Business & Finance, in association with KPMG, have announced the shortlist for the 51st annual Business & Finance Awards 2025.
Two Galway companies, MBRYONICS and Platform94, have been shortlisted for the awards, which will take place in December.
MBRYONICS, based in Dangan, has been nominated for Elevation Company of the Year. Platform94, based in Mervuie Business Park, is in the running for Brand of the Year.
Both companies have been recognised for their outstanding innovation and impact within their respective sectors, showcasing the strength and creativity of Galway’s business community on a national stage.
This year’s gala evening will welcome over 1,000 global business, political and social leaders to celebrate outstanding achievement, leadership, and innovation across Irish and international business.
Now entering its 51st year, the Business & Finance Awards Programme remains Ireland’s most prestigious business recognition platform, honouring exceptional companies and individuals whose impact drives progress, shapes industries, and inspires the next generation of leaders.
The 2025 shortlist showcases the very best in Irish enterprise — from dynamic SMEs to multinational trailblazers — highlighting how Irish business continues to set new global benchmarks for performance, innovation, and resilience.
Ian Hyland, President and Publisher, Business & Finance, said, “It is inspiring to see such a strong and diverse shortlist for the 2025 Business & Finance Awards — a testament to the extraordinary calibre of leadership across Ireland’s business landscape.”
“This year marks another important milestone for the awards as we honour Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton with the Sutherland Leadership Award, alongside our outstanding shortlisted companies and leaders who continue to shape Ireland’s future on the world stage.”
This year’s awards received almost 30% (29.5%) increase in submissions, the highest number in over a decade.
Notably, the Innovation of the Year category, introduced only last year, has seen the largest number of entries this year across all categories, underlining Ireland’s thriving culture of creativity and technological advancement.
Among the most eagerly anticipated categories is Business Person of the Year, celebrating Ireland’s leading entrepreneurs and executives who are driving business excellence, innovation and growth both nationally and internationally.
The Company of the Year award will recognise an outstanding Irish or international business demonstrating sustained success, innovation and impact — one of the most coveted accolades in the Irish business calendar.
Ryan McCarthy, Managing Partner, KPMG, said, “The Business & Finance Awards continue to celebrate the excellence and innovation that make Ireland such a powerful force in global business.”
“The significant growth in entries this year reflects the ambition, creative spirit and resilience that define our business community.”
“At KPMG, we are proud to support these awards and to celebrate the leaders and organisations who are not just adapting to change but driving it with courage and vision.”
The 2025 Business & Finance Awards will take place on Thursday, December 11, at the Convention Centre Dublin
