Now in their 8th year, the Family Business Awards in association with Goodbody are officially open for entries, highlighting excellence, legacy, and innovation across family enterprises nationwide.
The Family Business Awards in association with Goodbody invites multi-generational enterprises and family-owned firms of every size across the country to take part in Ireland’s leading national recognition platform.
The awards showcase the vital contributions of family businesses; highlighting operational resilience, succession planning, culture, and community impact across every sector. We are delighted to welcome Goodbody as the headline sponsor for the 2026 awards.
The awards showcase the vital contributions of family businesses; highlighting operational resilience, succession planning, culture, and community impact across every sector. We are delighted to welcome Goodbody as the headline sponsor for the 2026 awards.
Family businesses are built on ambition, resilience and long-term thinking. They create value far beyond their own balance sheets, for employees, communities and future generations. Goodbody is proud to support the Family Business Awards and to recognise the families, founders and leaders building businesses of lasting value in Ireland.
Simon Howley, Head of Wealth Management, Goodbody
This year’s event will be held at the stunning Johnstown Estate in Enfield, Co. Meath. Known for its exquisite setting, world-class hospitality, and elegant event space, the venue is the perfect backdrop for this prestigious evening of celebration. Attendees can look forward to a gala dinner, networking opportunities, and the highly anticipated awards ceremony.
The Awards Details:
Entries Close: Friday, 11th September
Finalists Announced: Monday, 22nd September
Awards Date: Thursday, 5th November
Location: The Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath
Entries Close: Friday, 11th September
Finalists Announced: Monday, 22nd September
Awards Date: Thursday, 5th November
Location: The Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath
You can also nominate a local family by filling out this form
Introducing 5 New Categories this year:
To mirror the rapid modernisation, technological integration, and cultural shifts within Irish commerce, our 2026 awards framework introduces significant structural improvements. While the total number of categories remains highly competitive at 23, we have retired the legacy printing sector award and consolidated our healthcare streams into powerful, unified fields.
Here are the key new and enhanced categories for this year:
Workforce Upskilling & FET Excellence Award: Business leaders investing in upskilling their team
Construction, Property & Trades Family Business of the Year: General contractors, specialised subcontractors (electrical, plumbing, roofing), civil engineering, groundworks, estate agencies, and premium home improvement firms.
Family Healthcare, Pharmacy, and Wellbeing Business of the Year: Clinical care, nursing, homecare, dental, and community pharmacy.
Family Business Employer of the Year: Excellence in health and wellbeing, ongoing professional development, high staff retention, and the seamless integration of non-family executives.
Digital Marketing & Client Communication Excellence: Utilise advanced digital channels; including social media, video, user-friendly websites, and targeted newsletters, to scale brand equity and revenue.
How to Enter:
Companies looking to participate in the Awards must complete an online entry form, which will then be reviewed and evaluated by an independent panel of esteemed industry judges. Submitting an entry is completely free of charge, with 23 competitive categories covering every major sector of the family enterprise economy.
The winners will be revealed and celebrated at a spectacular gala ceremony hosted at The Johnstown Estate, Enfield, Co. Meath on Thursday, November 5th, 2026. This premier gathering is a standout highlight of the business calendar, offering an unforgettable evening of national recognition, networking, and celebration.
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