Waterford Business Awards now accepting entries
Pictured are Oren Byrne, President, Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber, Deputy Metropolitan Mayor, Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan, and Eadaoin Carrick, Deputy President, Waterford Chamber. Photo: Patrick Browne
Entries are being accepted for the 2025 Waterford Business Awards from August 11, with the gala awards ceremony taking place on November 14 in the Tower Hotel.
The awards are designed to recognize excellence in business across Waterford City and County and are organised by Waterford Chamber, in collaboration with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, with support from Waterford City & County Council and WLR FM.
Launching the awards, Waterford Chamber President, Kevin Doolin, said that brand new categories have been added this year.
“The 2025 awards will honour the best and brightest who showcase Waterford as a great place to invest and do business locally, nationally, and internationally. We have introduced new categories for the 2025 awards and are confident there is something for everyone. We are especially excited to add a new Think Waterford First Award, which will recognise a Waterford company who goes above and beyond to support the community around them.
“We are excited to see who makes it through to the shortlist, which will be announced in September, and I would like to take the opportunity to thank the independent panel of judges, under the stewardship of Martin Freyne, for giving their time to such an important initiative.”
Oren Byrne, President, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber encouraged businesses to enter: “We are encouraging all our members to consider entering the awards. The application process is not arduous or long, it’s about putting your best foot forward and reaping the rewards.
"There is a three-week window to complete the application so all businesses should give it a go. Previous winners will tell you it’s worth it.”
CEO of WLR FM, Michael Byrne added: “WLR is delighted to partner with Waterford Chamber, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, and with Waterford Council on the 2025 Business Awards initiative. Year on year we see fantastic companies shine a light on their achievements and the awards honour those people who give so much to our business community. Who knows, this year it could be you!”
Categories this year include, Business of the Year (up to 20 based in the South East region), Business of the Year (up to 100 based in the South East region), Business of the Year (100+ based in the South East region), Customer Service Excellence, Environmental & Sustainability, Retailer of the Year, Food, Beverage & Hospitality, Marketing Excellence, New Business of the Year, Excellence in Innovation, The Visit Waterford Award, Workplace Excellence, Entrepreneur of the Year, Special Recognition Award, Think Waterford First Award, Radio Campaign of the Year, Overall Waterford Business of the Year.
All businesses located in Waterford City and County are encouraged to enter, whether you are a Chamber member or not. You can enter the Waterford Business Awards through Waterford Chamber’s website www.waterfordchamber.ie
