Celebrating excellence across Ireland’s export sector, the Export Industry Awards 2026 are now open for applications.
Run by the Irish Exporters Association (IEA), 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.
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.
The winners across all 13 categories, and overall winner, will be announced at the Export Industry Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner on 20th November.
Applications are open until 15th May. For full details, visit www.irishexporters.ie/export-industry-awards
