Clare Business Excellence Awards 2026
*Applications for Clare Business Excellence Awards 2026 are open from June 25, 2026.
*Businesses are welcome to enter more than one category (maximum of three)
*Applications for mystery shopping categories are open until August 04, 2026
*Applications for written submission categories are open until September 04, 2026
Download 2026 brochure here: Clare Business Excellence Awards 2026 brochure
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 04, 2026
- Best Voluntary/ Community Group (sponsored by Vitalograph)
Submission Deadline: September 04, 2026
- Best Micro Business (sponsored by LEO Clare)
Submission Deadline: September 04, 2026
- Best New Business (up to 5 years) (Sponsored by Tierney’s)
Submission Deadline: September 04, 2026
- Best Family Business (Sponsored by MHP Sellors LLP)
Submission Deadline: September 04, 2026
- Innovation in Business Award (Sponsored by PTSB)
Submission Deadline: September 04, 2026
- Best Use of Digital Marketing & Social Media (sponsored by The Clare Echo)
Submission Deadline: September 04, 2026
- Best SME in Clare (sponsored by Cup Print)
Submission Deadline: September 04, 2026
- Professional Services Excellence (sponsored by Bank of Ireland)
Submission Deadline: September 04, 2026
- Best Manufacturer (50+ employees) (sponsored by Ei)
Submission Deadline: September 04, 2026
- Best Green & Sustainable Practices (sponsored by Rengen Power)
Submission Deadline: September 04, 2026
- Best Tourism Experience (sponsored by TUS)
Submission Deadline: August 04, 2026
- Best Hospitality (sponsored by The Shannon Airport Group)
Submission Deadline: August 04, 2026
- Best Place to Eat (2 sub categories) (sponsored by AIB)
Submission Deadline: August 04, 2026
- Clare Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Clean Ireland Recycling)
Submission Deadline: August 04, 2026
- Customer Service Excellence (sponsored by Xeinadin)
Submission Deadline: August 04, 2026
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 2026
Business for Social Impact Award
Sponsored by EssilorLuxottica
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 The 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 Xeinadin
Overall Winner | ‘Clare Business of the Year 2026’
Sponsored by Clare County Council
