Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025
Innovation in Business Award
Sponsored by PTSB
This award will champion those who think differently — innovators who turn ideas into solutions. It is open to micro, small, medium and large companies.
Entrants are invited to demonstrate how creativity and fresh thinking have powered business growth and have made a measurable impact on their company’s success.
*Entries will be assessed in the context of the size and resources of the business.
Entry Criteria:
- Originality of the Innovation: Introduction of a novel idea, product, service, or process/ Creativity in addressing existing industry or customer challenges/ First-to-market or significantly improved approach over current standards
- Business Impact: Tangible business results from the innovation
- Problem Solving: Clear articulation of the problem or gap the innovation addresses/ Evidence that the solution effectively meets that need
- Implementation Strategy: How the innovation was developed and integrated into the business
- Scalability & Sustainability: Potential for the innovation to grow or be adopted at scale/ Longterm viability of the solution (financially, environmentally, etc.)/ Ability to adapt or evolve the innovation over time
- Technology Use (if applicable): Smart or novel use of technology to drive innovation/Integration of AI, automation, data, or digital platforms
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
