Guaranteed Irish announces finalists for 2026 Business Awards

The finalists for the 2026 Guaranteed Irish Business Awards, sponsored by PTSB, have been announced. Now in their fifth year, the annual awards shine a spotlight on Ireland’s leading businesses that are committed to supporting jobs, communities and provenance.  The awards will be handed out at a gala event taking place at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre on Tuesday 5 March hosted by Marty Whelan. The green carpet event will showcase Irish design and beauty brands.  For 2026, two new categories have been introduced: Guaranteed Irish Small Business of the Year and Energy & Utilities.  All categories were judged by an independent panel of distinguished industry leaders, including representatives from Matheson, An Post, Musgrave, PTSB, Viatel Technology Group and FBD Insurance, amongst others.   “Now in its fifth year, the Guaranteed Irish Business Awards continues to celebrate the innovation, resilience, and trust in our eco-system," said Bríd O'Connell, CEO of Guaranteed Irish. "This year, with the introduction of new categories including Small Business of the Year, we are shining an even brighter spotlight on businesses that are scaling, adapting, and creating real impact in their fields amid uncertain economic times. "It is more important than ever to recognise and support the companies driving progress here in Ireland, businesses whose ambition, creativity, and commitment benefit not just their industries, but the wider Irish economy and communities they serve.”  Patrick Farrell, chief retail banking officer at PTSB, said: “Guaranteed Irish continues to champion the vital contributions of Irish businesses both locally and internationally. "As a bank focused on the Irish market, we are honoured to partner with the Guaranteed Irish team for the fifth consecutive year in celebrating the achievements of those businesses who help create prosperity and drive progress across Ireland.   Dr. Norah Patten awarded a Special Recognition accolade at the Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2025, proudly sponsored by PTSB in the Round Room at the Mansion House. (Pic: Andres Poveda) See the full shortlist below Pharmaceutical and Healthcare, sponsored by Matheson  Zeon Healthcare  Revive Active  Duggan Veterinary Supplies  Ultrapure Laboratories   Pharma Plus  Consilient Health  Technology, sponsored by Viatel Technology Group  Kelsius  Enterprise Defence  Interactive Displays Ireland  Peninsula  Fiontar Group  Blacknight  Retail and E-Commerce, sponsored by TikTok Shop Micheal Murphy Home Furnishing  Global Home Improvements  Cash & Carry Kitchens  McCauley (Uniphar)  Insomnia Coffee  Chapters bookstores  Professional Services and Business Support Solutions, sponsored by FBD Insurance  HRLocker   Blacknight  LHK Group  Storage Systems  Donore Credit Union  Peninsula  Beauty and Wellbeing, sponsored by ARI  Ella & Jo  The Smooth Company  Kinvara Skincare  Millies.ie  Bánór  Ultrapure Laboratories   Irish Fashion and Accessories Designer, sponsored by An Post  Helen McAlinden  Celtic Tweed  McWilliam Bags  Edge Only  Noema James  FéRí  Guaranteed Irish Gift, Home and Lifestyle, sponsored by .ie   Respa Beds  Seabody  Ultrapure Laboratories  Torc Candles  Original Irish Hotels  King Koil  Family Run Business, sponsored by STP Packaging  Sheds Direct Ireland  Respa Beds  Dosco   Homevalue (Kean’s Homevalue)  Ballymaloe Foods  Thorntons Recycling  Food and Beverage Supplier or Producer, sponsored by SuperValu & Centra  Treat Yo Self  SiSú  Pearse Lyons Distillery  Circle K  The Clare Jam Company  ARYZTA Ireland  Construction - Manufacturing and Engineering, sponsored by Pipelife  Ballymore  Astatine  Smart Storage  Evara  Abbey Seals International   Castit   Guaranteed Irish House Supply Chain, sponsored by Pipelife  Homevalue  Trident Controls  Evara  Global Home Improvements  Cash & Carry Kitchens  Hygeia  Sustainability, sponsored by Cuisine de France  Etex Ireland  Cow & Gate (Danone Ireland)  Woodland Group  Glenisk   Pipelife Ireland  Oxigen Environmental  Guaranteed Irish Small Business of the Year, sponsored by Call Pal & Gray Offices  Donore Credit Union  Wazp  Torc Candles Rívesci  Jo's Absolute Nutrition  Celtic Tweed  Energy and Utilities, sponsored by Respa Beds  Thorntons Recycling  Activ8 Solar Energies  Oxigen Environmental  Circle K  Standard Brands  Certa 

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