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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."

NSAI's Stewart Hickey with Taoiseach Simon Harris and David Broderick, Director of SFA

 

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

NSAI's Frank Collins at the SFA National Small Business Awards Ceremony 2024

 

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