2025 Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards shortlist announced

Limerick Chamber Announces 2025 Shortlist for Regional Business Awards Sponsored by TUS

Limerick Chamber announce the shortlist for the 2025 Regional Business Awards sponsored by TUS ahead of the sold-out black-tie gala event on Friday, November 14

16th October, 2025: Limerick Chamber has announced the shortlisted companies for the 14th Annual Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards, sponsored by the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS).

This year’s shortlist features an exciting mix of new and emerging businesses alongside some of the region’s most established and respected companies.

These prestigious awards recognise the outstanding achievements of businesses and community organisations across the Mid-West region, celebrating innovation, leadership, and impact.

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Selecting this year’s finalists was no easy task for the independent judging panel, chaired by Tomás Sercovich, Business in the Community Ireland, and comprising respected industry figures Seán Lally, Hotel Woodstock, Liam Woulfe, Grassland Agro, Louise O’Reilly, Business to Arts, Vicki O’Toole, Tola Consultancy and Paul Shelly, Independent Non-Executive Director.
Michelle Gallagher, CEO of Limerick Chamber, said, “The calibre of entries this year has been phenomenal, reflecting the ambition and resilience of the Mid-West business community. Every entrant – shortlisted or not – demonstrates the spirit that drives our region forward. We are proud to celebrate them through these awards.”

The winners will be revealed at a sold-out black-tie gala event on Friday, 14th November 2025, at the Limerick Strand Hotel, attended by over 400 business leaders and officials from across the region.

As sponsors for the Regional Business Awards, Professor Vincent Cunnane, President of TUS, added, “TUS is proud to partner with Limerick Chamber in recognising excellence across the business community. These awards showcase the innovation and collaboration that make the Midwest such a dynamic place to do business.

“This spirit of collaboration is also central to TUS: we design our programmes directly with industry to ensure we are always responding to the evolving demands of the modern workforce. This is why our graduates enjoy the highest employment rate in the country—they possess the essential skills needed to immediately fuel the economic growth we are celebrating through these awards.”

Shortlisted Companies for the 2025 Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards include Best Emerging Business (sponsored by Limerick City & County Council): Cucine Lube Ireland; Kella Leadership; and Treaty Software.

Best SME: Regional Business Excellence Award (sponsored by AIB) nominees are DSM (Data Storage & Management); O’Mahony’s Booksellers Ltd; and PAQ IT Solutions. Best Employer: People & Culture Excellence Award (sponsored by Shannon Airport Group) nominees are: BD Research Centre Ireland (RCI); Cook Medical; and Flexsource CPL.

For the Community Impact Award (sponsored by Limerick Chamber Skillnet), the nominees are BD Research Centre Ireland (RCI); Dell Technologies; and WebDevBuilders Ltd. Sustainability and Environmental Leadership Award (sponsored by EY) nominees include: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Ireland; Limerick Strand Hotel; and MasterChefs.

For Customer Experience Excellence Award – Retail & Hospitality (sponsored by BDO), the nominees are Cornstore; Durty Nelly’s; and University Concert Hall. The Innovation & Digital Transformation Award (sponsored by Holmes) shortlist is BD Research Centre Ireland (RCI); North; and Wrxflo. Finally, Best Not-for-Profit Impact Award (sponsored by Northern Trust) nominees are Children’s Grief Centre; Dóchas Midwest Autism Support; and Our Lady of Lourdes Community Services Group.

Chair of the judging panel, Tomás Sercovich, Business in the Community Ireland, added:
“These shortlisted companies have demonstrated remarkable innovation and leadership. They are setting the standard for excellence in the region, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements on November 14th.”

For more information about the Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards, visit www.limerickchamber.ie