Tullamore Chamber of Commerce Announces Shortlist for 2026 Business Awards
The Tullamore Chamber of Commerce is delighted to unveil the official shortlist for the 2026 Tullamore Chamber Business Awards, celebrating excellence, innovation and achievement across the local business community.
This year’s awards recognise the outstanding contribution of businesses, entrepreneurs, community organisations and individuals who continue to drive economic growth and community development in Tullamore and the wider region. The Chamber extends its warmest congratulations to all finalists who have earned their place on this prestigious shortlist.
“These awards are a true celebration of the talent, resilience and ambition that exists within our business community,” said Caroline Collins Murphy, President of the Tullamore Chamber of Commerce. “On behalf of the Chamber, I warmly congratulate every business and individual who has made it to the final shortlist. The standard this year has been exceptional. I would also like to sincerely thank our category sponsors and our overall sponsor, Tullamore Credit Union, for their continued support in making these awards possible.”
Health & Beauty Awards
Best Beauty Therapy & Aesthetic Services Award
- Re-Nu Skin & Beauty Clinic
- Reveal – Wellness & Beauty
- Nakid by Sharon Leavy
- Svetlana's Beauty Salon Tullamore
Best Hair Salon / Stylist Award
- Cocos Diamond Salon
- Sisters Hair and Beauty Salon
- NAKID Hair
- Root 66 Hair Salon
- Studio One
- Chris Devine Hair
- Ritzys
Best Barber Award
- The Hairy Barber
- Wolfgang Barbers
Best Skincare Specialist / Clinic Award
- Paulines Beauty Spa
- Re-Nu Skin & Beauty Clinic
- Beauty Rooms at Ritzy's
Retail Excellence Awards
Retail Excellence – Online & In-Store Award
- Karen Edell Millinery
- Kode
- Midland Travel
- Playtown Tullamore
Hospitality & Dining Awards
Best Café Award
- Chocolate Brrown
- Half Full
- Jennys Kitchen
- The Foxy Bean
Best Culinary Experience Award
- Balcone Italiano Restaurant, Bridge House Hotel
- Captain House
- Chanapa Thai Restaurant and Takeaway
- The Blue Apron Restaurant
Best Food Truck Award
- Bog Standard Burgers
- Spudfeast Food Truck
- The Black Box
Hospitality Excellence – Licensed Premises Award
- Brewery Tap
- Hoppers Bar & Lounge
- JJ Killeen's
- The Old Warehouse
Digital Innovation Awards
Digital Marketing & Online Presence Award
- John Lee's Bar & Venue, Tullamore
- KADA Management
- Playtown Tullamore
- The Unit Challenge
Customer Service Awards
Outstanding Customer Experience (Individual) Award
- Antonia Smyth – All Pro Recruitment
- John Kenny – AllPro Recruitment Ltd
- Darren Yeates – Midland Travel
- Mary Buckley – Offaly Tourist Office
- Philip O Brien – Tullamore Court Hotel
Outstanding Customer Experience (Team) Award
- Bridge Shopping Centre
- Jennys Kitchen
- KADA Management
- Playtown Tullamore
- Tullamore Court Hotel
- Midland Travel
Business Performance & Leadership Awards
Young Business Leader / Entrepreneur of the Year Award
- Niamh & Ruairi Dooley – Bia Sol
- David Gleeson – AllPro Recruitment
- Joe Connolly – Cloud9 Travel
Employer of the Year Award
- Condron Concrete
- Playtown Tullamore
- St Josephs School
- Tullamore Credit Union
Best Performing SME (2–50 Employees) Award
- C & S Sheds
- Guy & Kode
- Playtown Tullamore
- The Brewery Tap
- Lamb Oil
Best Performing Large SME (50+ Employees) Award
- Killeshal Precast Concrete Limited
- Tower Plant & Civil Engineering
- Tullamore Credit Union
- Bretland Construction Ltd
Business Leader of the Year Award
- Anthonys Wood Craft Ltd
- Taylor Made Plastering
- Nigel & Stephen Ravenhill – Ravenhill Transport
- John Grenan – JA Grennan & Sons
- Anne Marie Comerford – Cheveux
Celebrating Business Excellence, Innovation & Global Impact Awards
Best New Business / Start-Up Innovator Award
- BiaSol
- Chris Devine Hair
- Luna Natural Soap
- The Unit Challenge
Excellence in Professional Services Award
- AM Safety
- Dermot Scanlon & Co
- Network and Infrastructure Support Limited (NIS Ltd.)
- Paul Moore Photography
Technology & Innovation Award
- Appify
- Banagher Precast
- KmK Metals
- Playtown Tullamore
Top International / Multinational Business Award
- Integra Life Sciences Limited
- Irish Casing Company
- Steris
- Zoetis
Community, Culture & Inclusion Awards
Community Impact & Inclusion Award
- Clara Heritage Society
- John Lee's Bar & Venue, Tullamore
- Kilcormac Development Association
- Tidy Towns
- Tullamore Credit Union
- Tullamore TradFest
Creative Industries & Cultural Innovation Award
- Dooley's Wool
- Esker Arts, Tullamore
- John Lee's Bar & Venue, Tullamore
- Playtown Tullamore
- St Josephs School
- Tidy Towns
Health, Wellness & Social Care Impact Award
- ACT
- Dochas
- Dovida Offaly
- The Unit Challenge
Environmental Innovation Awards
Circular Economy & Zero Waste Initiative Award
- Biasol Circular Food Company
- Oxigen Environmental (Offaly Sites)
Sustainability & Climate Leadership Award
- Accelerate Green (Boora, Co. Offaly)
- Green Energy Park, Rhode
- Playtown Tullamore
- Tullamore Decarbonising Zone
A Night to Celebrate Excellence
The Tullamore Chamber Business Awards Night promises to be one of the highlights of the local business calendar. The celebration will take place on 20th March, kicking off at 7pm with a drinks reception, followed by a gala awards dinner and music until late.
This is the perfect opportunity for the business community to come together — to network, to recognise achievement, and most importantly, to celebrate success. The awards night embodies the spirit of collaboration and ambition that defines Tullamore’s thriving commercial sector.
Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased via the Chamber website at www.tullamorechamber.com.
The Chamber looks forward to welcoming finalists, sponsors, members and guests for what promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the very best of business in Tullamore.