Best New Sports Business of the Year

9. Best New Sports Business of the Year - 2026

CATEGORY 9

DESCRIPTION

This award shall recognise potential and sustained excellence by a new sport business on the island of Ireland, less than 3 years operating that has delivered innovation, growth, and leadership in the industry by creating a product or service which is truly original, pushing boundaries and addressing a gap in the market.

JUDGING CRITERIA
- Evidence of commitment to innovation and continuous investment and expansion that has delivered growth in revenue, operating income, employment, and/or overall performance.
- Demonstrate engagement with and impact on the sport sector.
- Overall performance and development of the business over a short period of time or less than three years.
- Demonstrate long-term vision regarding sustainable business growth and job creation.
- However, information submitted does not necessarily have to relate to work undertaken within Ireland.

Organisation Name
Name of person completing application
First Last
Email
Phone
Please outline how your application satisfies the criteria for the award
Between 200 - 500 words required.
Powerpoint presentation (upload as PDF)
Please attach supporting evidence in a Powerpoint presentation saved and upload in pdf format. Please contain no more than 5 slides. The presentation may include images, infographics, short video clips (max. 2mins) and relevant statistics to support the nomination. There should be no more than 120 words in the powerpoint.
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