The 2026 Guaranteed Irish Business Awards took place on Thursday, 5 March, at The Dublin Royal Convention Centre. 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.
Hosted by the lovely Marty Whelan, over 400 guests enjoyed a delicious meal crafted from locally sourced ingredients, supplied by several Guaranteed Irish members.
An independent panel of distinguished industry leaders had the tough task of shortlisting a total of 84 companies from hundreds of entries.
Irish coffee chain, Insomnia, took home the prestigious 'Business of the Year' award, while Donore Credit Union won 'Small Business of the Year', and GAA President, Jarlath Burns, took home 'Special Recognition Award'.
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare, sponsored by Matheson
Winner: Revive Active
Technology, sponsored by Viatel Technology Group
Winner: Blacknight
Retail and E-Commerce, sponsored by TikTok Shop
Winner: Insomnia Coffee
Professional Services and Business Support Solutions, sponsored by FBD Insurance
Winner: LHK Group
Beauty and Wellbeing, Sponsored by ARI
Winner: The Smooth Company
Irish Fashion and Accessories Designer, sponsored by An Post
Winner: Celtic Tweed
Guaranteed Irish Gift, Home and Lifestyle, sponsored by .ie
Winner: Torc Candles
Family Run Business, sponsored by STP Packaging
Winner: Sheds Direct Ireland
Guaranteed Irish House Supply Chain, sponsored by Pipelife
Winner: Evara
Food and Beverage Supplier or Producer, sponsored by SuperValu & Centra
Winner: Treat Yo Self
Construction – Manufacturing and Engineering sponsored by Pipelife
Winner: Ballymore
Sustainability, sponsored by Cuisine de France
Winner: Cow & Gate (Danone Ireland)
Energy and Utilities, sponsored Respa Beds
Winner: Activ8 Solar Energies
Guaranteed Irish Small Business of the Year, Call Pal & Gray Offices
Winner: Donore Credit Union
Guaranteed Irish Business of the Year:
Winner: Insomnia
Guaranteed Irish Special Recognition Award:
Winner: GAA President, Jarlath Burns
