ANNOUNCEMENT: For the safety of everyone, The Kerryman Business Awards 2020 has been postponed until a later date due to the COVID-19 health crisis. The exact date for the rescheduled awards has yet to be confirmed.

It is FREE to apply and is open to everybody who is in business.

The Kerryman Business Awards are county wide awards recognising the entrepreneurialism, innovation, diversity and talent of businesses across all sectors. The awards honour Kerry's industry leaders through the acknowledgement of innovative business processes, product development, enterprise, sustainability and overall business success.

In most cases, you will apply yourself for a Category Award or you may nominate a business. Do you know somebody that inspires others, is passionate about their business and is achieving exceptional results? Give them the ultimate recognition and nominate them today.

The recipient of the Business of the Year Award will be chosen from the winners of each category. Judging will be carried out by an independent Panel of Judges.

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The Kerryman Business Awards.

We offer a wide range of categories for you to enter.

Innovation In Business

The winner of this award will have shown a unique innovative approach to doing business which has seen a clear benefit to the company.

Best in Retail

This award is designed to celebrate excellence in the retail service industry. Businesses must highlight what separates them from the competition.

Environment & Heritage

This award is open to those that have shown a commitment to sustaining the local environment & have demonstrated respect to their heritage.

Best Artisan

This award is open to workers in a skilled trade, craftsman, craftswoman, craftspersons, skilled worker, especially one that involves making things by hand.

Family Business

This award will recognise a successful family business that has grown & adapted to while maintaining the identity and original concept of the founder.

Best Customer Experience

This award is open to any business that demonstrate their focus on customer services. Mystery shoppers will look at all aspects of the service provided.

Lifetime Achievement Award

This Award will be presented to a pillar of the Kerry business community, a person who has led & inspired, a person who has spent a lifetime in business.

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