A host of Waterford’s top businesses have been announced as finalists for this year’s Waterford Business Awards, proudly organised by Waterford Chamber in partnership with WLR and the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber. The gala ceremony will take place at the Tower Hotel on Friday, November 14th.
The shortlist was selected by an independent judging panel following a rigorous review of public and self-nominations. Category winners will compete for the title of Overall Waterford Business of the Year, sponsored by Waterford City & County Council, alongside special awards for Entrepreneur of the Year, Special Recognition, and the Think Waterford First Award.
See the full shortlist below.
The shortlist is as follows:
- Business of the Year (100+ employees)
- Dovida
- Eirgen Pharma
- The Park Hotel Dungarvan
Business of the Year (up to 100 employees)
- Dave Barry Plastics
- Hartley People
- Q1 Scientific
Business of the Year (up to 20 employees)
- Aspire Physiotherapy
- Liberty Blue Estate Agents
- Merrys Gastro Pub
Customer Service Excellence
- Irina Duane Photography
- Klearcom
- Parker Law Solicitors
Environmental & Sustainability
- CC Renewables
- Granville Hotel
- TFI Local Link Waterford
Excellence in Innovation
- Ashleigh Farms
- Lean Industry 4.0
- NEG8 Carbon
Food, Beverage & Hospitality
- CocoabyJudit
- The Railway Cottage
- Under the Clock Coffee House
Marketing Excellence
- Griffin Auctioneers
- The TEFL Institute of Ireland
- Visit Waterford
New Business of the Year
- Euryka AI
- GoChallenge
- Natures Alchemy
Retailer of the Year
- Fitzgerald’s Menswear
- George Corbett Motors
- Harlow Fine Jewellery
Visit Waterford Award
- Coláiste na Rinne
- Dunmore Adventure
- The Reg
Workplace Excellence
- Haleon
- Fitzwilton Hotel
- Unitec IT Solutions



