He was selected by the judging panel for his celebrated contribution to business life in Northern Ireland. Mount Charles Group was founded by Annon in 1988 and since then it has established itself as a leader in contract catering.
Upon receipt of his award, Annon said: “To be honoured by my hometown Chamber is a wonderful achievement and it reflects the results of 33 years of hard work.”
Mount Charles currently employs 2,500 people and works with Maynooth University, Belfast International Airport and Ulster Rugby. The company currently sources approximately 85% of its food from NI suppliers, attributing to a contribution of £50 million per annum to the NI economy.
Simon Hamilton, chief executive of Belfast Chamber, added: “His story is one, quite simply, of three decades of business success. Mount Charles is an innovator developing new products, services and brands that supports some of the biggest and best-known businesses, sporting venues educational facilities and healthcare organisations in Northern Ireland and further afield.”