2025 Shortlist: Performance Awards
We are thrilled to reveal the shortlist for this year's Performance Awards!
Congratulations to all finalists - we can't wait to celebrate with you at The Round Room, The Mansion House, Dublin on Wednesday 10 September.
This award recognises those retailers in Ireland who are leading the way in grocery own label. This can be a tier range, such as premium tier or value tier, or could be a dietary specific range such as Free From or Vegan. Entries will be judged on innovation, product development, quality and business performance.
Own Label Range of the Year finalists:
| Aldi Specially Selected |
| Lidl Bakery |
| Lidl Deluxe |
Winners will be announced at our awards ceremony on 10 September.
Good luck!
The Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards aim to celebrate the talent and the hard work of the industry’s young rising stars.
The Rising Star Award recognises individuals aged 30 and under across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland who have a passion for food and drink, and are making strides within the industry.
Rising Star of the Year finalists:
Denis O’Sullivan, Assistant Manager of Food Academy and Taste of Local, Musgrave
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Emma Connelly, Production and Marketing Manager, Glastry Farm Ice Cream
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Emma Hamill, Manager, A Slice of Heaven
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Patrick Twomey, Managing Director, Twomey's Bakery
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Tara Kelly, Founder, TAE TEA
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Winners will be announced at our awards ceremony on 10 September.
Good luck!
Behind every great product lies an army of suppliers. The relationship between grocery buyer and supplier is fundamental to the success of any product and this award highlights excellence in this area.
Supplier of the Year finalists:
A Slice of Heaven |
ABP Cahir
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Cocoa By Judit
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Keelings
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River Kings Holistic
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The winners will be announced at our awards ceremony on 10 September.
Good luck!