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