The Export Industry Awards are organised by the Irish Exporters Association (IEA) to recognise the remarkable achievements of companies working in the export industry.

Companies can now enter from 11 Categories and be in with a chance to be selected as the 2016 Exporter of the Year. All winners will be announced at an annual Gala Dinner on Friday, 25th November at the Convention Centre in Dublin.

High Potential Exporter Award

Sponsored by Enterprise Ireland

To identify an early stage exporting company which has surpassed its potential in the last two years and is demonstrating success and commitment in one or more markets. -Open to all companies which export goods or services developed in Ireland -The company must be in business for two fiscal years -The company must be between year 1 and year 3 of its initial export journey -Judges will consider product innovation, process innovation, sustainability and excellence -The company must be currently exporting to one or more countries and have export sales of at least 10% of total turnover -The company must be able to demonstrate its export strategy plan and campaign, including plans for the future and be able to differentiate itself by highlighting its export success and further potential through the following pillars: innovation & growth focus; strategic development & execution; managing its strategic finance