Applications have opened for the Export Industry Awards 2026, marking 24 years of recognising the achievements of Irish exporters.
The awards, run by the Irish Exporters Association (IEA), celebrate excellence across Ireland’s export sector.
This year, there will be 13 award categories spanning manufacturing, life sciences, food and drink, services , logistics, export compliance and partnerships, with a focus on sustainability, innovation, AI and market diversification. This year’s awards are held under the theme of ‘Holding Course’, honouring the Irish businesses that have stayed the course and continued to grow internationally despite turbulent global markets. The overall Exporter of the Year will be selected from the winners of the individual categories.
The winners across all 13 categories will be announced at the Export Industry Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner on 20th November 2026. The overall Exporter of the Year will be revealed on the night, selected from the individual category winners.
Applications are open until 15th May. For full details and category listings, visit www.irishexporters.ie/export-industry-awards
