Export Industry Awards

The Export Industry Awards have been recognising the tremendous achievements of companies working in the industry for 19 years and has been growing in strength and recognition each year. It is important that we highlight the exporting companies who have excelled in their sector despite some difficult trading conditions and to highlight exporters who have been fundamental to Ireland’s success. Over 500 export industry professionals attend this black tie event every year. The award categories cover the emerging exporters to established indigenous exporters of manufactured goods, services, software and onward to the multinational companies.

This year two new categories have been added to the list of categories: Financial Services Partner of the Year and Private Irish Business of the Year. You can find a list of previous years shortlisted and winners here. The Export Industry Awards gala will take place on the 8th of November in the Convention Centre Dublin.

Companies entered across 12 categories. The overall Exporter of the Year 2019 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.

Date: 8th of November 2019
Venue: Convention Centre Dublin
Timings: 6.45 pm: Drinks Reception | 7.30 pm: Gala Dinner followed by presentation of the Awards
Dress code: Black Tie

About the Alumni Programme:

Designed in conjunction with KPMG and Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin, the Alumni Programme is past category winners and former shortlisted Export Industry Award winners. The alumni programme includes information seminars, workshops and a masterclass organised by Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin.

This year the Export Industry Awards Alumni Masterclass will take place on Thursday 10th of October 2019 in Trinity Business School.

Why is it important to apply? 

Harry Hughes CEO of Portwest explains here why it is important to apply and the benefits.

Key dates for 2019:

• 5th April: Information Seminar in KPMG Dublin
• 6th June: Information Seminar in Shannon Airport
• 15th September: Applications closed
• 29th September: Shortlisted announced in the Sunday Times
• 10th October: Masterclass for Alumni, Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin
• 8th November: Winners will be announced at the Export Industry Awards in Convention Centre Dublin