The Rémy Martin Cork Business Awards 2026
Event Details:
Friday, November 6th, 2026
Garryvoe Hotel
Celebrating 22 years of the Cork Business Awards, this black-tie event is all about recognising the very best of Cork businesses.
Nominations for 2026 are now OPEN. To nominate, please fill out the form linked here.
For any enquiries or to find out more about the event, please email edyta.piorkowska@businesscork.ie.
Categories for 2026
Bar of the Year 2026
Best Small Business 2026
Business Ambassador of the Year 2026
Business Person of the Year 2026
Café of the Year 2026
Community Project of the Year 2026
Company of the Year 2026
Corporate Hotel of the Year 2026
Credit Union of the Year 2026
Customer Service Person/Team of the Year 2026
Dental Clinic of the Year 2026
Employee of the Year 2026
Entrepreneur of the Year 2026
Family Business of the Year 2026
Health & Fitness Business of the Year 2026
Hotel of the Year 2026
Investment Project of the Year 2026
Law Firm of the Year 2026
New Business of the Year 2026
Professional Services Business of the Year 2026
Restaurant of the Year 2026
Retail Business of the Year 2026
Salon of the Year 2026
Sustainability Champion of the Year 2026
Team of the Year 2026
The Anniversary Award 2026
The Lifetime Achievement Award 2026
The One to Watch 2026
Wedding Hotel of the Year 2026
Wellness Business of the Year 2026
Why Should You or Your Business Enter?
Free Marketing
Events like the Cork Business Awards can be an overlooked tool in your marketing plan for a variety of reasons. Just being nominated can improve brand awareness and promote your business to new customers. By their own nature, awards come with a lot of public publicity as there will be many occasions for you or your business to be showcased in the media.
Some ideas to maximise PR exposure with awards are:
- Update your marketing materials with the award or nominee logo including website, social media, literature, email signatures and sales material.
- Share the news with your customers in your weekly/monthly newsletter.
- Place some nominee or award certificates in the reception of your business.
- Get your team to make some noise about it to your clients.
The Cork Business Awards celebrate hard work and success, making the event a great PR opportunity! It’s fantastic to be recognised, so it’s important to make sure that people know what your business has achieved.
The event also provides you with the opportunity to network, as you will be able to meet new people who may end up playing an important role in your business or help you get in contact with the right people.
Levelling Up
Particpating in the Cork Business Awards can often force you to look at your business from a different perspective and compare yourself to your competitors. You’ll need to make sure that you are the best in the business – whether that’s through innovation, diversity, growth, customer service, investment in people, or strategic thinking. This, in turn, will help you identify areas for improvement.
Increased Credibility
Winning, being short-listed, or even just receiving a nomination can act as a 3rd party endorsement for your business. We all look at reviews before we decide to buy, and this recognition acts as a seal of approval for you and your business. It’s a sign of quality for potential customers and can be used as a further selling point. It can also help with relationships with suppliers, as it’s a great way of setting your company apart from competitors. At the end of the day, aren’t all companies – whether on the buy-side or sell-side – seeking leadership in their industry?
Employee Motivation
These Awards also recognise the hard work and achievements of your employees, so winning one can help boost staff morale and improve motivation. Employees are focused on what’s great about the company they work for and can feel proud to be a part of it. Appreciating your employees is a powerful thing, and it shows that your business cares about promoting the strength of its team.
Attract the Best Talent
The Cork Business Awards corroborate your hiring stature among new recruits. By pitching yourself as the #BESTINCORK you can attract the people you need to drive your business forward. Increased employee morale will also help attract and retain new recruits. People love to be part of an award winning team.
Interested in becoming an Event Sponsor? You can find out more by contacting michael.mulcahy@businesscork.ie