Donegal Enterprise Awards 2026
The Donegal Enterprise Awards - organised by the Local Enterprise Office Donegal - celebrate the achievements of Donegal’s small business sector over the past year. The awards recognise and celebrate the success stories of small business owners from all over the county.
The 2026 award ceremony will take place on Friday, December 4th, at Rockhill House Estate, Letterkenny. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 1st October 2026 at 5 pm.
The award categories are listed below.
Award Categories
| Best Est. Business |
| Best Start-Up |
| Outstanding Achievement |
| Export Award |
| Digital Award |
| Innovation Award |
| Green Award |
Last Year's Awards
Image of 2025 Enterprise Award Winners, NICHE SSP, with Elected Members and Officials of Donegal County Council.
Award Category | 2025 Winner |
| Best Est. Business | NICHE SSP |
| Best Start-Up | Donegal Sea Salt |
| Outstanding Achievement | Malachi Eastwood, Gatan Technologies |
| Export Award | Atlantic Marine |
| Digital Award | InChargeHQ |
| Innovation Award | Kenbro Boats |
| Green Award | Hitch |
| New Product Award | The Loofah Bar |
The closing date for applications is Thursday, 1st October 2026 at 5 pm.
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