Judging Panel
An independent panel of recognised and expert judges, representing the facility management discipline, will determine the winners of the Facilities Management Awards.
We understand the importance of a fair and objective judging process. That's why we assemble a prestigious panel of industry leaders, renowned for their extensive knowledge, enthusiasm, and expertise in the facilities management industry.
Our selection process is meticulous. Judges are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and declare any potential conflicts of interest. Entries with conflicts are reassigned, ensuring complete impartiality.
This unwavering commitment to integrity is the foundation of our awards programme. Become a part of recognising industry excellence. If you're interested in joining the judging panel, email your details to judges@businessriver.com.
2025 Judging Panel
Alex Magee (Judging Coordinator)
Programme Chair & Lecturer, Atlantic Technological University
Mr Alex Magee has been a lecturer at ATU Sligo since 2020 he specialises in Facilities Management, Building Services and Construction. Alex has 29 years industry experience starting as an Architectural Technologist then changing direction to a Building services engineer and as a Principal Electrical VIEW MORE
marie caffrey
Director, Universal Floral
Marie is a director of Universal Floral. A family run landscaping business of 55 years based in Dublin. We oversee the installation and maintenance of thousands of exotic plants for offices throughout Ire, UK & Europe. VIEW MORE
Barry Kelly
Head of Facilities, National College Of Art & Design
Barry Kelly is a Facilities Manager with 14 years experience working in Industry. Starting out in DAA, Barry now manages Facilities and Campus for The National College of Art and Design Dublin Current projects at NCAD - significant refurbishment of heritage Buildings VIEW MORE
Mark Mobach
Professor Facility Management, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen
Mark is actively engaged in research, education, and practice and connects facility management with architecture, built environment, interior design, real estate, and technology for a better performance of organizations. VIEW MORE
Patrick O Sullivan
Director of Support Services, eir
Pat is Director of Support Services in eir, a former Director of the Irish Property and Facility Management Association (IPFMA), a member of Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). VIEW MORE
Gillian O'Connor
Corporate Operations Snr. Manager, Gilead
Senior workspace Lead, passionate about working with companies helping them to bring their culture and ethos to life within their physical space, while also working with teams and individuals to enhance and support their working experience. VIEW MORE
Paul Roche
Head of Facilities - Northern Europe, ERM - Environmental Resources Management
Paul is an experienced Property, Facilities Management, and Capital Projects professional with experience in workplace mergers, acquisitions and consolidations. He is currently Head of Facilities (Northern Europe) at ERM who have 160 offices in over 40 countries VIEW MORE
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