The Irish Family Business Awards are back for 2023, and it’s a strong showing from the Midlands region with 18 Finalists in the Awards.
Now in their 5th year, the Irish Family Business Awards recognises the dedication, innovation and resilience of family-run enterprises across the nation. This year, there are 22 diverse categories for businesses to compete in, reflecting how central the Irish family businesses is to enterprise in Ireland.
The Midlands region is well represented, with 18 Awards finalists in areas from Sustainability to Tech and from Customer Service to Innovation, each selected from over 300 submissions from across Ireland, and all set to shine a spotlight on the incredible achievements of family businesses in the Midlands region.
Midlands Finalists
Manufacturing and Engineering Family Business of the Year
- Central Precast Ltd, Co. Laois
- Kiernan Structural Steel, Co. Longford
Sustainable Family Business of the Year
- The FACTORY, Co. Offaly
Tech Family Business of the Year
- Mersus Technologies, Co. Westmeath
Innovative Family Business Award
- Laois Sawmills Ltd, Co. Laois
- Mersus Technologies, Co. Westmeath
Print and Publishing Family Business of the Year
- The FACTORY, Co. Offaly
Property & Construction Family Business of the Year
- Central Precast Ltd, Co. Laois
Agri Family Business of the Year
- J Grennan and Sons, Co. Offaly
Best in Customer Service
- Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Co, Westmeath
- Topline Heavins & Euronics, Co. Westmeath
Best Small Family Business of the Year
- Peter Hanley Motors, Co. Longford
Family Business CSR Award
- Playtown Tullamore, Co. Offaly
- The FACTORY, Co. Offaly
Fastest Growing Family Business
- Playtown Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Hospitality Business of the Year
- Shamrock Lodge Hotel, Co. Westmeath
Retail and Wholesale Family Business of the Year
- Topline Heavins & Euronics, Co. Westmeath
Rising Star Award
- Playtown Tullamore, Co. Offaly
The Irish Family Business Awards provide a platform to honour the remarkable contributions of family businesses to the Irish economy and their local communities. From long-established legacy companies to innovative newcomers, the awards showcase the diversity and strength of family enterprises. The event itself takes place in the Mansion House, Dublin on Friday the 3rd of November, with a gala luncheon hosted by Matt Cooper. For more information, see the Irish Family Business Awards website
