Professional Services Excellence Award (Less than 10 Employees)

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

Award Summary: Recognises outstanding professional services firms with fewer than 10 employees that consistently deliver exceptional client service, innovation and business excellence.

Judges assess: Client service, professional expertise, innovation, business performance, leadership and customer satisfaction.

Award Description:

The Professional Services Excellence Award (Less than 10 Employees) celebrates smaller professional firms that deliver exceptional expertise, outstanding client service and consistently high professional standards.

Whether operating in legal services, accountancy, architecture, engineering, consultancy, marketing, recruitment, financial advisory or other professional sectors, this award recognises organisations that have built strong client relationships through excellence, integrity and innovation.

Small businesses often provide highly personalised services and are at the heart of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown’s business community. This award celebrates those making a significant impact through professionalism and dedication.

Why Enter?

Winning or being shortlisted demonstrates your commitment to excellence and reinforces your reputation as a trusted professional services provider.

The award provides valuable recognition, strengthens your profile, celebrates your team and creates new business opportunities.

What the Judges Will Look For

Judges will assess applicants based on:

Outstanding client service.
Professional expertise.
Innovation and continuous improvement.
Business growth and performance.
Leadership and management.
Customer satisfaction and reputation.

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.
Employ fewer than 10 people.
Operate within the professional services sector.

Special Considerations

Professional services may include legal, financial, engineering, design, consultancy, architecture, planning, marketing, communications, recruitment and other specialist advisory services.

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