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

The aim of the awards is to celebrate excellence and innovation in Irish business.  

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. 

The awards are open to businesses of all sizes, with the awards ceremony due to be held on May 20th at the Mansion House in Dublin.

Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman, presenters of The Hard Shoulder on Newstalk will MC the event.

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

The launch of the Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards, in association with FBD Insurance was held on Tuesday, 14th April at the RDS, with Newstalk's Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman as MC. This event saw businesses from across Ireland come together for the announcement of the shortlist across each of the categories.

14.04.2026 Ciara Kelly & Shane Coleman at the launch event in the RDS

The shortlist for the Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards, in association with FBD Insurance, are as follow: 

FBD Insurance Local Business

Sponsored by FBD Insurance, this award recognises local businesses from their communities who are making a real difference through what they do, whether that is going the extra mile, for the products or services they provide, or for their approach to customer service.

• The Home Reset
• Cormac Tagging
• Barrow Brew
• Magic Moon Soother
• Fussy Food Plates
• The Home Share
• Killeedy Preschool Committee
• The Red Shed Organic Farm & Nursery
• Yellow Bird Bakes
• Fused by Fiona
• Sunset Vets
• Absolute Nutrition

Innovative Technology

Sponsored by Skillnet Ireland. An award honouring organisations that harness the power of technology to transform their business or industry.

• PostitLocal
• Bord Gais Energy
• HPE Financial Services
• WhatsExposed
• Lynott Jewellery
• Sun Arc Solar

Sustainable Workplace

Sponsored by SSE Airtricity, this award celebrates companies that prioritise environmental responsibility within their operations.

• Swords Pavilions
• Harley & Marley
• Anaula
• Neatly Home Organisation
• GreenAer
• Mobility Mojo

ESG Strategy

Sponsored by Repak, this award recognises organisations with exemplary approaches to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.

• Dublin Port
• Employability Limerick
• Mobility Mojo
• Chupi
• Green Bubble
• Coral Leisure

Procurement Process

This award acknowledges innovative approaches to procurement that maximise efficiency, ethical sourcing, and sustainability.

• Workhuman
• Kilkenny Design
• Circular Food Co
• BidReview.ai
• SERI (Social Enterprise Republic of
• Ireland)
• Sun Arc Solar

Marketing Initiative

An award celebrating outstanding marketing campaigns that have successfully combined creativity, strategy, and impact.

• Nude Wine Co
• Allianz
• Dublin Port
• Eurospar
• Guaranteed Irish
• Human Collective

Inclusive Workplace

This award highlights organisations committed to building workplaces where diversity and inclusion thrive.

• Aura Holohan Group
• Coolmine Therapeutic Community
• Irish Hospice Foundation
• Allianz
• Employability Limerick
• Airfield Estate
• The Leading Place
• Work Equal

Workplace Wellbeing

This award highlights businesses that prioritise the health, happiness, and wellbeing of their employees.

• Empthrive
• The Leading Place
• Codex Office Solutions
• BWG
• Irish Hospice Foundation
• Carr Communications

Customer Experience

This award recognises businesses that have redefined what it means to put the customer first.

• The Home Share
• The Elephant in the Room
• Furey Smyth Group
• Neatly Home Organisation
• Loanitt
• Ballea Castle
• WorkEqual
• Homebot Ireland

Newstalk Managing Editor Eric Moylan said it would be "another brilliant afternoon celebrating the very best Changemakers Ireland has to offer".

“A big congratulations to all the shortlisted companies,” he said. 

“It is great to see the wide array of sectors and business sizes covered and witness the level of innovation and market leading work ongoing right across the country. 

“We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the Mansion House on May 20th after a fantastic inaugural event last year.”

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