Two local companies are among the SFA Small Business Awards finalists.
Chair of the judging panel, Sue O’Neill, has announced the full list (see below) for the initiative which celebrates achievements of small enterprises across the country and recognises the vital contribution they may to Irish industry.
Red Sky Europe which is based in Kilkenny and provides a range of services to ecommerce merchants, was nominated in both Exporter of the Year as well as Best Service categories.
While in that latter section, they’ve joined by Carlow’s Zeus Mobility.
The Gala prize-winning ceremony takes place in Dublin next March.
Full List:
MANUFACTURING CATEGORY FINALISTS (up to 50 employees)
Sponsored by ptsb
Scatterbox – Co. Meath
ALS Identify – Dublin
Hygeia – Galway
Lawrence Engineering – Co. Sligo
Leinster Environmentals – Co. Louth
ULTRAPURE Laboratories – Co. Mayo
FOOD & DRINK CATEGORY FINALISTS (up to 50 employees)
Sponsored by Bord Bia
Builíin Blasta – Galway
Carlingford Oyster Company – Co. Louth
Drink Botanicals Ireland – Dublin
Shines Seafoods – Co. Donegal
The Delicious Food Co. – Dublin
Zingibeer – Dublin
SERVICES CATEGORY FINALISTS (up to 50 Employees)
Sponsored by SAGE
3Q Recruitment – Dublin
ASafe Global – Co. Clare
RedSky Europe – Kilkenny
ROCTEL – Dublin
SolarSmart Energy –Dublin
ZEUS Mobility – Co. Carlow
OUTSTANDING SMALL BUSINESS CATEGORY FINALISTS (up to five employees)
Sponsored by Elavon
Agile Executives – Dublin
GP Practice Ally – Co. Wicklow
Happy Cubs – Dublin
IO Agri – Co. Cavan
Jack Murphy Clothing – Co. Dublin
The Smooth Company – Co. Dublin
INNOVATION (up to 50 employees)
Sponsored by National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI)
EcoVolt – Dublin
Hugh J Ward & Co Solicitors – Dublin
Klearcom – Waterford
Oriel Marine Extracts – Co. Louth
ROCTEL – Dublin
Total Plastic Solution – Co. Limerick
RETAIL CATEGORY FINALISTS (up to 50 employees)
Sponsored by One4all Rewards
Dublin Herbalists – Co. Tipperary
Nutty Delights – Dublin
Rugs.ie – Cork
Jack Murphy Clothing – Co. Dublin
The Smooth Company – Co. Dublin
Nibbed – Co. Galway
EXPORTER OF THE YEAR CATOGARY FINALISTS (up to 50 employees)
Sponsored by Enterprise Ireland
Aterim – Dublin
Carlingford Oyster Company – Co. Louth
Drink Botanicals Ireland – Dublin
Klearcom – Waterford
Oriel Marine Extracts – Co. Louth
RedSky Europe – Kilkenny
VOYA –Sligo
SUSTAINABILITY CATEGORY FINALISTS (up to 50 employees)
Sponsored by Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI)
Drumhierny Woodland Hideaway – Co. Leitrim
Hygeia – Galway
Oriel Marine Extracts – Co. Louth
Re-Cycle Bikes – Co. Dublin
Velo Coffee Roasters – Cork
Active Tribe – Co. Wexford
WORKPLACE WELLBEING CATEGORY FINALISTS (up to 50 employees)
Sponsored by DeCare
3Q Recruitment – Dublin
VOYA –Sligo
ContractingPLUS – Dublin
Employee Financial Wellness – Dublin
OnePageCRM – Galway
PD Ceramics – Galway
EMERGING NEW BUSINESS CATEGORY (up to 50 employees, under 2 years in business)
Sponsored by Microfinance Ireland
Your Friend, My Friend – Dublin
Eco Powered Cabinets – Co. Mayo
RealSafe App – Dublin
Copper Coast Renewables – Co Waterford
Colectivo – Co. Meath
The Awards prize package for ALL finalists includes participation in a strategic management masterclass weekend during January as well as the SFA Business Connect event at Killashee Hotel next February 6th. All benefit from broad-ranging national and local media coverage valued at €50,000. Finalists also receive three complimentary tickets to the Gala Prize Winning Ceremony to take place in the RDS on March 26 2025 when category prize winners and the overall winner will be announced. The Category winners will be presented with a trophy and free membership of the Small Firms Association for one year.
