Innovation & Digital Transformation Award

Application Deadline: Friday, 11th September 2026 at 5:00 P.M.

Award Summary: Recognises organisations successfully using innovation, technology and digital transformation to improve business performance, customer experience and sustainable growth.

Judges assess: Innovation, digital transformation, leadership, measurable business impact, implementation and future innovation strategy.

Award Description:

Innovation is at the heart of business success.

The Innovation & Digital Transformation Award recognises organisations that have embraced new technologies, innovative thinking and digital solutions to transform the way they operate, engage with customers and deliver value.

Whether through artificial intelligence, automation, digital systems, new technologies, improved customer experiences or innovative business models, this award celebrates organisations leading positive change through innovation.

Businesses of every size and sector are encouraged to enter.

Why Enter?

Being shortlisted or winning this award showcases your organisation’s commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

Recognition demonstrates leadership, strengthens customer confidence, enhances recruitment opportunities and positions your organisation as one of the region’s most forward-thinking businesses.

What the Judges Will Look For

Judges will assess applicants based on:

Innovation within products, services or business processes.
Successful implementation of digital technologies.
Measurable business improvements.
Creativity and originality.
Leadership and organisational commitment.
Long-term innovation strategy.

Eligibility to enter:

To be eligible, a business must:

Have a primary business location in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.
Be actively trading for at least 12 months.
Have implemented an innovation or digital transformation initiative within the past three years.
Be able to demonstrate measurable business benefits.

Special Considerations

Innovation does not need to involve large-scale technology investment.

Applications are welcomed from organisations introducing innovative products, services, operational improvements, customer experiences, sustainability initiatives or digital solutions that have delivered measurable results.

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