Shortlist 2017
About the Awards and Alumni Programme 2017
The Export Industry Awards are organised by the Irish Exporters Association (IEA) to recognise the remarkable achievements of companies working in the export industry. Companies entered across 11 Categories and can be in with a chance to be selected as the 2017 Exporter of the Year. All winners will be announced at an annual Gala Dinner on Friday, 17th November at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road in Dublin. Tickets available here.
The awards acclaim all export industry sectors recognising emerging exporters as well as established indigenous exporters of manufactured goods and services, and onward to the big hitting multinational exporters. There is an opportunity for companies trading successfully in tough European markets and for those companies trading in high growth markets. Entrants may range from small start-up companies to large international corporations depending on the category.
Companies were welcome to enter more than one category. The overall Exporter of the Year 2017 will be selected from the winners of the individual categories.
About the Alumni Programme:
Designed in conjunction with KPMG, Bank of Ireland and UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, the Alumni Programme is open to past category winners and former shortlisted Export Industry Award winners. The alumni programme includes information seminars, workshops and a masterclass organised by UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School – This year’s theme is Negotiation.
Judging Criteria
Companies entered across 11 categories. Applications closed on August 31st. The overall Exporter of the Year 2017 will be selected from the winners of the individual categories. A prestigious judges panel will decide the winners from a high standard group of applicants.
Sponsors 2017
If you are interested in sponsoring a category please contact Jennifer Codon on (01) 6424178 or email JenniferCondon@irishexporters.ie