Luxury skincare brand VOYA has been was named as the Overall National SFA Small Business Winner for 2025.
Established by Mark and Kira Walton in 2006, VOYA has redefined luxury skincare on a global level, combining ethical sourcing with a commitment to sustainability.
Located in Sligo with a team of 43, the family-run Irish brand is the world's first certified organic seaweed-based skincare line, setting an industry benchmark. Its products can be found in over 42 countries around the globe.
The SFA's National Small Business Awards celebrate the achievements of small businesses in Ireland and recognise the important and vital contributions of this sector to the Irish economy.
A total of 44 finalists and five Emerging New Businesses were selected from hundreds of applications received for the 2025 programme.
SFA Director David Broderick said the organisation was delighted to continue to grow a programme that positions the small business brand as the backbone of the Irish economy.
"Small businesses are present in every village, town and city and contribute enormously to economic activity and community engagement," he added.
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke said the finalists represent the pinnacle of small business excellence in Ireland.
"Our overall winner, along with all finalist and category winners, deserve recognition for their outstanding innovation, creativity, and invaluable contribution to the Irish economy," Mr Burke added.
The nine category winners are:
Manufacturing sponsored by PTSB - Lawrence Engineering, Collooney, Co Sligo
Food and Drink sponsored by Bord Bia - Carlingford Oyster Company, Carlingford, Co Louth
Services sponsored by Sage - SolarSmart Energy, Dublin
Outstanding Small Business sponsored by Elavon - GP Practice Ally, Arklow, Co Wicklow
Retail sponsored by One4all Rewards - The Smooth Company, Lucan, Co Dublin
Innovation sponsored by National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) - Oriel Marine Extracts, Drogheda, Co Louth
Exporter of the Year, sponsored by Enterprise Ireland - VOYA, Sligo
Sustainability sponsored by Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) - Active Tribe, Courtown, Co Wexford
Workplace Wellbeing sponsored by DeCare - ContractingPLUS, Cork
The Emerging New Business award, sponsored by Microfinance Ireland, is a category to encourage emerging entrepreneurs to promote and grow their business.
The winners are: Your Friend, My Friend (Dublin) Eco Powered Cabinets (Hollymount, Co Mayo), RealSafe App (Dublin) Copper Coast Renewables (Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford) and Colectivo (Dunboyne, Co Meath).
