The Federation of Irish Sport is proud to announce BusinessPlus.ie as the Official Media Partner for the 2025 Irish Sport Industry Awards, taking place in Dublin on 20th May 2025. This year marks the eighth staging of the prestigious awards, which celebrate the vital connection between business and sport in Ireland.
As Official Media Partner, BusinessPlus.ie will provide exclusive coverage, profiling nominees and winners while showcasing the evolving relationship between sport and business in Ireland. With a longstanding reputation for expert business journalism, BusinessPlus will ensure that both business and sporting communities remain informed and inspired in the lead-up to, during, and following the event.
The Irish Sport Industry Awards spotlight the sector’s considerable contribution to Ireland’s economy and society. The sport industry supports 64,000 jobs, contributes €3.3 billion in household spending, and generates €3.7 billion (GVA) annually for the Irish economy. As the voice of over 110 National Governing Bodies (NGBs) and Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs), the Federation’s annual awards night recognises organisations and individuals making an impact through innovation, inclusion, and excellence in sport.
“We are delighted to welcome Business Plus.ie as our Official Media Partner,” said Mary O’Connor, CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport. “Their reach and reputation across Ireland’s business landscape make them an ideal partner to help us amplify the message that sport is not only a powerful social force—but also a key economic driver.”
Paul Henderson, CEO of BusinessPlus.ie publisher dmg media commented, “For over 25 years Business Plus has reported on excellence in business. As a publisher, we sponsor a swathe of national sporting organisations. Bringing the two of these together is a natural fit. We look forward to being involved.”
Business Plus, Ireland’s most widely distributed business magazine, has been a leading voice in the B2B sector since 1998. With a print circulation of 13,000 copies, 120,000 monthly online users, and a strong presence across social media, Business Plus brings timely and insightful coverage to Ireland’s dynamic business environment. As part of the DMG Media group, they bring decades of journalistic excellence to their role as media partner.
This year’s event will highlight 11 award categories, nine of which are open for public nomination, shining a spotlight on partnerships, initiatives promoting inclusivity, and entrepreneurial achievements in sport. Through the shortlisting and awards process, the Federation seeks to showcase the strength and innovation within Ireland’s sport industry.
If your business would like to be associated with these prestigious awards, there is the opportunity to sponsor the last remaining award categories. Contact details below.
Entries are open until 5pm Wednesday 16th April 2025. The full list of categories for the 2025 Irish Sport Industry Awards includes:
Public Entry Categories:
- Best Commercial Partnership in Sport
- Best Use of Communications Platforms in Sport
- Best Initiative to Promote Women in Sport & Physical Activity
- Best Initiative to Promote Diversity & Inclusivity in Sport & Physical Activity
- Governing Body of the Year
- Local Sports Partnership of the Year
- Best New Sports Business of the Year
- Best Sports Business of the Year
- KPMG Women in Sport Award
Closed Categories:
- The Jimmy Magee Award for Sports Journalist of the Year (in partnership with the ASJI)
- Outstanding Contribution to Irish Sport (selected by the Federation of Irish Sport Board)