Nominees announced for Tullamore Chamber Business Awards
Tullamore & District Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for the 2026 Tullamore & District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
The awards will take place on Friday, March 20, at the Bridge House Hotel, Tullamore.
The Business Awards are a flagship event celebrating excellence, innovation, leadership and community impact across the local business landscape. This year’s nominations reflect the strength, diversity and resilience of businesses operating across Tullamore and the wider district, from emerging start-ups and family-run enterprises to major employers and internationally operating organisations.
The Chamber extends a special thank you to headline sponsor Tullamore Credit Union for their continued support, and to welcome all the new category award sponsors, whose commitment ensures the continued success of the awards.
Category sponsors for the 2026 Business Awards include:
Buggy Refrigeration – Customer Service Awards
Lambe’s Oil – Retail Excellence Awards
Offaly County Council – Community, Culture & Inclusion Awards
AIB – Business Performance & Leadership Awards
Local Enterprise Office (LEO) – Celebrating Business Excellence, Innovation & Global Impact Awards
Bank of Ireland – Hospitality & Dining Awards
KMK Metals Recycling – Environmental Innovation Awards
Tullamore Credit Union - Health & Beauty Awards
Judging will now commence, led by an independent panel with expertise across business, enterprise, community development and innovation. Shortlisted finalists will be announced on Friday, February 20, ahead of the awards ceremony in March.
Commenting on the announcement of the nominees, Caroline Collins, President of Tullamore & District Chamber of Commerce, said: “I would like to warmly congratulate all of the businesses and individuals nominated for the 2026 Tullamore & District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. The standard of nominations this year has been exceptionally high and truly reflects the entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and commitment that exists across our business community.”
She continued: “These awards are about more than commercial success. They recognise leadership, customer service, sustainability, innovation and the positive contribution businesses make to employment and community life. We are proud to showcase excellence across so many sectors.”
“We are delighted to welcome both returning and new sponsors this year. Their support demonstrates a strong commitment to local enterprise and allows us to celebrate and promote best practice across our district. I sincerely thank Tullamore Credit Union and all our category sponsors for their continued partnership, and I wish all nominees the very best of luck in the judging process.”
2026 Business Awards –
Customer Service
Sponsored by Buggy Refrigeration
Outstanding Customer Experience – Individual
Darren Yeates – Midland Travel
Frankie O’Reilly – Playtown Tullamore
Antonia Smyth – Allpro Recruitment
John Kenny – Allpro Recruitment Ltd
Karen Walsh – Karen Edell Millinery
Mary Buckley – Offaly Tourist Office
Philip O'Brien - Tullamore Court Hotel
Outstanding Customer Experience – Business
Ard Software
Jenny’s Bridge Shopping Centre
Jenny’s Kitchen
Kada Management
Playtown Tullamore
Network & Infrastructure Support Ltd
Allpro Recruitment Ltd
Tullamore Court Hotel
Bridge Cente Shopping Centre
Midland Travel
Retail Excellence
Sponsored by Lambe’s Oil
Retail Excellence – Online & In-Store
Midland Travel
Kode
Playtown Tullamore
Karen Edell Millinery
Heartworks
Community, Culture & Inclusion
Sponsored by Offaly County Council
Community Impact & Inclusion
Tullamore Credit Union
Tullamore Tidy Towns
Playtown Tullamore
Kilcormac Development Association
Tullamore Tradfest
Clara Heritage Society
John Lee’s Bar & Venue
Creative Industries & Cultural Innovation
Alternative Energy Ireland
Playtown Tullamore
Tullamore Tidy Towns
St Joseph’s School
Dooley’s Wool
Esker Arts
WhatsUp Tullamore
