Ten categories saw some of NI’s top firms awarded for their contribution to the company’s success for delivering some of the most important infrastructure projects in the UK and Ireland

Hillsborough-headquartered GRAHAM has cemented its commitment to its partnerships and collaborations by hosting its inaugural GRAHAM Group Supply Chain Awardsat the Crowne Plaza Belfast.

Over 350 industry professionals from across the UK and Ireland attended the event which recognised more than 100 supply chain partners, whose skill, reliability and shared dedication to the building world support GRAHAM’s continued success and delivery across all sectors.

Hosted by broadcaster Sarah Travers, the evening was dedicated to a moment of thanks, recognition, and celebration for the people who keep the business fluid, thriving and delivering.

Ten awards were presented across a range of categories reflecting excellence in safety, digital innovation, modern methods of construction (MMC), aftercare, environmental performance and collaborative delivery.

The evening highlighted exceptional performance across the supply chain, with Tyrone-based Nugent emerging as the most decorated organisation on the night. The mechanical and electrical engineering specialist secured the Overall Supply Chain Partner of the Year award, alongside a win for Aftercare Best Practice and a Highly Commended recognition in Commercial Excellence.

Other category winners included Britplas for Outstanding Quality Management, Midwest Construction for Excellence in Safety, Health and Environmental Performance, 4D Structures for its Contribution to Responsible Social Value, and Newry-based Branniff Joinery for Best Use of Digital Tools and Technology. Creagh Concrete was recognised as MMC & Innovation Trailblazer, Oakleaf Contracts took Excellence through Collaboration and Delivery, and Mayo Civils secured Commercial Excellence, while Advanced Concrete & Formwork received the Special Recognition Award.

Other standout achievements included Dawson WAM, which was highly commended in both Safety, Health & Environmental Performance and MMC & Innovation Trailblazer categories.

Across the room, nominees and winners represented the breadth, depth and capability of GRAHAM’s supply chain; from construction, engineering and specialist trades to technology and aftercare services.

Jonathan Hall, Chief Operating Officer from GRAHAM said: “Our first Supply Chain Awards event was held to celebrate the innovation, collaboration and dedication that define our valued supply chain. These awards are our way of saying thank you to our partners for their professionalism, creativity and contribution to our collective progress.  Together, we will continue to set new standards for quality, delivery and collaboration across our industry.”

The evening also featured a charity raffle, raising over £12,000 in much-needed funds for GRAHAM’s five charity partners: Make-A-Wish, Marie Curie, Colostomy UK, Glasgow’s Helping Heroes, and The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.

The event marked the beginning of what GRAHAM says will be an annual tradition that places the spotlight firmly on the partners who help the business deliver lasting impact across the UK and Ireland.

Over the past year, GRAHAM has reported strong profit growth, securing major project wins, and investing in leadership, quality and ESG. The Group’s financial results showcased a 71 percent increase in profit before tax, alongside major appointments and continued advancements in digital innovation and sustainability.

Its commitment to excellence was recognised externally when it achieved the CIPS Procurement Excellence Standard. The accreditation positions GRAHAM among only 300 organisations worldwide operating at the highest levels of procurement governance and performance.

The business, alongside its partners, has been active across all sectors in the UK and Ireland, with local projects including a £90 million contract to deliver a new deep-water quay and cruise terminal for Belfast Harbour – its largest deal of 2025.

GRAHAM will also deliver several landmark public-sector projects including the £64 million iREACH Health Centre beside Belfast City Hospital, set to open in 2027 and create up to 1,000 jobs; the new Royal Victoria Hospital Children’s Hospital, a 10-storey, 155-bed specialist facility with theatres and emergency services; and Project Atlas, the new state-of-the-art office and laboratory complex for Forensic Science Northern Ireland in Carrickfergus.