2025 Awards Launch Event: Limerick Chamber

Join us as we officially launch the 2025 Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards,  a prestigious celebration of excellence, ambition, and innovation across the Mid-West Region.

Our launch event takes place on the 26th June from 11am-12:30pm in Limerick Chamber, this launch event marks the beginning of our 2025 awards journey, culminating in the Limerick Chamber President’s Dinner and Regional Business Awards on November 14th. Now in its 14th year, the awards continue to spotlight the achievements of businesses large and small, from emerging entrepreneurs to industry leaders.

The morning will feature an address from Chamber leadership, award sponsors TUS, and the winner of the 2024 Best Overall Business of the Year and Best SME Business: Design Pro Automation, presentations will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the judging process, application insights, and the purpose, drive and impact these awards can have on the company and team. With thanks to our long-standing partner TUS and our valued sponsors, these awards remain a powerful platform to recognise, connect, and champion the best of our region.

Whether you’re considering entering, supporting a nominee, or simply want to learn more about this Chamber initiative, we welcome you to be part of this special moment.

Agenda:

• 11:00am Arrival and guest mingle

• 11:30am Welcome address – Michelle Gallagher, CEO, Limerick Chamber

• 11:35am Opening address – Mairead Connolly, President, Limerick Chamber

• 11:40am Governance and values of the awards – Lavinia Ryan, Chair, Awards Committee

• 11:45am Application process and judging criteria – Gillian Barry, Technological University of the Shannon (TUS)

• 12:00pm Reflections from our 2024 Best Overall Business of the Year – Redmond McDonnell, CEO, DesignPro Automation

• 12:20pm Audience Q&A

• 12:30pm Event Close