Guaranteed Irish has announced the finalists of the Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2024, proudly supported by PTSB. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, 21 March, at the RDS. It will celebrate Ireland’s leading businesses that support jobs, are committed to local communities and contribute to Ireland, its people, and its economy.
Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2024
Broadcaster and comedian Oliver Callan will host the event, and the evening will include a gala ball to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Guaranteed Irish.
The awards recognise and reward the success and resilience of both homegrown and multinational businesses across various sector categories. Achievement awards include Guaranteed Irish One to Watch, Guaranteed Irish Person of the Year, Guaranteed Irish Brand Activation Champion, Guaranteed Irish Sustainability Champion, and Guaranteed Irish Advocate within a Business.
Judging panel
An independent panel of distinguished industry leaders from names including Matheson, An Post, 30% Club, Viatel Technology Group, FBD Insurance, IDA Ireland, Bord Bia, Sisk Group, Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI), and Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) had the arduous task of shortlisting a total of 171 finalists after whittling down hundreds of entries.
Brid O’Connell, CEO, Guaranteed Irish, commented: “2024 is a little more special for Guaranteed Irish winners as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. The calibre of entries for this year’s awards was remarkable in terms of quality and numbers. We received an increase of 70% in entries.
“We look forward to celebrating the incredible contribution Guaranteed Irish businesses make to Ireland and international markets, with the continued support of proud title sponsor of the Awards, PTSB, for a third consecutive year. Congratulations to all of our finalists.”
Speaking to the announcement, Patrick Farrell, Retail Banking Director, PTSB, commented: “PTSB is proud to be the title sponsor of the 2024 Guaranteed Irish Business Awards and wishes a most sincere congratulations to each of this year’s finalists. For 50 years, Guaranteed Irish has championed the contribution of Irish businesses at both a local and international level. As a Bank solely focused on the Irish market, it is an honour for PTSB to work alongside the Guaranteed Irish team in recognising and celebrating the contribution and commitment of Irish businesses to local employment and global innovation through the 2024 Awards cycle.”
Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2024 Construction Categories Shortlists
Construction and Engineering, sponsored by Cedral
- Abbey Seals International
- EC Precision
- Hybrid Energy Group
- Trident Controls
Construction Manufacturing or Supply, sponsored by Cedral
- Briody Bedding
- EliteForm Manufacturing
- Global Home Improvements
- K&K Windows
- Kilsaran
- Kingscourt Brick
- Neat Gates
- Wavin Ireland
Guaranteed Irish House Champion, sponsored by Cedral
- Abbey Seals International
- Briody Bedding
- EliteForm Manufacturing
- Global Home Improvements
- K&K Windows
- Kilsaran
- Trident Controls
- Wavin Ireland
Professional Services, sponsored by FBD Insurance
- Rockwell
- Call Pal
- Community Credit Union
- GRID Finance
- IT.ie
- LIA
- Magico
- Manguard Plus
- McKenna & Co Solicitors
- Uniquely
Family Run Business, sponsored by Energia
- Briody Bedding
- Kilsaran
- Fitzgeralds Woodlands House Hotel & Spa
- Glenisk
- Global Home Improvements
- Hybrid Energy Group
- Manguard Plus
- Thorntons Recycling