Recognising Leadership, Innovation and Impact
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In its third decade, this flagship Cork Chamber initiative, delivered in association with KPMG and media partner The Irish Examiner, celebrates outstanding companies that demonstrate leadership, innovation and a strong contribution to regional economic growth.

The awards recognise organisations that are driving excellence across their sectors, showcasing ambition, resilience and impact, while reinforcing Cork’s reputation as a dynamic and globally connected business hub.

Recognising Leadership, Innovation and Impact

In its third decade, this flagship Cork Chamber initiative, delivered in association with KPMG and media partner The Irish Examiner, celebrates outstanding companies that demonstrate leadership, innovation and a strong contribution to regional economic growth.

The awards recognise organisations that are driving excellence across their sectors, showcasing ambition, resilience and impact, while reinforcing Cork’s reputation as a dynamic and globally connected business hub.

Meet the winners of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2026
Overall & International Category Winner
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Qualcomm
Category Winners
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The Sibly Food Co - Emerging Winner
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Réalta Technologies - SME Winner
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EPS Group - Large Winner
Here are the 2026 finalists
Emerging Category
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Everywhere English
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Skillsbase
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The Sibly Food Co
SME Category
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Allfresh
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Keohane Readymix
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Réalta Technologies
Large Category
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EPS Group
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SE Systems
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Sorensen
International Category
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Merck
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Qualcomm
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Sanmina
Award Categories
Emerging Cork Company of the Year
The emerging category is for Irish owned companies that are less than 5 years in business from first revenues.
SME Cork Company of the Year
This category is for Irish owned companies of any age, from start up’s to well established companies that have less than 75 employees.
Large Cork Company of the Year
The Large category is for Irish owned companies with more than 75 employees.
Cork International Company of the Year
The international category is for Internationally owned companies with employees locally and worldwide and have a significant current impact on Cork.

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