Prestigious award presented to Moira businesswoman

A local businesswoman from Moira has won a prestigious Northern Ireland Gas Industry Award.

Karen McAvoy of Karen McAvoy Publishing has been recognised for her contribution to the wider natural gas industry through her bi-monthly publication of Plumbing & Heating magazine.

The awards, held at James St South restaurant, recognise and reward individuals and companies who have made a significant impact to the on-going success of the natural gas industry in Northern Ireland.

Congratulating Karen on her success, Alastair Pollock, Business Development Director of Phoenix Natural Gas, said: “The association with Karen McAvoy Publishing and the natural gas industry dates back to the 1990’s with their publication ‘Energy’. Since then they have introduced a number of excellent support initiatives that have facilitated enhanced communication amongst the wider plumbing and heating industry including trade shows, award events and the flagship Plumbing & Heating magazine. We are delighted to be presenting Achievement Awards to extremely dedicated companies and individuals such as Karen McAvoy.”