Mayo Business Awards celebrate 10 years
The Mayo Business Awards 2025 are now open for entries. As the awards celebrate 10 years of honouring business excellence, this year sees expanded and updated award categories ensuring there is a suitable one for every type of business.
The awards continue to recognise the innovation, resilience, and contribution of businesses across Mayo.
The Mayo Business Awards are a cross-community initiative supported by the Mayo Chambers and other local business organisations, with the backing of the Local Enterprise Office Mayo.
The Mayo Business Awards will be presented at a gala event at the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris, on Friday, November 7, with Kieran O’Malley as MC.
Speaking at the launch event, Head of the Local Enterprise Office Mayo John Magee said “As Head of the Local Enterprise Office Mayo I’m thrilled to continue our association and support of the MBA. I very much look forward this year to a huge entry from businesses from all over Mayo, who are putting their hand up to celebrate success and achievement in their business”.
The 2025 categories are as follows: Innovation for Impact Award; Best Start-Up; Mayo Tourism Award; Green Game-Changer Award; Digital Excellence & Experience Award; Inclusive Impact Award; Excellence in Customer Experience Award; Excellence in the Hospitality Sector; Best Small / Medium Business.
An additional category, The Neill O’Neill Lifetime Achievement Award, is decided by the judging panels and does not require entry.
A strong hint was dropped about a once-off special award to commemorate the 10 year celebration. This will be announced shortly.
Andrea Kean, President of Claremorris Chamber, welcomed the awards to her town, saying, “We are delighted to have the Mayo Business Awards come to Claremorris in their 10th year. These awards are very prestigious, and with the extended category range this year, there’s an extra buzz and excitement around them. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the McWilliam Park Hotel, on the 7th November”.
The Mayo Business Awards are seen as a truly countywide occasion, reaching businesses in every corner of County Mayo in order to discover the very best in Mayo business and entrepreneurship.
The objective is to help businesses grow their networks, lift their profile and open the door to new opportunities and possibilities, while also giving local businesses the opportunity to be recognised for their dedication, investment, accomplishments and hard work across nine award categories.
The event has become an important date in the Mayo business calendar and recipients proudly display their award in recognition of their accomplishments.
The organisers wish to thank the sponsors of the awards, and media partners (Midwest Radio, The Connaught Telegraph, The Mayo News and The Western People) whose support is essential for the awards to run successfully.
Entry to the Mayo Business Awards is free and is through the website here.