Categories / Sponsors

Microfinance Ireland

Emerging New Business

Recognises emerging entrepreneurs whose businesses have been established less than two years
National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI)

Innovation

Recognises innovation in a small business up to 50 employees
Small Firms Association (SFA)

Family Business

Recognises exceptional performance in family-owned & -operated businesses across the Republic of Ireland
Enterprise Ireland

Exporter of the Year

Recognises outstanding achievement in small businesses that currently export from the island of Ireland
Food Drink Ireland

Food and Drink

Recognises outstanding small companies in the Food & Drinks sector
Azets Ireland

Services

Recognises the achievements of companies in the services sector with up to 50 employees
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Manufacturing

Recognises the achievements of manufacturing companies with up to 50 employees
DeCare

Workplace Wellbeing

Recognises small businesses that operate effective strategies for staff wellbeing
MentorsWork

Management Training Sponsor

MentorsWork is the management training sponsor of the National Small Business Awards, supporting entries across all of our categories
Strategic banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI)

Sustainability

Recognises companies that demonstrate leadership in building sustainable practices into its own business
Elavon

Outstanding Small Business

Recognises the achievements of companies with up to 5 employees

Before you apply / Important Information

You will find the application & nomination forms inside each category. Companies are invited to submit applications for various categories, as long as they fit the criteria described in each category page. Please keep in mind:

  • The SFA National Small Business Awards are completely FREE and businesses DO NOT need to be a member of the Small Firms Association to enter. 
  • Businesses DO NOT need to be nominated to enter.
  • A Nomination is NOT an Entry. Nominated businesses looking to apply MUST submit an application form.
  • Tips to submit a successful application can be found here.

 Please contact awards@sfa.ie or call 01 605 1776 should you have any questions and Best of Luck!