The inaugural Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards 2025, in association with FDB Insurance, has taken place at Dublin’s Mansion House.
The event brings together Ireland’s leading innovators in the world of business, as well as offering an opportunity to network.
The energy of the businesses and individuals involved brought a fantastic atmosphere to one of Dublin’s most iconic venues.
Businesses could put their case forward for nine categories, with nominations received in March and April, then a public vote took place over Easter.
Interviews with our expert judging panel were held in May.
Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards
The categories were as follows:
Sustainable Workplace - sponsored by SSE Airtricity:
Shortlisted in this category were:
Primeline Group
Oriel Marine Extracts
Hemp Heros
BearingPoint
Diageo
Airfield Estate
Congratulations to the winner, Primeline Group!
Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards: Primeline Group with their award
Marketing:
Shortlisted in this category:
Bus Éireann
Gra Chocolates
AXA Ireland
The Very Group
Boots Ireland
Kilkenny Architectural Salvage & Antiques
CPAC Modular
Johnson Hana
Congratulations to the winners, 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:
Shortlisted in this category:
Place Engage
Chirp
Holly Aboriculture Ltd
Customs Window
Life Size Plans Ireland
Locus Therapy App
Solar Motorways Ltd
Agri Data Analytics
Congratulations to the winner, Chirp!
Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards: Chirp win the award in the Innovative Technology category
Workplace Wellbeing:
Shortlisted in this category:
Fitzsimons Redmond LLP
Parentalk
PHX Ireland
MBSL
FINEOS
Mater Misericordiae
PTC Therapeutics
Platform55
Congratulations to our winners 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:
Shortlisted in this category:
The Elephant in The Room Gifts
Barnahown
Lead The Way Dog Walking & Home Boarding
Kate’s Montessori
Matchbox Life
Saltrock Dairy
HDMS Ltd
Grow Mental Health
Fiorbhia Farm
Alpine Blinds
Congratulations to the winners, Matchbox Life!
Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards: Matchbox Life pick up the FBD Insurance Local Business awardESG Strategy - sponsored by Repak:
Shortlisted in this category are:
Easydry
Origin Enterprises
JANDO
National Broadband Ireland
Diageo
Auticon
Congratulations to the winners, 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:
Shortlisted in this category:
WattCharger
Gather & Gather Ireland
Weddings Supplier
Thoughtscore
The Old Barracks Coffee Roasters
Phenology Décor
Congratulations to the winners, 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:
Shortlisted in this category:
Green Saffron Spices
Green Bubble
Peru Consulting
Workhuman
Gather & Gather Ireland
Congratulations to the winners, Gather & Gather Ireland!
Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards: Gather & Gather Ireland with their award
Inclusive Workplace:
Shortlisted in this category:
KPMG
Mr Price Branded Bargains
Together Academy
Open Doors Initiative
Airfield Estate
Boots Ireland
Bright Software Group
AXA Ireland
Congratulations to the winners, Open Doors Initiative and Mr Price’s Branded Bargains.
11.06.2025 - Newstalk ChangeMaker Business Awards 2025
Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards: The Mr Price team celebrate their win in the Inclusive Workplace category
Thanks to all the nominees, sponsors, judges, those who entered for making it such a memorable day!
