It’s time to celebrate your success
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Apply now for the Cork Chamber Cork Company of the Year Awards 2026 and showcase your achievements, innovation and commitment to excellence in association with KPMG and media partner the Irish Examiner.

From start-ups to multinationals, we want to hear your story. Closing date for entries is Friday 10 October 2025.

Start your application here
It’s time to celebrate your success

Apply now for the Cork Chamber Cork Company of the Year Awards 2026 and showcase your achievements, innovation and commitment to excellence in association with KPMG and media partner the Irish Examiner.

From start-ups to multinationals, we want to hear your story. Closing date for entries is Friday 10 October 2025.

Start your application here
Judging panel

Meet the judging panel for Cork Company of the Year Awards

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Key dates

View the key dates for each stage of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2026.

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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.
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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.
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Large Cork Company of the Year
The Large category is for Irish owned companies with more than 75 employees.
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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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Winners of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025
Overall & International Winner
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Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Category Winners
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Emerging Cork Company of the Year - Ground Wellbeing
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SME Cork Company of the Year - National Beauty Distribution
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Large Cork Company of the Year - Keohane Seafood

All qualifying entrants to the Cork Company of the Year Awards progress through a thorough judging process which is managed by an experienced panel of business leaders.

Terms and conditions

View the full terms and conditions for the 2026 Cork Company of the Year Awards.

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Enquiries

If you have any queries in relation to the awards please contact Naoimh Frawley, Director of People, Operations & Governance.

naoimh@corkchamber.ie

Many thanks to our awards sponsor KPMG and media partner the Irish Examiner

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