Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025
Best Family Business
Sponsored by MHP Sellors LLP
We have long celebrated and will continue to support family businesses in Ireland. Family run businesses are at the heart of our communities across the towns and villages of county Clare. We value the familiarity and trust that comes from dealing with a family-run enterprise and that’s why we have introduced this new category to Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025.
This award recognises outstanding family-owned and operated businesses that demonstrate excellence
in performance, values, governance, and succession planning.
Criteria for Best Family Business Award:
- Business Performance & Sustainability: Consistent financial growth and profitability/ Long term business sustainability/ Evidence of strategic planning and resilience through economic cycles
- Family Involvement: Active participation of family members in leadership, management, or operations/ Balance between family ownership and professional management (if applicable)Succession Planning & Generational Transition: Presence of a documented succession plan or recent transition/ Mentorship and leadership development within the family
- Values & Company Culture: Strong core values rooted in family principles/Ethical business practices and integrity/Positive workplace culture and employee engagement
- Innovation & Adaptability: Ability to innovate while maintaining family traditions/Adoption of new technologies, processes, or business models/Flexibility to adapt to changing markets and consumer needs
- Governance & Decision-Making: Governance structures in place
- Community Involvement & Social Responsibility: Contribution to local community initiatives or charities/Support for family and social causes/ Environmental responsibility and sustainability efforts
The judges’ decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into before or after judging.
Once a company is announced as finalist, it cannot withdraw from the competition.
Guidelines for Submission & Deadline
You should aim to type no more than 2500 words in total. You may attach up to three pieces of supplementary evidence, such as photographs to your submission.
Entry is free.
Application to be received on or before September 12, 2025
