Wicklow Town & District Chamber
Business Awards
& Dinner Dance
2026
Celebrating Business.
Recognising Achievement.
Saturday 28th November 2026
Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort
The 2026 Awards
A moment to recognise
Wicklow’s very best.
From start-ups and familiar local favourites to inspiring employees and community champions, the Wicklow Town & District Chamber Business Awards celebrate the people and businesses making a difference.
Nominate a deserving business, colleague or individual, then join us for a memorable night of celebration at Druids Glen.
Nominations open · 28th September – 16th October
Give great business
the recognition it deserves.
Businesses, employees, customers and members of the public can nominate. You can also nominate yourself. Entry is free.
Opens the Chamber’s nomination form in a new tab.
Nominate & Win
Support local.
Win Shop Local vouchers.
Everyone who submits a nomination is automatically entered into the Shop Local Voucher Prize Draw.
Prize winners announced on 30th November 2026.
Recognising achievement
10 awards. One proud community.
Explore each category and its criteria
before making your nomination.
Best Start Up Award | Sponsored by AIB Bank
A new business or an owner / manager of a business venture that is trading 3 years or less, or an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to their local economy through investment and increased employment numbers
Best Professional Service Award | Sponsored by East Coast Credit Union
This category awards small and medium enterprises, employing 2 to 50 people for achieving growth and sustainability in their business through innovation and marketing and has made an outstanding contribution to their local economy through investment and increased employment numbers. Nominees will come from professions such as estate agents, architects, insurance companies, travel agents, solicitors, dental and medical providers, accountants, banks and financial advisers
Best Eating/Hospitality/Pub Award | Sponsored by Wicklow Hire Ltd
A business that provides excellent quality food, great customer service and outstanding ambience and that has demonstrated excellence in the areas of hospitality, customer service and tourism promotion, and has played a vital role in the growth of Tourism numbers to the local economy.
Best Retail Award | Sponsored by Wicklow County Council
A business that has demonstrated understanding of shoppers needs, maintains high store and customer service standards, or has shown innovation with tangible results.
Best Digital Presence | Sponsored by EirGrid
A business with a bespoke online presence that delivers in a range of ways. Website Purpose, User Experience, Optimisation, impact on the business and connection to other communication channels, in particular social media, to drive brand awareness and sales and/or key messaging.
Best Sustainability, Governance & Environmental Award | Sponsored by Codling Wind Park
A business or an organisation that is leading initiatives resulting in a positive societal and sustainable impact as a result of business initiatives around energy management, a reduced carbon footprint and environmental sustainability planning.
Wicklow & District Employee of the Year | Sponsored by Allshades Blinds & Furnishings
An employee/individual/employees or who have shown exceptional promise and demonstrated excellence in their work, the industry and amongst their peers
Honouring Excellence in the Community Award | Sponsored by Burke Oil
This award is designed to recognise and celebrate the success of Community and Voluntary enterprises in County Wicklow. Nominees will be organisations or individuals who have made a significant, contribution to their community. Often working behind the scenes, these organisations provide their time and efforts to help their fellow citizens.
Honouring Innovation & Entrepreneurship Award | Sponsored by Herbst Software
This award is designed to recognise and celebrate a business or individual who through research and development have developed or utilised innovative technologies (hardware or software) representing progressive developments for competitive advantage.
Special Recognition Award | Sponsored by Wicklow Enterprise Park
This award will be presented to a pillar of the Wicklow Town & District business community, a person who has led and inspired others. Their work will have made a significant difference in their community and sector. This award is not open to public nomination
Selected by the Chamber · Not open to public nomination
From nomination to celebration
How the awards work
01
Nominate
28th September – 16th October
Put forward a business, employee or individual who deserves recognition.
02
The shortlist
Announced 26th October
The judges review nominations and select five finalists in each publicly nominated category.
03
Have your say
26th October – 13th November
Vote for your preferred finalist in each category when public voting opens.
04
Celebrate
Saturday 28th November
Winners and runners-up are announced at the Business Awards & Dinner Dance.
Finalists & Public Voting
Your voice. Their moment.
Meet the finalists here from 26th October 2026, when public voting opens. Voting closes on 13th November.
Finalists to be announced · Voting has not yet opened
For publicly nominated categories.
The Special Recognition Award is selected by the Chamber.
Saturday 28th November 2026
Dinner Dance
& Awards Night
One great night. One great community.
Join fellow businesses, colleagues and friends for an evening of great food, music and celebration at Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort.
Join the celebration
€85 per person
Black tie · Saturday 28th November
Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort
Bookings directly with Susana
susana@wicklowchamber.ie
Places are limited. Early booking is recommended.
7.00pm
A sparkling welcome
A Prosecco reception, kindly sponsored by Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort, with a live jazz group to start the evening.
7.30pm
Dinner & the awards
Enjoy a three-course dinner as we celebrate our finalists and present the Business Awards throughout the meal.
After the awards
Dance the night away
Fusion take to the stage with live music and entertainment to keep the celebrations going.
Before you nominate
Rules & eligibility
Open to businesses of all sizes and sectors operating in Wicklow Town & Environs.
Who is eligible?
Businesses must have been trading for at least one year, trade or partly trade in Wicklow Town & Environs, and meet the criteria for the relevant award category. See the individual categories above for details.
Is there a fee to enter?
No. There is no charge to enter or nominate.
How is information used?
All information supplied as part of the Awards process will be treated as confidential and used only for the purposes of the Awards and judging process.
Can I nominate for the Special Recognition Award?
No. This award is selected by the Chamber and is not open to public nomination.
