Guaranteed Irish has announced the finalists for the 2026 Guaranteed Irish Business Awards, which are sponsored by PTSB.
In their fifth year, the annual awards highlight Ireland's leading businesses that are committed to supporting jobs, communities and provenance.
The awards will be announced on Thursday, March 5, at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre.
Two new categories have been introduced this year - Guaranteed Irish Small Business of the Year and Energy & Utilities.
All categories were judged by an independent panel of industry leaders, including representatives from Matheson, An Post, Musgrave, PTSB, Viatel Technology Group and FBD Insurance amongst others.
Bríd O'Connell, CEO of Guaranteed Irish, said the Guaranteed Irish Business Awards continues to celebrate the innovation, resilience, and trust in the country's eco-system.
"This year, with the introduction of new categories including Small Business of the Year, we are shining an even brighter spotlight on businesses that are scaling, adapting, and creating real impact in their fields amid uncertain economic times," she said.
"It is more important than ever to recognise and support the companies driving progress here in Ireland, businesses whose ambition, creativity, and commitment benefit not just their industries, but the wider Irish economy and communities they serve," she added.
Patrick Farrell, Chief Retail Banking Officer at PTSB, said that Guaranteed Irish continues to champion the vital contributions of Irish businesses both locally and internationally.
"As a bank focused on the Irish market, we are honoured to partner with the Guaranteed Irish team for the fifth consecutive year in celebrating the achievements of those businesses who help create prosperity and drive progress across Ireland," he said.
"There is considerable global uncertainty at present, so it has never been more important to showcase and recognise how Irish businesses are competing successfully at home and abroad through innovation and resilience," he added.
The Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2026 Shortlist:
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare - sponsored by Matheson
Zeon Healthcare
Revive Active
Duggan Veterinary Supplies
Ultrapure Laboratories
Pharma Plus
Consilient Health
Technology - sponsored by Viatel Technology Group
Kelsius
Enterprise Defence
Interactive Displays Ireland
Peninsula
Fiontar Group
Blacknight
Retail and E-Commerce - sponsored by TikTok Shop
Micheal Murphy Home Furnishing
Global Home Improvements
Cash & Carry Kitchens
McCauley (Uniphar)
Insomnia Coffee
Chapters bookstores
Professional Services and Business Support Solutions - sponsored by FBD Insurance
HRLocker
Blacknight
LHK Group
Storage Systems
Donore Credit Union
Peninsula
Beauty and Wellbeing - sponsored by ARI
Ella & Jo
The Smooth Company
Kinvara Skincare
Millies.ie
Bánór
Ultrapure Laboratories
Irish Fashion and Accessories Designer - sponsored by An Post
Helen McAlinden
Celtic Tweed
McWilliam Bags
Edge Only
Noema James
FéRí
Guaranteed Irish Gift, Home and Lifestyle - sponsored by .ie
Respa Beds
Seabody
Ultrapure Laboratories
Torc Candles
Original Irish Hotels
King Koil
Family Run Business - sponsored by STP Packaging
Sheds Direct Ireland
Respa Beds
Dosco
Homevalue (Kean's Homevalue)
Ballymaloe Foods
Thorntons Recycling
Food and Beverage Supplier or Producer - sponsored by SuperValu & Centra
Treat Yo Self
SiSú
Pearse Lyons Distillery
Circle K
The Clare Jam Company
ARYZTA Ireland
Construction - Manufacturing and Engineering - sponsored by Pipelife
Ballymore
Astatine
Smart Storage
Evara
Abbey Seals International
Castit
Guaranteed Irish House Supply Chain - sponsored by Pipelife
Homevalue
Trident Controls
Evara
Global Home Improvements
Cash & Carry Kitchens
Hygeia
Sustainability - sponsored by Cuisine de France
Etex Ireland
Cow & Gate (Danone Ireland)
Woodland Group
Glenisk
Pipelife Ireland
Oxigen Environmental
Guaranteed Irish Small Business of the Year - sponsored by Call Pal & Gray Offices
Donore Credit Union
Wazp
Torc Candles
Rívesci
Jo's Absolute Nutrition
Celtic Tweed
Energy and Utilities - sponsored by Respa Beds
Thorntons Recycling
Activ8 Solar Energies
Oxigen Environmental
Circle K
Standard Brands
Certa
