The Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards, in association with FDB Insurance, returns for its second year. 

These awards celebrate excellence and innovation in Irish business, so whether your business is a small local company or a large international corporation, the awards are a chance to gain recognition for what you and your staff excel at. 

Last year saw the inaugural awards held in The Round Room at The Mansion House where Ireland’s leading innovators in the world of business came together. The energy of the businesses and individuals involved brought a fantastic atmosphere to one of Dublin’s most iconic venues. 

Does your business have what it takes to win at this years awards? Here's a look at last year's winners for some inspiration.

Sustainable Workplace - sponsored by SSE Airtricity: Primeline Group

Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards: Primeline Group with their award

Marketing: Bus Éireann and CPAC Modular

Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards: CPAC Modular and Bus Eireann took home an award each in the Marketing category

Innovative Technology: Chirp

Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards: Chirp win the award in the Innovative Technology category

Workplace Wellbeing: Platform55 and Mater Misericordiae

Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards: The Mater team delighted with their win in the Workplace Wellbeing category

Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards: Platform 55 celebrate their win

FBD Local Business award: Matchbox Life

Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards: Matchbox Life pick up the FBD Insurance Local Business award

ESG Strategy - sponsored by Repak: Origin Enterprises

Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards: Origin Enterprises take home the ESG Strategy, sponsored by Repak

Customer Experience - with thanks to Close Brothers Motor Finance: Old Barracks Coffee Roasters

Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards: Old Barracks Coffee Roasters take home the award for Customer Experience, sponsored by Close Brothers Motor Finance Group

Procurement Process: Gather & Gather Ireland

Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards: Gather & Gather Ireland with their award

Inclusive Workplace: Open Doors Initiative and Mr. Price's Branded Bargains

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Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards: The Mr Price team celebrate their win in the Inclusive Workplace category

This year’s event will take place in the Mansion House’s Round Room on May 20th, where guests can enjoy a gala lunch along with an afternoon of networking. 

Is this year your year? You can nominate your team or individual now.

Closing date for entries is Friday, March 20th.