Vote for Comber in the Retail NI High Street Hero Awards 2023
Nominations for this year’s High Street Hero Awards, powered by Retail NI, are open until Monday 31st July 2023 and the people of Comber are being encouraged to vote for their favourite retailers, to help them win a coveted award.
A record 10,000 votes from across Northern Ireland were registered in last year’s competition and there are 13 categories to choose from, including two new categories for this year – Best Green Retailer and Best Generalist Retailer – so there’s plenty of chances to ensure retailers in Comber get recognised in what promises to be the biggest and best annual retail initiative yet.
Iris McBride, Chair of Comber Chamber of Commerce, said: “I would urge the people of Comber to vote for their favourite retailers in this year’s Retail NI High Street Hero Awards. Comber’s retail offering is made up primarily of independent retailers literally on the doorstep of our residential areas and they are the beating heart of the town, providing the general public with essential services and luxury experiences. I believe our local retailers around Comber deserve to be celebrated and winning a High Street Hero award would give them a much needed boost.”
Glyn Roberts, Retail NI Chief Executive, said: “The awards are open to local retailers right across Northern Ireland and will identify those local independent retailers who are taking a lead. Whether it’s a local butcher that’s a cut above the rest or a fashion retailer with exceptional style, it’s time to vote for your top favourites in Comber now.
“Independent retail is the lifeblood of communities right across Northern Ireland and our annual High Street Heroes NI campaign represents the biggest celebration of our thriving local retail sector.”
High Street Hero Award winners will be determined solely by public nominations which must be made online by Monday 31 July 2023. For more information on how to cast your vote, visit www.RetailNI.com/High-Street-Heroes.
Retail NI, which represents the independent retail and wholesale sector in Northern Ireland, launched the High Street Heroes NI campaign to recognise and reward local retailers and their impact on local communities – 70p in every £1 spent with a local independent retailer is ploughed back into local the economy, supporting local producers, suppliers and staff.
The hugely successful High Street Hero NI awards is a joint initiative powered by Retail NI and supported by Camelot, Roam, Strategic Power Connect and Belfast Live. Shortlisted nominees will be announced in early August.
Retail NI was established in 2000 and is the only business organisation which represents the independent retail sector in Northern Ireland at every level of government. Its 1,800-strong membership includes wholesalers, independent retailers of all kinds, suppliers to the sector and affiliated chambers of commerce and local traders’ groups. For further information contact info@retailni.com.
All media enquiries: High Street Hero Awards: Joelene Poole, Retail NI, joelene@retailni.comComber Chamber of Commerce: Nicola Bothwell e nicola@nbcharteredcommunications.com