Business Post Leadership Awards 2026

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Description

The Business Post has been telling the stories of inspirational business leaders for over thirty years.

Whether they run large, long-established firms or small start-ups, non-profits or public bodies, their stories have resonated with the Business Post’s loyal audience, first in print and now online seven days a week at Businesspost.ie.

Our Leadership Excellence Awards seek to recognise those leaders whose achievements have resonated with their staff, customers, clients and communities, and to acknowledge the impact that effective leadership can have in terms of innovation, impact and growth. This will be an annual flagship event for the Business Post, which will receive extensive coverage both pre- and post-event.

 

KEY DATES

26th March - Entries open

1st September - Entries close

12th November - Awards Ceremony at The Round Room at Mansion House

Rules

There are 10 eligible award categories, each having specific criteria that the judging panel will be examining. You may enter any number of categories provided that your entry meets the given award criteria. Review carefully the requirements for each category you are entering. All entries must comply fully with the entry rules. Please provide as much detail as possible so our judges can make an informed decision.
 

ENTRY PROCESS

  • All entries must be submitted using the online entry form
  • Simply select the category to enter and complete the entry form
  • All entry forms must be completed fully before the deadline
  • You can self-nominate or nominate someone else 
  • Please note that these are an all-island awards ceremony and we welcome entries from both Northern Ireland as well as the Republic of Ireland. Entries from other countries will not be accepted for these awards. 
  • Provide as much detail as possible - you can upload photographs, video and supporting documents in all categories
  • You may edit your entry after submitting, up until the entry deadline
  • Please make sure all your personal details are entered accurately, including contact details, as this will be used in the awards presentation if selected as a finalist

ENTRY ELIGIBILITY & GUIDELINES

  • There is no fee payable for entering this awards programme
  • Entry should reflect work/projects from the past 12 months unless otherwise specified
  • You are eligible to enter more than one category, as long as the work submitted meets the criteria
  • Entry as many categories as you wish – (shortlist will be maximum of 4 categories per company, exception is individual awards)

JUDGING PROCESS

  • After the initial judging round, a maximum of five nominations in each category will be short-listed by the judging panel for further detailed assessment
  • All short-listed entries will be contacted directly by a member of the project team. All short-listed projects will be published in the media and online 
  • Short-listed entrants may be required to complete a more detailed project overview and provide additional supporting material
  • Some submissions may be subject to an interview by a subsection of the judging panel
  • Shortlisted companies to provide marketing material for potential use on the night if they win