The Federation of Irish Sport has today announced the shortlist of nominees for the 2024 Irish Sport Industry Awards, which will take place at Dublin’s College Green Hotel on Tuesday 28th May, with keynote speaker Minister for Finance Michael McGrath TD.
The 11 award categories celebrated represent a cross-section of enterprise, sporting organisations and individuals that fuel and drive the promotion, management, growth, and sustainability of sport in Ireland.
The 8 open category nominees were revealed today, see below for the list of nominees.
A highlight of the awards evening will include the announcement of the individual award winners for the coveted Outstanding Achievement and Contribution to Sport Award, the Women in Business in Sport Award, in partnership with KPMG and the Jimmy Magee Sports Coverage of the Year Award, as determined by the Association of Sports Journalists Ireland, to be presented by the Magee Family.
Mary O’Connor, CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport said,
“The Federation is delighted to host the 7th annual Irish Sport Industry Awards which recognise and reward excellence in the business of sport and entrepreneurship. Sport has a unique potential to drive positive change in Irish society, in the areas of public health, education, social integration, tourism and economic growth.
“These awards provide an important opportunity to recognise the multibillion-euro value of the sport sector to the Irish economy and celebrate the work of the more than 60,000 people employed within the sector.”
Sport for Business Founder and CEO Rob Hartnett, Chair of the Judging Panel commented, “It has been a real privilege to study the record number of nominations and to debate their merits with my fellow judges, each bringing a depth of industry knowledge and expertise to the discussion. The awards are a unique celebration of the intersection between sport and business. Congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted and achieving this accolade.”
Full Shortlist of Open Category Nominees
Best Sports Sponsorship
Best Use of Communications Platforms in Sport
Best Initiative to Promote Women in Sport & Physical Activity
Best Initiative to Promote Inclusivity in Sport & Physical Activity
Local Sports Partnership of the Year
Governing Body of the Year
Best New Sports Business of the Year, in partnership with Sport Ireland
Best Sports Business of the Year, in partnership with Technology Ireland DIGITAL Skillnet
To be announced on the 28th May 2024 at the awards ceremony:
Judging panel
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