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BANNER AWARDS

This year’s Banner Awards include

  • The Person of the Year award represents the highest accolade in the industry.

    Finalists:

    • Kevin O’Loughlin / Nostra
    • Matej Zachar / Kontent.ai
    • Ronan Murphy / Smarttech247

    SPONSORED BY

  • The Multinational of the Year award honors the significant contributions of a multinational company to the technology industry.

    Finalists:

    • Integrity360
    • Klearcom
    • Park Place Technologies
    • RentalMatics
    • Softcat PLC
    • Taoglas

    SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

  • The Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual’s contributions throughout their entire career.

    Finalists:

    • Winner announced on the night

    SPONSORED BY

  • The Company of the Year award is the highest honour in the industry.

    Finalists:

    • Auxilion
    • evcoms
    • Hybrid Technologies Partners
    • Integrity360
    • Nostra
    • RentalMatics
    • Stryve
    • Taoglas

    SPONSORSED BY

  • The CIO of the Year acknowledges an outstanding professional tasked with the transformation of enterprise IT from a purely operational function to a genuinely strategic role.

    Finalists:

    • Cormac Kavanagh – evcoms
    • Michelle Kearns – Boots Ireland
    • Paul Delahunty – Stryve
    • Peter Strahan – Lantech

    SPONSORED BY

PROJECT AWARDS

The Project of the Year Awards recognise technology projects which have delivered outstanding operational and competitive advantage. They are presented to the client and/or vendor/solution provider responsible for delivering transformational technology to clients in the categories: Private Sector, Public Sector, SME. ONLY ONE ENTRY REQUIRED PER PROJECT – Although, Entries are encouraged from both clients, as well as vendors/solution providers and/or collaborative.

  • The Private Sector Project of the Year award is given to a vendor or solution provider for their application and delivery of technology at a private enterprise, demonstrating business knowledge and tangible benefits from the final delivery and operation, while identifying the steps taken and necessary partnerships in the process.

    Finalists:

    • Each&Other for Whyze Health
    • Logicalis and John Paul Construction
    • RSA Ireland Insurance DAC and Wipro
    • Storm Technology and Windsor Motor Group
    • Store Computer Technology (SCT) with Applegreen
    • Triangle Technology Services
    • Vertiv & Oxigen
    • Vodafone Business & Sisk Contractors

    SPONSORED BY

  • The Public Sector Project of the Year award is given to a vendor or solutions provider for their application and delivery of technology to the public sector. Our finalists span entries across government departments and semi-state bodies.

    Finalists:

    • An Garda Síochána
    • Dublin City Council and ADAPT Research Ireland Centre: GenAI Lab
    • Esri Ireland and Galway County Council
    • Health Service Executive and Doccla
    • Health Service Executive for HSE Health App
    • HSE MN-CMS EHR Programme
    • Monsoon Consulting [dlr Libraries]
    • Smarttech247 and A Leading Cancer Research Organisation

    SPONSORED BY

  • The SME Project award recognises a client, vendor, or solution provider for the application and delivery of technology by a small to medium sized company.

    Finalists:

    • Ardanis Technologies and PremFina
    • Commsec Cyber Security and Enfer Group
    • DNA IT Solutions
    • evcoms and Homewise
    • MCS Tech and Bon Secours Health System (BSHS)
    • Savenet Solutions
    • Typetec and The Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU)
    • Verodat

    SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

TECH FOCUS AWARDS

  • The Start-Up award recognises an innovative new Irish business which began operations in the last three years.

    Finalists:

    • Pumpinheart
    • Spryt International
    • Ubotica

    SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

  • The Digital Consultancy of the year is given to the web development or technology partner that has demonstrated exceptional creation and implementation of digital business strategy over the past 12 months.

    Finalists:

    • All human
    • Clarke Analytics
    • Comtec Solutions Limited
    • Each&Other
    • Hybrid Technology Partners

    SPONSORED BY

TECH PRO AWARDS

  • The Rising Star award recognises outstanding achievements made by a professional under 30 whose contribution has had a significant impact on its employer or research body.

    Finalists:

    • Jade Launders, Service Engineer / Typetec
    • Melika AzhdariShirazian, MV Project Manager / Vertiv
    • Sean Rooney, Network and Security Specialist / Softcat PLC

    SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

  • The IT Professional award is given to the individual or team that demonstrates exceptional management of technology.

    Finalists:

    • Hybrid Technology Partners
    • Klearcom
    • RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
    • Savenet Solutions
    • SD Worx Ireland
    • Typetec

    SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

  • The IT Architect of the Year award is given to the individual or team responsible for an outstanding project or who has demonstrated a distinguished contribution to the advancement of the profession in Ireland.

    Supported by

    Finalists:

    • evcoms
    • Logicalis
    • Lorcan Cunningham CTO/Savenet Solutions
    • SevTech
    • Topsec Cloud Solutions
    • Typetec

    SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

TECH BUSINESS AWARDS

  • The Vertical Market Specialist award honours companies that demonstrate outstanding business performance in a niche sector or specialised application.

    Finalists:

    • Each&Other
    • evcoms
    • MCS Tech
    • RentalMatics
    • Submit Software Solutions
    • Stryve

    SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

  • The Sustainability award is presented to the organisation that clearly demonstrates a commitment to sustainability, focusing on planning, execution, and the long-term benefits of sustainability initiatives.

