“What a meaningful day celebrating the heart of our communities, Irish family businesses. Their passion, resilience, and innovation deserve every bit of recognition. Honouring their legacy is what the Family Business Awards are all about. Congratulations to all the inspiring winners!”
— Jill Thornton, Head of Events
Winners Announced for the 2026 Irish Family Business Awards
The extraordinary achievements of family enterprises from across Ireland were celebrated at a special lunchtime gala at The Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath, for the 2026 Irish Family Business Awards in association with Goodbody. Hosted by renowned broadcaster Matt Cooper, the event brought together over 450 attendees to recognise the dedication, innovation, and lasting legacy of family-run firms driving communities and the wider economy.
The afternoon’s top honour, Overall Family Business of the Year, was awarded to North County Dublin’s Country Crest, who also took gold in the Agri Family Business and Family Farming categories. Meanwhile, Wipeout Limited, Co. Dublin, proudly took home the Overall People’s Choice Award. Across more than twenty competitive categories—spanning agriculture, manufacturing, hospitality, retail, and emerging technology—the ceremony highlighted the remarkable resilience and multi-generational impact of businesses from all four provinces.
A sincere thank you goes to headline partner Goodbody, all category sponsors, and the independent judging panel for their continued support of family enterprises nationwide.
The full gallery of official event photography, downloadable winner badges, and the complete directory of 2026 gold, silver, bronze, and regional recipients are now live on the website. The Irish Family Business Awards will return in 2027 to continue championing the best of Irish family enterprise.
