18/10/2026
Mayo Business Awards 2026 Finalists Announced
Twenty-seven businesses shortlisted across nine categories ahead of November
awards ceremony
The finalists for the 2026 Mayo Business Awards have been announced, recognising th
achievements, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of businesses and organisations
across County Mayo.
A total of 27 finalists have been shortlisted across nine categories, reflecting the divers
and strength of Mayo’s business community, from ambitious start-ups and established
SMEs to tourism, hospitality, manufacturing, digital innovation and social enterprise.
The awards celebrate the businesses that contribute to the county’s economy, support
local employment, embrace innovation and make a positive impact on communities
throughout Mayo.
The winners will be announced at a gala lunch at the Erris Coast Hotel in Geesala on
Friday, 6 November 2026, from 1pm to 5pm. The event will bring together business
leaders, entrepreneurs, sponsors and representatives from across the county to celebrate
the achievements of the finalist
Celebrating business excellence across Mayo
Commenting on the announcement, John Magee, Head of Enterprise at Local Enterprise
Office Mayo, sai
“Congratulations to all the finalists in the 2026 Mayo Business Awards. Reaching the fi
is a significant achievement and reflects the dedication, ambition and hard work of
people behind businesses right across our county.
“Mayo has a diverse and vibrant business community, with enterprises of all sizes making
an important contribution to local employment, innovation and community life. These
awards provide an opportunity to recognise that contribution, celebrate success and
showcase the talent and entrepreneurial spirit that exists throughout Mayo.
“I look forward to joining the finalists and the wider business community in celebrating thei
achievements at the awards ceremony.”
The 2026 finalis
The Best Start-up finalists are Pitch Scheduler, Van Velze's Luxury Chocolates an
Faceskincare Limited.
In the Tourism Excellence category, the finalists are Lough Lannagh Holiday Village
Westport Hotel Group and Solas Visitor Centre.
Competing for Best SME are Decare Dental Insurance Limited, MFA Consulting Engineers
and MW Design Print and Signs.
The finalists for Innovation and Digital Impact are TEQNOCO Ltd, VAMORI t/a Globa
VAM Ltd and Maloney Welfare Unit Hire.
In the Customer Experience category, the shortlisted businesses are WESTNET,
Creative Wood and The Cot and Cobble.
The Social Enterprise finalists are Mayo Abbey Parish CDC CLG, Comhlacht Forbarth
Áitiúil Acla and Moy Innovations CLG.
Competing for Hospitality Innovation are Le Casa Tapas + W**e, Kennedys Group and
Great National Hotel Ballina.
The finalists in Sustainability are Make Your Wardrobe Work, Blossoms and Sláinte Se
Moss.
Finally, the Manufacturing Export category features Murrays Recycled Plastic Ltd,
Lynmore Enterprises Ltd and O'Malley Marine Plant.
