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Irish Exporters Association Launches the Export Industry Awards 2025 – Celebrating 23 Years of Excellence in Irish Exporting

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Monday 25th March 2025: The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) has today announced the launch of the Export Industry Awards 2025 and Call for Applications, marking 23 years of celebrating the outstanding achievements of Irish exporters. Supported by Platinum sponsors KPMG Ireland and Trinity Executive Education, Trinity College Dublin the awards recognise excellence across Ireland’s export sector. This year, there will be 12 award categories, ranging from manufacturing to life sciences, covering topics such as sustainability and innovation. The overall Exporter of the Year will be selected from the winners of individual categories. The theme for this year’s awards is ‘Navigating the Storm: Building Resilience, Adaptability, and Celebrating Success.’  

Speaking at today’s announcement, Simon McKeever CEO of the IEA, said, “The Export Industry Awards are a celebration of the remarkable achievements and innovative spirit driving Ireland’s export sector. These awards are the highlight of the Irish export calendar, recognising the excellence and resilience of companies that contribute significantly to the nation’s economic growth. In today’s challenging exporting landscape, best practice innovation, flexibility and determination are crucial for success. The resilience and confidence shown by previous finalists demonstrate that the sector is not only ready to face these challenges, but also ready to seize new opportunities. The awards offer companies a prestigious platform to showcase their excellence in export markets, providing unparalleled networking opportunities with peers and access to expertise from KPMG and Trinity Business School.” 

The Awards are sponsored by a number of corporate and industry sponsors: KPMG Ireland, Ace Express Freight, Bord Bia, Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Dixon International Logistics, Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland and Descartes Thyme. 

 

2025 Programme of Events:  

  • 22nd April 2025: 12pm to 2pm, Online Information Seminar 
  • 7th May 2025: Applications Officially Close  
  • 6th June 2025: Category Shortlist Announced 
  • June 2025: Alumni Masterclass, Trinity Executive Education, Trinity 
  • Business School, Trinity College Dublin  
  • 4th & 5th September: Live Judging 
  • 3rd October: Export Industry Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner 2025, the Dublin Royal Convention Centre – 1 Le Pole Square, Ship Street Great, Dublin 8, D08 E6PD. Winners will be announced. 

About the Export Industry Awards 

The Irish Exporters Association’s Export Industry Awards in its 23rd year is the premier event for recognising the achievements of Irish Exporters and has been growing in strength and recognition each year. It is important that we highlight the exporting companies and service providers who have excelled across the industry despite some difficult trading conditions and that we highlight these companies who have been fundamental to Ireland’s success. 

Exporting businesses have been an essential part of Ireland’s global success despite incredibly difficult international trade conditions over recent years. The Export Industry Awards allows us to celebrate those Irish businesses that continue to succeed in an increasingly uncertain world and who have been fundamental to Ireland’s success. Over 500 export industry professionals will attend the black-tie gala event on 3rd October at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre.  

For more details about the Export Industry Awards 2025, list of categories and how to apply, visit: www.irishexporters.ie/export-industry-awards  

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