    Finalists:

    • ESB
    • GreenIT
    • Hewlett Packard Enterprise
    • Logitech International S.A.
    • Refurbed
    • Softcat
    • Vyta

    SPONSORED BY

  • The Marketing Excellence award honours exceptional marketing campaigns and initiatives within the tech sector.

    Finalists:

    • Auxilion
    • DNA IT Solutions
    • eir evo
    • Expleo and Comit PR
    • ICONplc
    • SHR Group – An Access Company

    SPONSORED BY

  • The Managed Services Company of the Year award is given to a company who demonstrates not only a strong understanding of the latest technologies for delivering client services but also best practices and good governance.

    Finalists:

    • Auxilion
    • DNA IT Solutions
    • Lantech
    • Network & Infrastructure Support (NIS)
    • Nostra
    • ROCTEL
    • Savenet Solutions
    • Typetec

    SPONSORED BY

  • The Managed Security Services Provider award honours an outstanding security provider notable for both technical expertise and strong business performance.

    Finalists:

    • Commsec Cyber Security
    • DNA IT Solutions
    • Integrity360
    • Nostra
    • Smarttech247
    • Topsec Cloud Solutions
    • Viatel Technology Group

    SPONSORED BY

  • The Emerging Technologies award acknowledges advancements that are revolutionising the tools we use to solve problems, deliver projects, and create new revenue streams. This category celebrates excellence in both basic and applied research, and industry.

    Finalists:

    • An Garda Síochána
    • Ardanis Technologies
    • Expleo
    • McKesson
    • RentalMatics
    • Verodat
    • Vertiv’s AI Simulator

    SPONSORED BY

  • The Diversity award celebrates companies that create an equitable, bias-free environment, enabling staff from all backgrounds to excel. This category recognises efforts in representation and outreach across gender, orientation, age, religion, race, ethnicity, and social background.

    Finalists:

    • Datapac
    • Fastrack Into Information Technology (FIT)
    • Hewlett Packard Enterprise
    • Softcat

    SPONSORED BY

BEST PLACE TO WORK

There’s more to a company than targets and deliverables. The best places to work put a premium on assembling great teams and keeping them. Whether it’s support for continuous professional development, flexible working models or devoting time to charitable causes, companies that recognise what matters to staff beyond their paycheck are more likely to grow and succeed. This award celebrates organisations that go the extra mile for their talent including Recognition of personal goals and helping to achieve them through professional development, Work/Life balance, Clear company goals, Efficient and clear internal processes, Appropriate equipment and safe workplace, Commitment to charitable causes, Quality of senior leadership – ability to change, Regular feedback, HR support and wellness strategy, Rate of turnover, Salary and Benefits and Customer satisfaction.

  • The Best Place to Work award celebrates organisations that go above and beyond for their employees, recognising and supporting their personal goals and helping them achieve them.

    Finalists:

    • Hewlett Packard Enterprise
    • Lantech
    • Nostra
    • Park Place Technologies
    • ROCTEL
    • SD Worx Ireland

    SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR

  • The Distributor of the Year award is given to the distributor of technology products and services that has shown exceptional performance over the past 12 months, as voted by channel partners and customers.

    Finalists:

    • Arrow ECS
    • Climb Channel Solutions
    • CMS Distribution
    • DSM Distribution
    • E92plus
    • Exertis
    • Microwarehouse
    • Westcoast

    SPONSORED BY

“At eir evo, we recognise the pivotal role that emerging technologies play in shaping the future of business and society. By supporting the Emerging Technology Innovation Award, we celebrate innovation and the companies that drive progress in the tech industry. We look forward to honouring the trailblazers who are pushing boundaries and setting new standards for excellence.”

Joe Carlyle, Consultancy & Technology Director, eir evo

“We are excited to sponsor the Distributor of the Year category at the Tech Excellence Awards. Our Irish distributors are vital to Softcat Ireland’s success, ensuring seamless delivery and exceptional service. Their dedication and partnership drive our growth and excellence in the Irish market.”

Softcat

“Diversity drives innovation, and at Logitech, we are committed to building a more inclusive tech industry. We’re honored to support the Tech Excellence Awards in celebrating those who are leading the way.”

Logitech

“In a world of AI, FIT’s mission to promote an inclusive Smart & Sustainable Economy by creating a fast track to marketable technical skills for those at risk of unemployment long term is even more relevant than before! We’re thrilled to be sponsoring the Company of the Year and look forward to engaging with the finalists on the night.”

Fastrack into Information Technology (FIT)

“Huawei is proud to sponsor the Best Project of the Year in the Private Sector category at the Tech Excellence Awards. These awards celebrate innovation and excellence, and we are excited to recognise the remarkable achievements of those pushing the boundaries of technology. We believe in the power of collaboration and look forward to honoring the visionary projects that are shaping the future of business and technology in Ireland.”

Huawei

“Ingram Micro is once again delighted to support the Tech Excellence awards for 2025 a key event in the Irish technology industry each year. We are particularly pleased to be sponsoring the best use of ICT in the Public Sector, a key enabler in effective and efficient delivery of state services. Looking forward to celebrating with everyone on the night.”

Greg Tierney, General Manager – Ireland, Ingram Micro