Traction Finance had the honor of being recognised for excellence at the Belfast Business Awards 2015, being shortlisted for the ‘Best Marketing Initiative’ Award. 

Traction attended the glittering black tie awards ceremony hosted by the Belfast Chamber and Bank of Ireland at Belfast City Hall with Sarah Travers and Mark Mallet of UTV presenting. We enjoyed a beautiful 3 course meal courtesy of ‘Posh Nosh’ and witnessed illuminating and electrifying street theatre from LED drummers Worldbeaters music.

Traction’s marketing initiative was re–branding and the implementation of Marketing since July 1st 2014 having never invested in consistent marketing in 12 years as Lease Options.

It was a fantastic evening and an amazing experience. We feel extremely proud to be a finalist and to be recognised at this level amongst such a high calibre of Belfast Businesses as we were up against major competition in our category.

Many Congratulations to all the Belfast Business Award Winners and finalists of 2015!

The winners include:

• Best New Business – Crumlin Road Goal
• Customer Service Excellent – Boots
• Best Eatery/Coffee Shop – Bar & Grill at James Street South
• Best Marketing Initiative – Abacus Professional Recruitment
• Business Person of the Year – Sandra Corking of Oasis Travel
• Best Hotel – The Merchant Hotel
• Customer Service Excellence, Independent Retailer – Scooter Specialist NI
• Best Digital Marketing – The MAC
• Customer Service Excellence, Professional Business Service – Dunmurray Dental Practice
• Best Licensed Premises – The Albany
• Young Business Person (U30) – Katie Stevenson and Sarah Graham – La Bella Vita
• Best Green Business – Ikea
• Best Company to Work for Award – Allstate Northern Ireland
• Business Growth Award – World Travel Centre Ltd
• Lifetime Achievement Award – Jim Fitzpatrick of The Irish News Group

It was an amazing experience to be in the mix amongst Belfast’s business elite, Recognising Excellence and highlighting what a wonderful city we have.

Being a Finalist has highlighted just how far Traction Finance as a brand and team have come in just under 12 months– pushing us to reach further and gear up for new challenges and adventures ahead.