Final countdown to Limerick Chamber business awards

THE final countdown is onto the biggest night in Limerick’s local business calendar.

This Friday evening, the Strand Hotel will play host to the 2026 Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards.

Now in their 15th year, the awards mark achievements across a broad range of sectors, from emerging enterprises to established companies, as well as organisations making a significant contribution to their employees, the communities where they operate and the wider regional economy.

The black-tie ceremony doubles up as Chamber president Maria Gleeson’s annual dinner, and will be attended by senior business and political leaders from across the region.

Among the organisations which have been nominated are Croom Medical, HOMS Assist, WP Engine, EI Electronics, Conack Construction and Element Six.

There are eight categories in total, including the best not-for-profit company, customer experience and environmental excellence.

Of the individual winners, one company will then be named the overall winner at the 2026 awards.

On top of this, there will be a lifetime achievement prize awarded by Ms Gleeson.

She congratulated the shortlisted organisations, saying: “What stands out each year is the breadth of talent and enterprise across the Mid-West. From businesses finding new ways to innovate and grow, to organisations investing in their people and making a real difference in their communities, there is a great deal to acknowledge and celebrate and we look forward to recognising their success at our awards ceremony next month."

The keynote sponsors of the awards are the Technological University of the Shannon.

Its vice-president Liam Brown said: “The achievements of this year's finalists demonstrate the importance of innovation, skills and collaboration in supporting a competitive and thriving regional economy. We congratulate all those shortlisted."

The Limerick Leader is a media partner to the awards.

Shortlisted Companies for the 2026 Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards:

Best Emerging Business: Nexus Recruitment Partner, Fíor Jewellery, AccessHR

Best SME: Croom Medical, HOMS Assist, Crystal Lean Solutions

Best Employer: PBC Builders Ltd, WP Engine, BD Research Centre Ireland

Community Impact Award: Ei Electronics, BD Research Centre Ireland, Conack Construction

Environmental Excellence and Impact Award: CD Environmental, Element Six, Sysco

Customer Experience Excellence Award: University Concert Hall, Mother Macs, Little Leprechaun Cuts

Innovation and Digital Transformation Award: Hook and Ladder, Wrxflo, Bon Secours Hospital Limerick

Best Not-for-Profit Impact Award: Employability Limerick, Narrative 4, St Gabriel’s Foundation