Entrepreneur and chef Callum Irwin, founder of Cooked by Callum, has been named Best Young Person in Business at the Ballymena Business Excellence Awards, recognising his outstanding contribution to the local economy and his rapid rise as a young business leader.
The award was presented at a record-breaking awards ceremony attended by hundreds of guests, celebrating excellence, innovation and enterprise across the Ballymena business community. Callum’s win highlights his commitment to building a successful, creative food business while demonstrating ambition, professionalism and strong community values.
The Best Young Person in Business category celebrates emerging entrepreneurs who show exceptional promise, leadership and drive. Callum’s journey — from culinary graduate to business owner — was recognised as a standout example of youth enterprise, resilience and forward thinking within the region.
Hosted at the Tullyglass House Hotel, the awards form a cornerstone of the local business calendar, bringing together companies from across sectors to celebrate success and inspire future growth. Callum’s achievement places him among a select group of individuals recognised for making a meaningful impact early in their careers.
Speaking through his work rather than words, Callum Irwin’s recognition as Best Young Person in Business marks another significant milestone in his professional journey, reinforcing his reputation as a driven entrepreneur and a positive representative of Northern Ireland’s next generation of business leaders.
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