Introducing the eir business Chambers Ireland Awards (Applications Now Closed)
We are delighted to introduce the eir business Chambers Ireland Awards. By partnering with eir business, we are aligning the heritage of Chambers Ireland—the State’s largest business network—with a forward-thinking vision for the future of Irish enterprise. These awards continue to honour the foundations of our economy, celebrating the visionaries and leaders who do not merely participate in the market but actively define it.
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2026 Winners Announced
The eir business Chambers Ireland Awards 2026 are thrilled to announce this year’s winners, celebrating the ultimate achievements in innovation, leadership, and excellence across the Irish enterprise landscape.
Following a record-breaking year for entries and a highly competitive independent adjudication process, the final selection represents the definitive benchmark for professional success within the Irish economy. Gathered at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, the national business community came together to honour the visionaries who are actively defining the market amidst a period of rapid digital and sustainable transformation.
This year’s winners have demonstrated unmatched excellence across our four strategic pillars: Strategy & Leadership, Culture & ESG, Market Engagement, and Technology & Innovation. Each recipient has not only achieved measurable, standout success within their field but has also etched their legacy into the history of Irish commerce, setting a profound new benchmark for driving national progress.
| eir business Chambers Awards 2026 Winners |
| Strategy, Leadership & Financial Performance Categories: |
| Company of the Year sponsored by eir business Gold – Smurfit Westrock, Co. Dublin |
| Best New Business Award (less than 2 years) Gold – Aerska, Co. Dublin Silver – HomeBot Ireland, Co. Cork Bronze – Altar Nutrition, Co. Wicklow |
| Businessperson of the Year sponsored by PwC Gold – David Fox, Sodexo, Co. Dublin |
| CFO of the Year Gold – Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland Limited, Co. Dublin |
| Deal of the Year Gold – Dawn Meats, Co. Waterford Silver – FuturEnergy Ireland, Co. Dublin Bronze – ArraTipp, Co. Tipperary |
| Exporter / International Growth Award Gold – TestReach, Co. Dublin Silver – Whyze Health Ltd., Co. Dublin |
| Fintech Company of the Year Gold – Revolut, Co. Dublin Silver – TransferMate, Co. Kilkenny Bronze – CleverCards, Co. Dublin |
| Pensions & Life Assurance Company of the Year Gold – Zurich Life Assurance Silver – SYS Financial, Co. Tipperary |
| Team of the Year sponsored by CIPD Gold – Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists, Co. Dublin Silver – Panda, Co. Dublin Bronze – BWG Foods, Co. Dublin |
| Young Business Person of the Year / Under 35 Award sponsored by Western Development Commission Gold – Keilidh Cashell, KASH Beauty, Co. Westmeath Silver – Aoife Kelly, Celtonn, Co. Dublin Bronze – Conor O’Keeffe, Altar Nutrition, Co. Wicklow |
| Customer & Market Engagement Categories: |
| Best Consultancy Firm of the Year Gold – Carr Communications Ltd, Co. Dublin Silver – Amden Group, Co. Meath Bronze – CDG, Co. Dublin |
| Best Customer Experience – Private Sector Gold – Calor, Co. Dublin Silver – Geraldine Jones Ltd Trading as Skin Formulas, Co. Tipperary Bronze – Phorest, Co. Dublin |
| Best Customer Experience – Public Sector Gold – An Post, Co. Dublin |
| Brand of the Year Gold – KASH Beauty, Co. Westmeath Silver – fabÜ, Co. Dublin Bronze – Geraldine Jones Ltd Trading as Skin Formulas, Co. Tipperary |
| Digital & Creative Agency Excellence Award Gold – Wolfpack Digital, Co. Cluj Silver – Feenix Group, Co. Dublin Bronze – CDG, Co. Dublin |
| Facilities Management Company of the Year Gold – Derrycourt Cleaning Specialists, Co. Dublin |
| Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Business of the Year Gold – Connacht Hospitality Group, Co. Galway Silver – Luxury Irish Tours, Co. Galway Bronze – Croke Park, Co. Dublin |
| Inhouse Marketing and Communications Team of the Year Gold – Údarás na Gaeltachta, Co. Galway Silver – Compass Ireland, Co. Dublin Bronze – LHK Group, Co. Dublin |
| Manufacturing Company of the Year Gold – Smurfit Westrock, Co. Dublin Silver – Allfresh Wholesale, Co. Cork Bronze – West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc, Co. Dublin |
| Online / E-Commerce Business of the Year Gold – Hostelworld, Co. Dublin Silver – fabÜ, Co. Dublin Bronze – Jacob Law LLP, Co. Waterford |
| Recruitment Company of the Year Gold – Excel Recruitment, Co. Dublin |
| Retailer of the Year Gold – Carrolls Irish Gifts, Co. Dublin Silver – EUROSPAR, Co. Dublin Bronze – E-Kiosk Ireland, Co. Wexford |
| Culture, ESG & Responsibility Categories: |
| Best Place to Work sponsored by Allianz Gold – N.A.A. Ltd, Co. Dublin Silver – Capcon Engineering, Co. Kildare Bronze – Jacobs Engineering Ireland, Co. Dublin |
| Community Impact / CSR Initiative of the Year sponsored by Zurich Gold – Irish Life, Co. Dublin Silver – WeCan, Co. Kilkenny Bronze – Zimmer Biomet, Co. Galway |
| Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Award (DEI) sponsored by Business Post Gold – HEINEKEN Ireland, Co. Dublin Silver – Bord Gáis Energy, Co. Dublin Bronze – Codex, Co. Dublin |
| Green / Sustainable Company of the Year sponsored by Allianz Gold – Carbery Group Limited, Co. Cork Silver – ABP Ireland, Co. Louth Bronze – Kingspan Group, Co. Dublin |
| Recycling & Waste Management Company of the Year Gold – Panda, Co. Dublin Silver – Walsh Waste & Recycling, Co. Galway Bronze – McBreen Environmental, Co Cavan |
| Technology & Digital Innovation Categories: |
| AI & Data Innovation / Analytics Award sponsored by Zurich Gold – Marsh, Co. Dublin Silver – DigiCert Ireland, Co. Dublin Bronze – BNY, Co. Dublin |
| Cybersecurity Firm of the Year Gold – Smarttech247, Co. Cork |
| Digital Transformation & Technology Award sponsored by eir business Gold – Manna Air Delivery, Co. Dublin Silver – EnergyCloud, Co. Louth Bronze – TELUS Digital, Co. Cork |
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