About

The Elavon Retail Excellence Ireland Awards 2025 recognise the very best in Irish retail. As the longest-running and most respected retail awards programme in Ireland, these awards shine a spotlight on outstanding retailers, visionary leaders, and exceptional teams who are setting the standard for excellence across the retail sector in Ireland.

Who is recognised?

These awards celebrate the retailers who lead by example – those delivering innovation, customer experience, and performance at the highest level. Whether you’re a rising star or a seasoned retailer, our judges are looking for people and teams that inspire, lead, and elevate the entire industry.

Who can enter?

​If you’re part of the Irish retail sector – big or small, new or established – these awards are for you. Every retailer has a story worth sharing, and this is your chance to gain the recognition you deserve.

Why enter the Awards?

There are countless reasons to get involved, but here are just a few:

  • Celebrate an exceptional year in retail
  • Raise the profile of your store or team
  • Benchmark your performance and innovation
  • Reward your people and build pride
  • Strengthen team engagement
  • Attract top retail talent
  • Join Ireland’s premier retail community

Title Sponsor

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Empowering Retailers with Seamless Payment Solutions


Elavon is proud to sponsor the Elavon Retail Excellence Ireland Awards 2025 and to support the growth of Irish retail. From card machines and fully integrated retail point of sale systems to online payment gateways, retailers have exactly what you need to take payments. Based in Ireland, with 25 years’ experience, Elavon has earned the trust of retailers to manage their card payments. In a world where payments are often seen as the step before ‘goodbye’, Elavon helps local retail businesses to see things differently. Elavon is here for you with their sales, customer service and technical support teams based locally. Elavon is our trusted partner for card payments.

2024 Awards Winners