award is open to SME businesses or social enterprises operating within the East Belfast & Greater East Belfast area that are able to demonstrate growth in the areas of business performance and employment over the past 3 years (since 17th October 2022).
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Community Impact sponsored by Belfast Harbour
This award is open to organisations that can demonstrate a contribution to a local community or across a number of communities in East Belfast & Greater East Belfast areas
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Best Place to Work for sponsored by Fleet Financial
Open to all organisations in East or Greater East Belfast that create positive, supportive, and thriving workplaces.
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Sustainable Business of the Year sponsored by Action Renewables
Open to individuals or organisations in East or Greater East Belfast leading the way in sustainability and environmental responsibility.
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Trainee/Apprentice of the Year sponsored by Plumb Centre
Open to trainees or apprentices from any profession who are currently in training or have completed an apprenticeship in 2024–25.
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Young Person of the Year sponsored by Belfast City Airport
This category is open for nomination or self-nomination for young people aged 25 or under on 17 October 2025 who live in East or Greater East Belfast and are making a difference in their community, business, or field.
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The 2025 Eastside Award for Outstanding Contribution sponsored by East Belfast Enterprise
The award for Outstanding Contribution will be selected by the steering committee and presented at the awards gala dinner on Friday 30th Jan 2026 at Titanic Belfast. |
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