05/08/2025
Go Succeed Shortlisted For Two Prestigious UK-Wide Awards
Northern Ireland's business and entrepreneur support service, Go Succeed, has been named among the finalists for two prestigious UK-wide awards that honour the very best in public services.
The service, which is delivered across all 11 Northern Ireland councils, has been shortlisted in the "Best Collaborative Working Initiative" and "Best Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship Initiative" categories at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Service Awards 2025.
The awards entry was submitted by Belfast City Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council on behalf of the wider Go Succeed service. In its first 18 months, Go Succeed has engaged more than 59,000 individuals and businesses, acting as a catalyst for economic growth across every council area in Northern Ireland. It has also awarded more than £5.4 million in Go Succeed grants to enable entrepreneurs and businesses to scale their operations.
Speaking on behalf of all 11 councils, John Walsh, Chief Executive of Belfast City Council, said: "We are absolutely delighted that Go Succeed has been shortlisted for two APSE Service Awards. This recognition reflects the collective efforts of all 11 councils, delivery partners, and the many organisations we collaborate with to support entrepreneurship and business growth across Northern Ireland."
The winners will be announced at the APSE Annual Charity Awards Dinner, which is taking place on Thursday, 11 September 2025, in Glasgow. Mo Baines, APSE Chief Executive, said the awards are an opportunity to acknowledge the "dedication of our frontline service teams and their tireless work to support and improve their local communities."
The service, which is delivered across all 11 Northern Ireland councils, has been shortlisted in the "Best Collaborative Working Initiative" and "Best Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship Initiative" categories at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Service Awards 2025.
The awards entry was submitted by Belfast City Council and Derry City and Strabane District Council on behalf of the wider Go Succeed service. In its first 18 months, Go Succeed has engaged more than 59,000 individuals and businesses, acting as a catalyst for economic growth across every council area in Northern Ireland. It has also awarded more than £5.4 million in Go Succeed grants to enable entrepreneurs and businesses to scale their operations.
Speaking on behalf of all 11 councils, John Walsh, Chief Executive of Belfast City Council, said: "We are absolutely delighted that Go Succeed has been shortlisted for two APSE Service Awards. This recognition reflects the collective efforts of all 11 councils, delivery partners, and the many organisations we collaborate with to support entrepreneurship and business growth across Northern Ireland."
The winners will be announced at the APSE Annual Charity Awards Dinner, which is taking place on Thursday, 11 September 2025, in Glasgow. Mo Baines, APSE Chief Executive, said the awards are an opportunity to acknowledge the "dedication of our frontline service teams and their tireless work to support and improve their local communities."
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