Nominations for 2025 Mullingar Chamber Awards open till end of this week, Friday October 31

Mullingar Chamber have announced details of the Mullingar Chamber Awards 2025, an event dedicated to celebrating the achievements of businesses, community groups, and individuals in the Mullingar Kinnegad Municipal District.

This year’s awards will again shine a spotlight on those who demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and innovation in an evolving business landscape. The event recognises the people and organisations driving economic growth, community spirit, and contributing to the continued success of our region.

Nominations and sponsorship

Nominations are open till the end of business on Friday, October 31. All registered businesses, community groups, and individuals operating within the district are encouraged to take part.

Voting rules:

• Only one vote per category per email address is permitted. Any votes cast in breach of this rule will not be counted.

• The winners of the Mullingar Chamber Awards will be determined entirely by public vote. There will be no third-party judging panel this year. The outcome of each category rests solely with the voters.

Finalists in each category will be announced once voting has closed and notified directly. Winners will be revealed at the awards gala dinner on Saturday November 15, in the Mullingar Park Hotel.

Tickets are €100 each or €900 for a table of 10. Guests can look forward to a evening of celebration, networking, and entertainment.

The awards also offer a platform for sponsorship. Individual category sponsorships are available for €250. Those interested are invited to contact office@mullingarchamber.ie for more information.

Chamber president James Bourke said: “We are delighted to announce the return of the Mullingar Chamber Awards for 2025. Last year’s event was a great success, highlighting wonderful business success stories in our town. This will be a fun night with loads of opportunity to network and strengthen Mullingar’s business connections.

“We encourage everyone to get involved in the nominations and cast your vote for your favourite business, the one that goes the extra mile for you, your community, or your customers. This is your chance to celebrate the businesses and individuals who make a real difference in Mullingar and the surrounding area.”

There are 15 awards on offer:

1. Outstanding Large Business of the Year (50+) (Sponsored by: JLN Cleaning)

2. Outstanding Small Business of the Year (1-50) (Sponsored by: Local Enterprise Office Westmeath)

3. Excellence in Sustainability and Climate Action (Sponsored by: Midland Border East Skillnet)

4. Bar of the Year (Sponsored by: Writech)

5. Restaurant of the Year

6. Cafe of the Year

7. Excellence in Retail

8. Excellence in Tourism/Arts/Culture

9. Spirit of Mullingar Kinnegad Municipal District

10. Professional Services Provider Of The Year

11. The ‘Millie Walsh’ Customer Service Award (Sponsored by: Maxol Mullingar)

12. Health and Wellness Leader (Sponsored by: Dovida)

13. Best Hair and Beauty Provider

14. Emerging Business Person of The Year (Sponsored by: Cool Beans Coffee)

15. Established Business Person of the Year