Finalists announced for National Small Business Awards 2025
The finalists in the SFA National Business Awards 2025 have been officially announced by Sue O’Neill, Chair of the SFA Awards Judging Panel. 49 companies have been selected from 16 different counties, across ten categories including the ‘Innovation’ category which is sponsored by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI).
It's clear that entrepreneurship is thriving across Ireland.
Sue O'Neill Chair of the SFA Awards Judging Panel
The aim of the awards is to celebrate the achievements of small business in Ireland and to recognise the vital contribution of the small business sector to Irish industry.
“The strong response to the awards programme highlights the resilience of Irish small businesses, who continue to put their best foot forward in seeking recognition for their hard work," said Sue O’Neill. "In addition to our nine award categories, we're also showcasing five outstanding Emerging New Businesses (established less than two years ago), and it's clear that entrepreneurship is thriving across Ireland."
INNOVATION CATEGORY FINALISTS (up to 50 employees)
Sponsored by National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI)
EcoVolt - Dublin
Hugh J Ward & Co Solicitors - Dublin
Klearcom - Waterford
Oriel Marine Extracts – Co. Louth
ROCTEL - Dublin
Total Plastic Solution – Co. Limerick
MANUFACTURING CATEGORY FINALISTS (up to 50 employees)
Sponsored by ptsb
Scatterbox – Co. Meath
ALS Identify - Dublin
Hygeia - Galway
Lawrence Engineering – Co. Sligo
Leinster Environmentals – Co. Louth
ULTRAPURE Laboratories – Co. Mayo
FOOD & DRINK CATEGORY FINALISTS (up to 50 employees)
Sponsored by Bord Bia
Builíin Blasta – Galway
Carlingford Oyster Company – Co. Louth
Drink Botanicals Ireland - Dublin
Shines Seafoods – Co. Donegal
The Delicious Food Co. - Dublin
Zingibeer - Dublin
SERVICES CATEGORY FINALISTS (up to 50 Employees)
Sponsored by SAGE
3Q Recruitment - Dublin
ASafe Global – Co. Clare
RedSky Europe - Kilkenny
ROCTEL - Dublin
SolarSmart Energy –Dublin
ZEUS Mobility – Co. Carlow
OUTSTANDING SMALL BUSINESS CATEGORY FINALISTS (up to five employees)
Sponsored by Elavon
GP Practice Ally – Co. Wicklow
Happy Cubs - Dublin
IO Agri – Co. Cavan
Jack Murphy Clothing – Co. Dublin
The Smooth Company – Co. Dublin
RETAIL CATEGORY FINALISTS (up to 50 employees)
Sponsored by One4all Rewards
Dublin Herbalists – Co. Tipperary
Nutty Delights - Dublin
Rugs.ie - Cork
Jack Murphy Clothing – Co. Dublin
The Smooth Company – Co. Dublin
Nibbed – Co. Galway
EXPORTER OF THE YEAR CATOGARY FINALISTS (up to 50 employees)
Sponsored by Enterprise Ireland
Aterim - Dublin
Carlingford Oyster Company – Co. Louth
Drink Botanicals Ireland - Dublin
Klearcom - Waterford
Oriel Marine Extracts – Co. Louth
RedSky Europe - Kilkenny
VOYA – Sligo
SUSTAINABILITY CATEGORY FINALISTS (up to 59 employees)
Sponsored by Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI)
Drumhierny Woodland Hideaway – Co. Leitrim
Hygeia - Galway
Oriel Marine Extracts – Co. Louth
Re-Cycle Bikes – Co. Dublin
Velo Coffee Roasters - Cork
Active Tribe – Co. Wexford
WORKPLACE WELLBEING CATEGORY FINALISTS (up to 50 employees)
Sponsored by DeCare
3Q Recruitment - Dublin
VOYA –Sligo
ContractingPLUS - Dublin
Employee Financial Wellness - Dublin
OnePageCRM - Galway
PD Ceramics Ltd. - Galway
EMERGING NEW BUSINESS WINNERS (up to 50 employees, under 2 years in business)
Sponsored by Microfinance Ireland
Your Friend, My Friend - Dublin
Eco Powered Cabinets – Co. Mayo
RealSafe App - Dublin
Copper Coast Renewables – Co Waterford
Colectivo – Co. Meath
The Awards prize package for all finalists includes participation in a strategic management masterclass weekend during January as well as the SFA Business Connect event at Killashee Hotel next February 6th. All benefit from broad-ranging national and local media coverage valued at €50,000. Finalists also receive three complimentary tickets to the Gala Prize Winning Ceremony to take place in the RDS on March 26 2025 when category prize winners and the overall winner will be announced. The Category winners will be presented with a trophy and free membership of the Small Firms Association for one year.
For more information about the National Small Business Awards, visit https://www.ibec.ie/sfa/sfa-awards
