Partners
DCU National Centre for Family Business NCFB is Ireland’s leading family business research centre. Founded in 2013, we provide Irish family businesses with practical business insights, informed by shared best practice and cutting-edge research. A leader in family business research, the NCFB works with global experts and their research teams in top tier international business schools.
Publishing in international journals and contributing to commissioned family business practitioner reports, we are committed to three Pillars of Excellence: Research, Education and Engagement with Impact. Our research readily translates into evidence-based practice that we share with family businesses at undergraduate and executive education levels to ensure Irish family firms succeed and grow into the future.
Sponsoring Family Food & Drink Business of the Year
Family Business Network Ireland (FBN-I) is the network organisation for experiential learning, mutual support and advocacy for and on behalf of Irish families in business. It was established by some of Ireland’s leading business families, as the Irish Chapter of a non-profit international network of business owning families (Family Business Network International), promoting the success and sustainability of family business.
Going from strength to strength, and expanding rapidly, FBN-I provides experiential learning for its members through intimate and informative events, connecting families in business to inspire connection and community, while advocating on their behalf in the public and political sphere
Sponsoring Small Family Business of the Year
Family Business Ireland is an information and support service for the founders, owners, next generation managers and professional advisors of family businesses. Over the past fifteen years Plato has directly facilitated hundreds of family businesses throughout Ireland to successfully manage the issues of succession, legacy, transference and continuity.
Supporting, advising and helping to build sustainable futures for Ireland’s family owned and family run businesses
Category Sponsors
Sponsoring Retail & Wholesale Family Business of the Year
The Backing Business Community is a free-to-all community created by Virgin Media Business, with SMEs in mind. A community where we’ll help connect, educate and support small business owners (SMEs).
Virgin Media Business launched the #BackingBusiness Community initiative to help small businesses expand and grow, while also offering tips on how to stay competitive in their respective markets.
The Community Members have the opportunity to avail themselves of free in-person events, online webinars, discounted broadband for all on-net Backing Business Community members and access to promotional opportunities such as print media, social media and email newsletters. And lastly, TV appearance opportunities for members who are also Virgin Media Business broadband customers.
Sponsoring Sustainable Family Business of the Year
Down2Earth Materials are Ireland’s leading supplier of sustainable catering disposables. Since our beginning in 2009 we strived to have the highest level of certification on our products, all of which are made from sustainable materials. This fits our ethos of providing our customers with the best sustainable choices and gives consumers the confidence and trust that the products they are using are genuinely eco-friendly. Whether it is your local café or a trusted national brand, our team of industry experts can provide you with the knowledge and solutions to help your organisation become more sustainable. As a trusted supplier of sustainable packaging in Ireland we continually invest our time, energy, and resources into broadening our knowledge and understanding of the food, and food waste industries through research and training. We feel that this is an important factor in our development as a business and to be able to continually and effectively advise and support our clients and customers.
Sponsoring International Family Business of the Year
Enterprise Ireland is the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. We work in partnership with Irish enterprises to help them start, grow, innovate and win export sales in global markets. In this way, we support sustainable economic growth, regional development and secure employment.
Sponsoring of Innovative Family Business Award
Forvis Mazars is a leading international audit, tax, advisory, and consulting firm. Operating as a united global partnership, we work as one integrated team, leveraging expertise, scale, and cultural understanding to deliver cutting-edge services in audit, assurance, tax, consulting, financial advisory, corporate finance, and financial outsourcing.
With over 600 staff across offices in Dublin, Galway, and Limerick, the Irish firm draws on the expertise of more than 47,000 professionals in over 95 countries to assist major international corporates, SMEs, financial institutions and public bodies achieve their strategic and business goals.
To find out more, visit the Forvis Mazars website.
Discover the best with Select Hotels—a collection of some of the country’s finest hotels, each bringing its own unique charm. From city breaks to relaxing countryside retreats, our hotels are perfectly placed across the country’s most-loved spots. You’ll enjoy a warm welcome, top-notch service, and quality food and accommodation.
Our team at the Select Hotels central reservations office is here to take care of every detail, making planning your stay as easy as it is enjoyable. And with our Select Hotels Gift Vouchers, you’ve got the perfect gift this Christmas—ideal for family, friends, or anyone who deserves a treat.
With Select Hotels, you’ve got one point of contact for all your booking needs, wherever you choose to explore.
Sponsoring Hospitality Business of the Year Award
Since 1999, Skillnet Ireland has supported family businesses across the country to build competitiveness through skills. In 2023, we supported over 26,600 companies in upskilling their workforce. That’s why at Skillnet Ireland we know that every skill counts.
From climate action and green innovation to tech expertise and problem-solving, each skill drives innovation and growth.
We are proud to sponsor the Family Business Awards, which recognises and promotes excellence and innovation across all sectors in Ireland.
To find out more, visit the Skillnet Ireland website.
Sponsoring Fastest Growing Family Business Award
The Small Firms Association (SFA) proudly represents a diverse membership of businesses with fewer than 50 employees, homegrown and spanning every sector of our economy. Our members are found in every town and every city in Ireland, and our vision is that Ireland will be the most vibrant small business community in the world – supporting entrepreneurship, valuing small businesses and rewarding risk takers. Our mission is to be the trusted partner of small business in Ireland, to deliver business-focused advice and insights to member companies, influence government policy to the benefit of small businesses and connect our members in a thriving community. It is also our mission to ensure that the Government, the opposition parties, the civil service and the general public realise the importance of the small business sector and the critical need to ensure the broader economic environment is conducive to your continued survival and growth.
Communication/ Media Partners
The Irish Times has delivered top quality news, opinion and analysis since it was first published in 1859. As media technologies evolve, so do our methods of storytelling and delivery. The Irish Times continues the transition from print to multi-platform publication, while upholding the journalistic principles that earned it the reputation as Ireland’s paper of reference.
Sponsoring Professional and Business Services of the Year
Business Post is a trusted and iconic Irish media brand. With a strong print and digital presence, it is the only Irish-owned Sunday newspaper in the market and has a well-established reputation for independent, innovative, and quality journalism. The Business Post is now the flagship brand in the wider Business Post Media Group, which also includes, Irish Tatler, Food & Wine, Auto Ireland, conference & exhibition company iQuest/Business Post Live, TV advertising sales company Post TV, Red C Research, Smart Speakers and data & technology companies Tribe 101 and Digital DNA.
For more information on the Business Post, subscribe at www.businesspost.ie.
Sponsoring Rising Star of the Year
Today FM is Ireland’s most popular independent radio station with nearly 1 million people tuning in each week.
Today FM offers a cracking mix of the music you love, laugh out loud moments and the hot topics of the day, every day.
It’s a two-way conversation between our listeners and our presenters. Our presenters are some of the best known personalities in Ireland and each show offers you something unique and entertaining.
Ashville Media Group is Ireland’s largest publishing agency with a portfolio of print, and digital titles, national awards, and events spanning multiple sectors and audiences. We create meaningful, engaging campaigns that connect your brand with effective results.
For more information on Ashville Media Group, have a look at their website: https://ashville.com/
