About the Awards

The Athlone Business Awards 2025 took place on Saturday 8th November 2025 at the stunning Hodson Bay Hotel. This prestigious event was the highlight of Athlone’s business calendar, celebrating the innovation, resilience and excellence of the local business community.

The awards recognised outstanding achievements across a wide range of sectors, from small family-run enterprises to large-scale organisations driving growth and creating employment in the region. It was a fantastic opportunity for businesses to showcase their successes, gain valuable exposure and network with fellow entrepreneurs, industry leaders and community champions.

Whether you were an emerging start-up, an established company or a business with a unique story to tell, this was your chance to be recognised on a prominent platform.

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The Athlone Business Awards 2025 – Celebrating Excellence in Our Community

The Athlone Business Awards 2025 was a memorable evening, celebrating the outstanding achievements of individuals, businesses, and community groups that make Athlone a vibrant place to live and work.  

 

 

The 2025 Award Winners

  • Community Group of the Year – Tubberclair GAA

  • Community Programme of the Year – Ericsson

  • Best Hair & Beauty – Radiant Beauty by Hannah Kelly

  • Best Health & Fitness – Pilates Boutique by Nichola Ryan

  • Best Online Presence & Social Media – Biddy O’Dowds

  • Professional/Service Provider of the Year (Small-Sized Company) – Incopro Ltd.

  • Professional/Service Provider of the Year (Medium-Sized Company) – Byrne Carolan Cunningham LLP

  • Start-Up/Emerging New Business of the Year – The Misneach Centre

  • Customer Service of the Year (Small-Sized Company) – Rigney Forge 

  • Customer Service of the Year (Medium-Sized Company) – West-Midlands Credit Union

  • Best Tourism Experience – Baysports

  • Excellence in Sustainability and Climate Action – Hodson Bay Group

  • Retailer of the Year – Topline Heavins & Euronics

  • Best in Hospitality – Hodson Bay Group

  • Family Business of the Year – Fernhill Garden Centre

  • Diversity, Equality and Inclusion – Ericsson

  • Sustainable Impact by an SME – TAPiTAG

  • SME of the Year – Dunbar Pharmaceuticals

  • Best Large Business of the Year – DPD 

  • Employer of the Year – Zinkworks 

  • Business Person of the Year – Denis Dullea

 

 

 

 

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners

Thank you to all our generous sponsors who helped make the 2025 Athlone Business Awards such a memorable celebration of local excellence. We are especially grateful to Westmeath County Council for their ongoing support, and to our media sponsors TN Media for their outstanding coverage. Our thanks also go to Photobooth Ireland for capturing the night with their brilliant 360 booth.

A special shout out to King of Decor for the stunning balloon arch and to TAPiTAG for providing their innovative digital NFC donation cards for the raffle. Your contributions helped elevate the entire event and we truly appreciate your partnership. 

 

 

Contact The Office

For more information, or to explore sponsorship packages for the 2026 Athlone Business Awards , please contact ceo@athlonechamber.ie

For additional enquiries, the Athlone Chamber team is happy to assist. Contact us at info@athlonechamber.ie or 090 6420931. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the best of Athlone business, build connections, and be part of an unforgettable evening.