Cork Company of the Year Awards are open for applications

The Cork Company of the Year Awards 2026 are officially open for entries, with KPMG coming on board this year as the new title sponsor.

The awards are open for entries across four categories: Emerging Company, fewer than five years in business; SME, fewer than 75 staff; Large Company, more than 75 staff, and International Cork Company of the Year.

The 2025 overall winner was Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, who marked 20 years in Cork by achieving international and overall winner status.

Cork Chamber president Rob Horgan said: “As Cork continues to grow its national and global influence, these awards offer a powerful opportunity to spotlight the inspiring journeys of local companies, both emerging and established, who are driving innovation, building resilience and shaping a more sustainable future.

“The involvement of KPMG as our new awards sponsor brings with it deep industry insight and a shared ambition to champion excellence in business. We are thrilled to partner with a brand so deeply connected to Ireland’s business ecosystem.”

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Conor Healy, CEO of Cork Chamber, said the awards are a calendar highlight, and celebrate the ambition and creativity that define Cork business.

“These awards shine a light on the very best of what our region has to offer. I would encourage companies of all sizes and sectors to put themselves forward and share their success stories.”

Cian Kelliher, consulting partner with KPMG, said they were excited to work with Cork Chamber to “elevate the profile of Cork’s business community and to recognise organisations that are leading with purpose and ambition.”

Companies interested in applying can visit https://www.corkchamber.ie/cork-company-of-the-year-awards for more information and to complete the application form. The closing date for entries is Friday October 10.

The category winners and overall company of the year 2026 will be announced in February.