How Do I Nominate Someone or Enter the Family Business Awards?
The Family Business Awards are officially open for entries, and we want to ensure Ireland’s finest family-run organisations receive the professional recognition they deserve.
Whether you want to put forward a trusted partner, client, or supplier, or showcase your own company’s achievements, getting involved is a straightforward process.
Below is a step-by-step breakdown of how the nomination and entry path options.
How We Define Family Business
“A family business must be owned or run by two or more members of a single family. Family Businesses of all sizes are welcomed to enter the 2025 Irish Family Business Awards.”
Path 1: Nominate a Client, Supplier, or Partner (3rd Party Nomination)
Best for companies wanting to champion a family business they work alongside.
In the B2B sector, we know which companies deliver exceptional standards. If you work with a family firm that stands out for its operational excellence, dedication, or service, you can put them forward. The goal here is speed and simplicity; you do not need access to the company’s internal operations or financials to nominate them.
- Step 1: Basic Information – Visit familybusinessawards.ie and fill out a short form detailing your details and the contact info of the family business you wish to nominate.
- Step 2: The Brief Justification – Provide a short summary explaining why this business deserves recognition, such as their exceptional service, commercial growth, or reliability.
- Step 3: The Outreach – Once you hit submit, our awards team takes over. We contact the business directly to let them know they have been nominated by a peer, which serves as fantastic corporate validation. We will then invite and guide them to complete the official entry form.
Enter Your Own Family Business
Best for family business owners, directors, or marketing teams.
If you lead or operate a family enterprise, submitting an entry is a powerful tool for your business. Being shortlisted or winning a category significantly elevates brand credibility, boosts team morale, and strengthens your position when pitching to new corporate clients.
- Step 1: Category Selection – Review the available categories on the website and select the ones that align best with your operational strengths. Companies are welcome to enter multiple categories.
- Step 2: Complete the Submission – The entry form acts as a business case. You will be asked to provide insights into your history, how family values influence your corporate culture, and your commercial performance or innovations over the past 12–24 months.
- Step 3: Upload Supporting Evidence – You have the option to include supporting materials such as client testimonials, case studies, or media coverage to strengthen your application.
Once submitted, all entries are reviewed by an independent panel of business leaders and industry experts. Shortlisted finalists will be announced ahead of the official awards ceremony.
