The Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Chamber Business Awards 2025 took place on Wednesday, October 22, bringing together over 300 business leaders, innovators, and community representatives for an evening of celebration, recognition, and connection.
Hosted at the Royal Marine Hotel, the event recognised outstanding businesses and individuals who have made a positive impact across the county through innovation, sustainability, customer service, and community engagement.
The evening highlighted the incredible talent, innovation, and collaboration that make the Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown business community so vibrant and successful.
Congratulations to Our 2025 Award Winners:
Outstanding Achievement Award: [Viv Gaine]
Person of The Year: [Michael Byrne]
Best/Innovative Business in the Last Five Years
Sponsored by Local Enterprise Office Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
Winner: [Snugí Knitwear]
Highly Commended: [The Young Entrepreneurs]
Climate Action Success Award for Business with over 50 Employees
Sponsored by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Winner: [Bread 41]
Highly Commended: [Royal Marine Hotel]
Climate Action Success Award for Business with less than 50 Employees
Sponsored by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Winner: [Reverve Energy]
Highly Commended: [Dundrum Town Centre]
Best Company to Work for Award
Sponsored by KeyGreen
Winner: [MBSL]
Highly Commended: [Talbot Hotel Stillorgan]
Best Sustainability Project – ESG Award
Sponsored by RWE
Winner: [ASA Brands]
Highly Commended: [The Medicine Accelerator (APL and VLE Therapeutics)]
Best Corporate Community Interaction Award
Sponsored by AIB
Winner: [PTSB]
Highly Commended: [IADT (Department of Entrepreneurship)]
Best Tourism Attraction
Sponsored by PWC
Winner: [Airfield Estate]
Highly Commended: [Cool Running Events]
Best Customer Service Award
Sponsored by PTSB
Winner: [Mercedes-Benz South Dublin]
Highly Commended: [The Eagle, Glasthule]
Best Professional Services Award (Less than 10 Employees)
Sponsored by Business Plus
Winner: [Sunstone]
Highly Commended: [Care to Comfort]
Professional Services Award (Greater than 10 Employees)
Sponsored by Business Plus
Winner: [Blackrock Hospice, Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services]
Highly Commended: [Osborne]
Best Venue & Hospitality Award
Sponsored by Royal Marine Hotel
Winner: [St Helens Hotel]
Highly Commended: [Dublin Cookery School]
Best Marketing Initiative Award
Sponsored by EirGrid
Winner: [Dundrum Town Centre]
Highly Commended: [Influencio Media] Highly Commended: [The Engine Room]
Best Financial Services Award
Sponsored by RBK
Winner: [LHK Group]
Highly Commended: [Starlight Advisors]
Social Enterprise of the Year Award
Sponsored by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Supported by Southside Partnership Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
Winner: [The Great Care Co-Op]
Highly Commended: [St Joseph’s AFC]
Thank You to Our Supporters
A huge thank-you to our 2025 Awards Sponsors for their invaluable support and partnership.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to our judging panel for their time, expertise, and thoughtful evaluation of this year’s entries.
A special thank-you to the Royal Marine Hotel and their wonderful staff for providing excellent service and hospitality throughout the evening – as always, they helped make the night truly memorable.
Photos & Highlights
A selection of photos from the night is available.