County Tipperary chamber launches 2025 business awards in 100th anniversary year

In a milestone year for business in Tipperary, the County Tipperary Chamber has officially launched the 2025 Business Awards, proudly sponsored by Carey Glass, as both organisations mark historic anniversaries—100 years of the Chamber and 60 years of Carey Glass, a company born and built in Nenagh.

The awards will culminate in a black-tie gala event on Thursday, 14th November at the Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, where the best in business across the county will be honoured for their innovation, impact, and resilience.

Entries are now open, and in a move that celebrates inclusion and ambition, the awards are free to enter and open to all businesses operating in County Tipperary, regardless of Chamber membership.

“This is more than an awards night—it’s a celebration of who we are, what we’ve built, and where we’re going,” said Michelle Aylward, CEO of County Tipperary Chamber. “To be launching these awards during our centenary year, and with Carey Glass celebrating their 60th anniversary, makes this a once-in-a-generation event. We’re calling on every business—large or small, new or established—to be part of it.”

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Why Businesses Should Enter:

• Raise your company’s profile locally and nationally
• Celebrate your team’s achievements and attract top talent
• Strengthen your credibility with customers and stakeholders
• Join a powerful network of Tipperary businesses united in ambition

Award Categories:

There are 14 award categories designed to reflect the full breadth of business across the county:

• Best Large Employer
• Best Small Employer
• Best SME
• Best Emerging/New Business
• Family Business of the Year
• Best Not for Profit
• Training & Development
• Excellence in Customer Experience
• Best Sustainable Initiative
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Creative Business
• Retailer of the Year
• Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality
• Best Café/Restaurant

Carey Glass, the 2025 Awards’ headline sponsor, is one of Europe’s leading glass processors and an enduring symbol of Tipperary excellence. Founded in 1965, the Nenagh-based firm has grown into a global leader while remaining deeply rooted in the local community.

“We’re proud to support this year’s awards during our 60th year in business,” said Evelyn Carey Marketing Director

for Carey Glass. “These awards shine a light on the drive, creativity and spirit of Tipperary businesses. We know what it takes to survive and

thrive, and we look forward to celebrating others who are doing just that.”

Finalists will be announced in early autumn, with judging panels made up of industry experts and business leaders.

Entries are now open at:

www.countytipperarychamber.com