Shortlist revealed for Fingal Business Awards 2026

Fingal Chamber has announced the shortlist for the Fingal Business Excellence and Sustainable Impact Awards 2026, which will be presented at a black-tie Gala Ceremony on Friday 13 November at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport. Now in their 22nd year, the Awards recognise the businesses, public bodies and not-for-profits that make Fingal work, from start-ups and SMEs to major employers.

A total of 129 finalist places have been awarded across 23 categories, with the Business Person of the Year to be revealed on the night. The finalists span retail, hospitality, tourism, aviation, logistics, professional services, manufacturing, technology, public service and community enterprise, reflecting the breadth and strength of enterprise in Fingal.

Twenty-four categories sit across four sections: Talent, Business Excellence, Sustainable Business Impact and Customer Experience. The Awards are organised by Fingal Chamber and headline sponsored by Fingal County Council.

AnnMarie Farrelly, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, the main sponsor of the Awards, said:

“At Fingal County Council, we have proudly supported the Fingal Business Awards for many years and are delighted to once again be the main sponsor for 2026.

These Awards are a wonderful opportunity to recognise excellence across our business community – the entrepreneurs, leaders and organisations whose hard work and innovation continue to make Fingal a great place to live, work, visit and do business. By celebrating the achievements of our local businesses, we also celebrate their positive impact on our residents, our communities and our wider economy.

We are proud to continue working with the Chamber and our business community to champion these successes and the growth they bring to Fingal.”

Jim Wylie, President of Fingal Chamber:

“Twenty-two years on, these Awards still do what they were set up to do, which is to put a spotlight on the people building businesses in Fingal and the teams behind them. This year’s shortlist runs from start-ups to some of the biggest employers in the country, and every one of them has earned their place. Congratulations to all the finalists. I’m looking forward to celebrating with them on 13 November.”

Anthony Cooney, Chief Executive of Fingal Chamber:

“Fingal is one of the most competitive business locations in Ireland, and this shortlist shows why. You’ve got global companies, family firms, start-ups and community organisations all operating to a high standard and, in many cases, competing in the same categories. Well done to everyone shortlisted. The judges have a difficult job ahead of them.”

Customer experience specialists Insight6 are overseeing the measurement and adjudication of the Awards on behalf of Fingal Chamber. Each entry is benchmarked against key performance indicators and assessed through a combination of independent judging panels and mystery guest visits.

The Gala Awards Presentation Evening takes place on Friday 13 November 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport, Santry, hosted by Marty Whelan. Finalists will join around 500 guests for a drinks reception at 6.30pm, followed by dinner, the presentation of awards and live entertainment. A charity raffle will take place during the evening.

A limited number of tables remain available. Find out more and book at https://fingalchamber.glueup.com/event/fingal-business-awards-2026-gala-presentation-evening-166509/

The shortlist for the 2026 Fingal Business Awards is as follows:

Business Person of the Year

• To be revealed on the night

Young Business Person of the Year

• David O'Neill (Little Footsteps Creche & Montessori)
• Emma Mahony (The Odette School of Ballet)
• Mikey Wright (The Wright Group)
• Sean Fahey (Fahey Media)

Team of the Year

• Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport
• Freshways
• Pavilions
• Property Claims Loss Assessors
• Redlough Group
• Sky Handling Partner Dublin

Business of the Year (Large)

• Flexsource Solutions
• Keogh's
• McArdle Skeath
• MSD Biotech Dublin
• Redlough Group
• Sky Handling Partner Dublin
• The Wright Group

Business of the Year (SME)

• Cozmotec
• ForeFront Sports
• Grown Forest
• Hidden Acres-Malahide Escapes
• Irish College of English
• Lynders Holiday Parks
• PRM Assist

Business of the Year (Startup)

• Arventa
• Ordis Healthcare
• Snugz Play
• Spairc AI

Innovation in Business Award

• Amazon & Celtic Contractors
• Cozmotec
• Malone Group
• MSD Biotech Dublin
• MWeds Global Advisory
• Spairc AI

International Trade Award

• Keogh's
• Malone Group
• PRM Assist
• Viva Coffee

Sales and Marketing Award

• ActCOA 10X
• Dublin Airport
• Property Claims Loss Assessors
• Snugz Play
• The Wright Group

Learning and Development Award

• Dublin Aerospace
• Excel Recruitment
• Sky Handling Partner Dublin

Not-for-Profit Organisation of the Year

• Femmy O Foundation
• Fóroige Coastal North Dublin

Public Service of the Year

• Donabate Post Office
• Explore Fingal Destination Tourism Brand
• Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS)
• Swords Live
• TrailblazHER at TU Dublin

Workplace Award

• Castleknock Hotel
• Dains Ireland
• IBM Software Lab Dublin Campus
• Marqette Dublin Airport
• Roganstown Hotel & Country Club
• Sky Handling Partner Dublin

Community Involvement Award

• Amazon
• Aramex Ireland
• Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown Hotel
• daa
• Keogh's
• Pavilions
• Trane Technologies

Climate Action Award

• Amazon & Blakestown Drive Community Group
• Country Crest
• daa
• McArdle Skeath
• Pavilions

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award

• Aramex Ireland
• Mantra Strategy
• Pavilions
• TrailblazHER at TU Dublin

Sustainable Impact by an SME Award

• Amica Eco Hairdressing
• Grown Forest
• Hidden Acres-Malahide Escapes

Hotel Award

• Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown
• Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport
• Castleknock Hotel
• Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport
• Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown Hotel
• Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links
• Roganstown Hotel
• Shoreline Hotel
• The Grand Hotel

Leisure/Tourism Service Award

• ALSAA
• Hidden Acres-Malahide Escapes
• Lynders Holiday Parks
• Seomra Salainn

Restaurant Award

• 5Rock
• Castleknock Hotel
• Hogs & Heifers Airside Swords
• Indie Spice Grill
• Kajjal
• Runway 28 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
• Seaview Restaurant
• The Brooklyn Swords
• Wrights Anglers Rest
• Wrights Findlater

Bar/Pub Award

• Gilbert & Wright
• Her Upstairs
• Jameson Bar
• O'Callaghan's Bar at Roganstown Hotel
• Ryan's Bar Dublin Airport
• South Bank Bar
• The Bloody Stream
• The Brooklyn Swords
• The Central, Mrs O's
• The Old Snug

Café Award

• Cupcakes and Counting
• Goat in the Boat
• Saide's Cafe & Mezze House

Retail Outlet Award

• Crushed Spices
• Dani's Showroom
• Gerry's Fresh Foods
• Jameson Golf Links Pro Shop
• Jungle Flowers
• Neola Apparel

Professional Service Award

• AIB Santry
• Borgo
• Dains Ireland
• Excel Aviation
• Flexsource Solutions
• Mantra Strategy
• MWeds Global Advisory
• Primtac Personnel
• Property Claims Loss Assessors