John Lee’s Bar & Venue
Health, Wellness & Social Care Impact
The Unit Challenge
ACT
Dochas
Dovida Offaly
Irish Homecare Kilcruttin
Business Performance & Leadership
Sponsored by AIB
Young Business Leader / Entrepreneur of the Year
Biasol- Niamh & Ruairi Dooley
David Gleeson – Allpro Recruitment
Joe Connolly – Cloud9 Travel
Employer of the Year
Tullamore Credit Union
Playtown Tullamore
St Joseph’s School
Condron Concrete
Business Leader of the Year
Sinéad, Frankie & Priya O’Reilly – Playtown Tullamore
Taylor Made Plastering
Anthony’s Wood Craft Ltd
Best Performing SME (2–50 Employees)
Playtown Tullamore
Bretland Construction Ltd
Guy & Kode
Galvin Tullamore
C & S Sheds
The Brewery Tap
Best Performing Large SME (50+ Employees)
Lambe’s Oil
Tullamore Credit Union
Steris Applied Sterilization Technologies
Molloy Precast Environmental Systems
Tower Plant & Civil Engineering
Killeshal Precast Concrete Ltd
Celebrating Business Excellence, Innovation & Global Impact
Sponsored by Local Enterprise Office (LEO)
Excellence in Professional Services
Paul Moore Photography
Network & Infrastructure Support Ltd
AM Safety
Dermot Scanlon & Co
Top International / Multinational Business
Steris
Irish Casing Company
Nelipak Healthcare Packaging
Zoetis
Integra Life Sciences
Technology & Innovation
Playtown Tullamore
Appify
MKM Metals
Banagher Precast
Sonova
Best New Business / Start-Up Innovator
The Unit Challenge
Chris Devine Hair
Luna Natural Soap
Biasol
Tom’s Artisan Bakery & Café
Hospitality & Dining
Sponsored by Bank of Ireland
Hospitality Excellence – Licensed Premises
The Brewery Tap
The Old Warehouse
Giltraps Pub
Hoppers Bar & Lounge
JJ Killeen’s
Best Culinary Experience
Captain House
The Blue Apron Restaurant
Balcone Italiano
Chanapa Thai
Sirocco’s Italian Restaurant
Best Café
Jenny’s Kitchen
Half Full
Meet & Fit
The Foxy Bean
S Café
Chocolate Brown
Conway & Co
Best Food Truck
The Black Box
Bog Standard Burgers
Spudfeast
Digital Innovation
Digital Marketing & Online Presence
Kada Management
Playtown Tullamore
The Unit Challenge
Ard Software
John Lee’s Bar & Venue
Environmental Innovation
Sponsored by KMK Metals Recycling
Sustainability & Climate Leadership
Alternative Energy Ireland
Playtown Tullamore
Mount Lucas Wind Farm
Accelerate Green
Tullamore Decarbonising Zone
Green Energy Park, Rhode
Circular Economy & Zero Waste
Biasol Circular Food Co
Oxigen Environmental
MJ Dunnes
Health & Beauty
Sponsored by Tullamore Credit Union
Best Hair Salon / Barber / Stylist Award
Studio One
Sisters Hair & Beauty
Chris Devine Hair
Nakid Hair
Ritzy’s Hair Salon
Mandy Reagan
Root 66
Wolfgang Barbers
Cocos Diamon Salon
The Hairy Barber
Best Skincare Specialist/Clinic
Pauline’s Beauty Spa
Urba Skin Clinic
Re-Nu Skin & Beauty Clinic
Best Beauty Therapy & Aesthetic Services
Nakid - Sharon Leav
Reveal – Wellness & Beauty
Re-Nu Skin & Beauty Clinic
Svetlana’s Beauty Salon
The 2026 Tullamore & District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards promise to be a celebration of achievement, innovation and community contribution, bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs and stakeholders from across the region.
Tickets for the 2026 Tullamore & District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards are on sale now and can be purchased through the Chamber website at www.tullamorechamber.com.
The awards night promises to be a highlight of the business and social calendar, offering an evening of celebration, networking and entertainment. Guests will enjoy a drinks reception with music on arrival, followed by a delicious four-course meal, before the awards ceremony recognises excellence across the local business community. The celebrations will then continue with dancing into the early hours, making it a memorable night for nominees, supporters and guests alike.
The event provides a unique opportunity for businesses to celebrate success, connect with peers and showcase the vibrant enterprise community that exists across Tullamore and the wider district.
Early booking is advised due to strong demand.