The Athlone Business Awards 2025 Gala Dinner will take place at the Hodson Bay Hotel on the 8th of November, with a reception starting at 7:00 PM, followed by dinner at 8:00 PM.

This is a Black-Tie Event!

Athlone Business Awards Sponsorship


Join us as a sponsor of the Athlone Business Awards 2025 and showcase your brand at the Midlands’ most prestigious celebration of innovation and enterprise. Taking place on 8th November at the Hodson Bay Hotel, this black-tie gala honours the achievements of outstanding businesses across the region. Sponsorship offers a valuable opportunity to align your business with success, gain high-profile visibility, and connect directly with influential leaders, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders.

With strong media coverage, strategic brand placement, and a variety of sponsorship tiers available, your support will not only raise your profile but also demonstrate your commitment to the continued growth of Athlone’s vibrant business community.

Become a Sponsor!

2025 Athlone Buisiness Awards Shortlist

  • Community group of the year

    • Midland Warriors RFC
    • Tubberclair GAA Club
    • Athlone Little Theatre

  • Community Programme of the year

    • Jazz Pharmaceuticals
    • Ericsson
    • Tubberclair GAA Club

  • Best Hair & Beauty

    • FACE. Brow Bar
    • Radiant by Hannah Kelly
    • Custom Cuts

  • Best Health & Fitness

    • Pilates Boutique
    • The Dancing Soul Ltd
    • SauNua

  • Best Online Presence & Social Media

    • Destination Athlone
    • Athlone Musical Society
    • Biddy O’Dowd’s

  • Professional/Service Provider Of The Year - Small

    • Reynolds Commercials Ltd
    • Incorpro Limited
    • The Dancing Soul Ltd

  • Professional/Service Provider Of The Year - Medium to Large

    • West-Midlands Credit Union
    • Zinkworks
    • Byrne Carolan Cunningham LLP Solicitors

  • Customer Service Of The Year - Medium Sized Company

    • Shamrock Lodge Hotel
    • West-Midlands Credit Union
    • Wineport Lodge

  • Customer Service Of The Year - Small Sized Company

    • King of Decor
    • Rigney Forge Ltd
    • Radiant by Hannah Kelly

  • Best Tourism Experience

    • Baysports
    • The Hen.ie
    • Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park

  • Excellence In Sustainability And Climate Action

    • Fernhill
    • DPD Ireland
    • Hodson Bay Group

  • Retailer Of The Year

    • Topline Heavins & Euronics
    • Grind & Dose
    • Athlone Book Store

  • Best In Hospitality

    • Wineport Lodge
    • Hodson Bay Group
    • Shamrock Lodge Hotel
    • The Athlone Springs Hotel
    • Glasson Lakehouse

  • Family Business Of The Year

    • Fernhill
    • Topline Heavins & Euronics
    • Reynolds Commercials Ltd

  • Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

    • Future Learning
    • Ericsson
    • Zinkworks

  • Sustainable Impact by an SME

    • Mercury Rising
    • TAPiTAG
    • West-Midlands Credit Union

  • SME Of The Year

    • Future Learning
    • Tormeys Solicitors
    • Mercury Rising

  • Best Large business of the year

    • Glasson Lakehouse
    • DPD Ireland
    • Secure All Security

  • Employer Of The Year

    • Zinkworks
    • RBK Chartered Accountants
    • DPD Ireland
    • Hodson Bay Group

  • Start up/Emerging New Business

    • The Misneach Centre
    • JIM Associates
    • Hairlab

  • Business Person Of The Year

    • Mark Gibbons, TAPiTAG
    • Denis Dulea, Ericsson
    • Trevor Mahon, Mahon Windows
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Hodson Bay Hotel

Hodson Bay Hotel Announced as Venue for 2025 Athlone Chamber Business Awards

Athlone Chamber is pleased to announce Hodson Bay Hotel as the official venue for the 2025 Athlone Chamber Business Awards.

Beautifully located on the shores of Lough Ree, just minutes from Athlone town centre, Hodson Bay Hotel is a leading destination in the Midlands, known for its warm hospitality, exceptional service, and strong support of the local business community.

This year’s awards ceremony will take place in the hotel’s elegant Clonmacnoise Banqueting Suite, which accommodates up to 320 guests banquet style. Designed to host memorable occasions, the space offers a stylish and comfortable setting for an evening of recognition and celebration.

Guests will be welcomed with a drinks reception in the hotel’s Eiscir Riada Lounge, a beautifully appointed space that flows seamlessly into a Secret Garden. Perfect for mingling, networking, and enjoying the evening’s atmosphere in a relaxed setting.

With decades of experience hosting high-profile events and a proud tradition of supporting local enterprise, Hodson Bay Hotel is the ideal location to celebrate the achievements of Athlone’s vibrant business community.