LIMERICK Chamber announced the shortlisted companies for the 14th Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards, sponsored by the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS).
These awards recognise the outstanding achievements of businesses and community organisations across the Mid West region, celebrating innovation, leadership, and impact.
Selecting this year’s finalists was no easy task for the independent judging panel, chaired by Tomás Sercovich, Business in the Community Ireland, and comprising respected industry figures Seán Lally, Hotel Woodstock, Liam Woulfe, Grassland Agro, Louise O’Reilly, Business to Arts, Vicki O’Toole, Tola Consultancy, and Paul Shelly, Independent Non-Executive Director.
Michelle Gallagher, CEO of Limerick Chamber, said that “the calibre of entries this year has been phenomenal, reflecting the ambition and resilience of the Mid West business community”.
“Every entrant – shortlisted or not – demonstrates the spirit that drives our region forward. We are proud to celebrate them through these awards.”
The winners will be revealed at a sold-out black-tie gala event on Friday November 14, 2025, at the Limerick Strand Hotel, attended by over 400 business leaders and officials from across the region.
As sponsors for the awards, Professor Vincent Cunnane, President of TUS, said the university “is proud to partner with Limerick Chamber in recognising excellence across the business community. These awards showcase the innovation and collaboration that make the Midwest such a dynamic place to do business.”
Shortlisted Companies for the 2025 Limerick Chamber Regional Business Awards include:
Best Emerging Business: Cucine Lube Ireland, Kella Leadership, and Treaty Software.
Best SME – Regional Business Excellence Award: DSM (Data Storage and Management), O’Mahony’s Booksellers Ltd, and  PAQ IT Solutions,
Best Employer – People and Culture Excellence Award: BD Research Centre Ireland (RCI), Cook Medical, and Flexsource CPL.
Community Impact Award: BD Research Centre Ireland (RCI), Dell Technologies, and WebDevBuilders Ltd
Sustainability and Environmental Leadership Award: Johnson and Johnson Vision Care Ireland, Limerick Strand Hotel, and MasterChefs.
Customer Experience Excellence Award – Retail and Hospitality: Cornstore, Durty Nelly’s, and University Concert Hall
Innovation and Digital Transformation Award: BD Research Centre Ireland (RCI), North, and Wrxflo.
Best Not-for-Profit Impact Award: Children’s Grief Centre, Dóchas Midwest Autism Support, and Our Lady of Lourdes Community Services Group
