Nominations open for annual entrepreneur programme

Pictured at the launch of the 2026 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme are left Eimear McCrann, Director, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year, EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025, Edward McCloskey of WaterWipes and Roger Wallace, Partner Lead for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year. Photo: Naoise Culhane.
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NOMINATIONS are now open for the 2026 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) programme in Limerick.

Now in its 29th year, the programme is described as a cornerstone of Ireland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Limerick people from sectors can enter one of three categories – emerging, established, and international, with eight finalists chosen per category.

Finalists will join a nine-month strategic growth journey, gain access to the island’s most influential entrepreneurial network, and take part in the annual CEO Retreat in Toronto.

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Nominations close 17 February 2026. Find out more or complete an an online nomination form at eoy.ie. Those nominating someone else must do so with the entrepreneur’s consent.