Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025
*Applications for Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025 are open from June 19, 2025.
*Businesses are welcome to enter more than one category (maximum of three)
*Applications for mystery shopping categories are open until August 01 2025
*Applications for written submission categories are open until September 12, 2025
It is not possible to run these annual awards without the generous support of our sponsors.
We would like to acknowledge each and every one, and a special thanks to Clare County Council for taking on the role of overall sponsor.
The award categories this year are:
- Business for Social Impact Award (sponsored by EssilorLuxottica)
Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025
- Best Voluntary/ Community Group (sponsored by Vitalograph)
Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025
- Best Micro Business (sponsored by LEO Clare)
Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025
- Best New Business (up to 5 years) (Sponsored by Tierney’s)
Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025
- Best Family Business (Sponsored by MHP Sellors LLP)
Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025
- Innovation in Business Award (Sponsored by PTSB)
Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025
- Best Use of Digital Marketing & Social Media (sponsored by The Clare Echo)
Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025
- Best SME in Clare (sponsored by Cup Print)
Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025
- Professional Services Excellence (sponsored by Bank of Ireland)
Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025
- Best Manufacturer (50+ employees) (sponsored by Ei)
Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025
- Best Green & Sustainable Practices (sponsored by Rengen Power)
Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025
- Best Tourism Experience (sponsored by TUS)
Submission Deadline: August 01, 2025
- Best Hospitality (sponsored by Shannon Airport Group)
Submission Deadline: August 01, 2025
- Best Place to Eat (2 sub categories) (sponsored by AIB)
Submission Deadline: August 01, 2025
- Clare Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Clean Ireland Recycling)
Submission Deadline: August 01, 2025
- Customer Service Excellence (sponsored by McKeogh Gallagher Ryan Accountants)
Submission Deadline: August 01, 2025
Overall Winner – ‘Clare Business of the Year’ (sponsored by Clare County Council)
We welcome back the Clare Echo as Clare Business Excellence Awards Media Partner. We know we will get energetic support from the Clare Echo team, especially across social media platforms, where they excel.
Application for Clare Business Excellence Awards 2025
Business for Social Impact Award
Sponsored by Essilor Luxottica
Best Voluntary/Community Group
Sponsored by Vitalograph
Best Micro Business
Sponsored by Clare Local Enterprise Office
Best New Business (up to 5 years)
Sponsored by Tierney’s
Best Family Business
Sponsored by MHP Sellors LLP
Innovation in Business Award
Sponsored by PTSB
Best Use of Digital Marketing/Social Media
Sponsored by The Clare Echo
Best SME in Clare
Sponsored by Cup Print
Clare Professional Services Excellence Award
Sponsored by Bank of Ireland
Best Manufacturer (50+ employees)
Sponsored by Ei
Best Green & Sustainable Practices
Sponsored by Rengen Power
Best Tourism Experience
Sponsored by TUS
Best Hospitality Provider in Clare
Sponsored by Shannon Airport Group
Best Place to Eat (2 sub categories)
Sponsored by AIB
Clare Retailer of the Year
Sponsored by Clean Ireland Recycling
Customer Service Excellence
Sponsored by McKeogh Gallagher Ryan Accountants
Overall Winner | ‘Clare Business of the Year 2025’
Sponsored by Clare County Council
