Recognises emerging entrepreneurs whose businesses have been established less than two years

Recognises innovation in a small business up to 50 employees

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

Recognises the achievements of manufacturing companies with up to 50 employees

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

Recognises the achievements of companies with up to 5 employees

Recognises the achievements of companies in the Food & Drinks sector with up to 50 employees

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

Recognises a company that demonstrates leadership in building sustainable practices into its own business

Recognises small businesses that operate effective strategies for staff wellbeing

Skillnet Ireland is the management training sponsor of the National Small Business Awards, supporting entries across all of our categories

SFA Awards 2026