Enter the Micro Business Awards.

Reinvention with Attitude

Has your business had to pivot or reinvent itself? Whatever the reason how has your business kept up?

Family Business

This is any business where 2 or more members of one family are involved in the day to day running of the business.

Excellence in Retail or Hospitality superstar

As anyone working in retail or hospitality will tell you, it is bloody hard. This is the category to recognise these heroes who you can be assured of service with a smile no matter what is going on in their life. For this category the vote is for the particular person and the organisation (Comes with 2 trophies and 2 certificates)

Artists, Artisans & Makers

Calling all creatives. This is where you tell us about you, your creative business, and your future. From knitting to kitting or baking to making ALL aspects of the crafts are included here. Whether a painter or potter, or candle stick maker let us share the news.

Food & Drink Heroes

As a nation we love to talk about food. Now we want to find the finest Micro Food and or Drink Hero in Ireland. This covers everything from growers, to producers, to hamper makers, and everyone in between. So if you make pet food or pasta, cupcakes, or something to wash it down, then this is the category for you.

Planet Champion/Green Champion

Does your business have a green initiative? Maybe you are reducing your waste packaging, maybe you sell "greener" products. Tell us about it and you may be our Green Champion.

Young Entrepreneur

Our Young Entrepreneur should be under 35 on 1st January 2025.

Event Expert

Events come in all shapes and sizes. So, if you are an event planner, or one of the many aspects that make up a successful event (e.g. entertainment, hair and makeup, photographer, videographer, Emcee, venue, event wear, caterer, printers) this is the category for you. Will you be 2025's Event Expert?

Online Trader

With the growth in Online shopping and continued localised growth in this market we want to find that online trading superstar who shines brightest. Could that be your business?

Start-Up Star

Starting a business is always a challenge. To qualify as a start-up star your business must have commenced since Jan 1st, 2024.

Making the community a better place

Business or community group who gives back to the community. Everything from community conscious businesses, theatre groups, first responders and all types of community service groups who provide a service in the community. This will also cover all types of holistic therapies.

The Over 50s Club

They say life begins at 40, and experience at 50 so this is to recognise that experience and the wealth of knowledge from our over 50's. No matter what the business, once it is a Micro business being run by anyone over 50, then this is your space. Have you a story to tell?

Digital Genius

What story does your social media tell? Whether Twitch or Tiktok, Facebook, X or Insta, does your interactions give a true reflection of your business? Are you the digital genius?

People's Choice

This is where you ask your customers and followers to vote for you. This is totally a public vote with the most votes the winner. Voting closes in this Category at 23.59 on Sunday August 31 st 2025

Closing Date for all category nominations (with the exception of People's Choice) is 30th January 2025.

Definition of a Micro Business - The definition of a micro-entity is a business that meets at least two of the following conditions:

Turnover must be not more than €700,000 The balance sheet total must be not more than €350,000
The average number of employees must be not more than 10

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE OPERATE ON AN HONOUR BASIS AND EXPECT ENTRANTS TO DO THE SAME. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER CATAGORIES THAT YOUR BUSINESS DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR.

What are the judges looking for?

• WEBSITE
• Visual Impact
• Ease of use
• VALUE OF CONTENT
• SOCIAL MEDIA
• Value of content
• CONSUMER
• Ease of access to product or service
• USP

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