The finalists have been announced for this year's FBD Clare Business Excellence Awards.
Firms from throughout the county will contest nine categories having been selected by independent experts following a process which included mystery shopping visits.
There will also be an overall winner announced from among the finalists at the Awards ceremony next month.
This year's nominees hail from Ennis, Corofin, Kilrush, Doonbeg, Kilkee, Shannon, Kilnamona, Doolin and Kilmaley.
The full list is:
Leader in Industry or Industrial Supply sponsored by Essilor
Corporate Catering Services Corofin
Glynn Technical Diamonds Kilrush
Clare Professional Services Excellence Award sponsored by AIB
Corporate Catering Services Corofin
Home Instead Senior Care Ennis
Trifecta Hair & Beauty Ennis
Clare Customer Service Excellence Award sponsored by Shannon Airport
County Boutique Ennis
Emer O’Reilly Finacial Services Ennis
The Bridal Emporium Ennis
Best Place to Eat in Clare sponsored by Virgin Media
Ocean View Trump International Doonbeg
Rowan Tree Cafe Bar Ennis
The Bayview Kilkee
Best Use of Digital Media sponsored by Microsemi
Achill Oysters Ennis
La Jolie Femme Ennis
Patrick Bourke Menswear Kilrush & Ennis
Clare Retailer of the Year sponsored by Energia
County Boutique Ennis
Gleeson Goldsmiths Shannon
Madden Furniture Ennis
Best Tourism Experience in Clare sponsored by Dublin Coach
Trike Tours Ireland Corofin
Vandeleur Walled Gardens Kilrush
West Coast Cycle Tours Kilnamona
Best Hospitality Provider in Clare Award sponsored by Ulster Bank
Hotel Doolin Doolin
The Bayview Kilkee
Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg
Start-Up Business of the Year sponsored by Local Enterprise Office Clare
Achill Oysters Ennis
Elm Cafe Ennis
Western Herd Brewing Company Kilmaley
