Clare Business Excellence Awards 2026
Professional Services Excellence
Sponsored by Bank of Ireland
Entry Criteria
This award is open to all businesses in the professional services sector that can demonstrate excellence in business practice across the full range of their activities. Judging is via written submission
Judges will be looking for:
- Clear details of robust and sustainable management systems and procedures.
- Clear evidence of ongoing employee development
- A planned growth strategy in terms of all areas of the business and suitability to service users.
- Evidence of a customer focused culture that is reinforced at all levels of the business.
The judges’ decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into before or after judging.
Please note that the judges are aware of the commercial sensitivity of information provided and all
submitted material will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
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 1500 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 04, 2026




