Other Events by the Organisers

The Aviation Industry Awards is a part of the Business River network solution which hosts over 12,000 senior level business professionals at over 30 events with a wider business network of over 25,000 people.

We have founded more than 30 award programmes, meetings and events across a diverse range of business sectors:

Entertainment & Leisure | Science & Technology | Pharmachem | Life Sciences | Media & Marketing | Sustainability | Legal & Finance | Construction | Agribusiness | Aviation | Marine | Property Development | Architecture | Fit Out | Facilities Management

Please find below a sample of some of the events within the BusinessRiver network.

Launched in 2017, the Education Awards recognise, encourage, and celebrate excellence in the third-level education sector on the island of Ireland from both State and privately-funded institutions. This year we have heard incredible stories about the success of Ireland’s institutions, large and small, in continually improving and innovating their educational processes in an ever-evolving environment; these awards aim to recognise and reward the most outstanding achievements within the sector.

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The Health & Safety Excellence Awards programme has been developed by BusinessRiver who own and operate the most comprehensive collection of business recognition programmes in the Irish market and which works with over 30 markets segments, engaging with 12,000 senior business leaders annually.

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Devised and organised by BusinessRiver, the Building and Architect of the Year Awards (BAYA) provide a much needed platform for architects and their buildings where the rich variety of architecture encompassing all the main building types can be appraised. ​The awards ceremony offers an unique opportunity to network and celebrate with your peers and hear first-hand about the incredible work carried out by Ireland’s leading architects. ​But don't take our word for it. Listen to leading figures from Ireland's architecture community on the merits of entering and attending this unique event.

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Launched in 2016, the Irish Accountancy Awards recognize & celebrate excellence in the accountancy profession in Ireland over the past year. This is an unmissable opportunity to have your work reviewed by our expert judging panel, to get recognition from your peers, benchmark against your competitors, and attract new clients and top talent to your organisation. The awards ceremony is annually attended by Ireland's leading accountancy professionals, and our past winners list is made up of the cream of Ireland's accountancy profession. The awards seek entries from firms and individuals who have provided the highest quality of service and who can demonstrate they have added significant value and competitive advantage to their client organisations. Shortlisted entrants will have their national profiles raised just by making the final, and winners will receive national coverage. And of course, there’s the beautiful trophy which the successful entrants will receive. Communications Partner to the awards is The Irish Times online and coverage of all phases will be carried on their online platform. To find out more about this unique awards ceremony, including how your organisation will benefit from entering and sponsoring this event, please contact our team.

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The Operational Excellence Awards aims to recognise and reward the individuals, teams and organisations who have made a commitment to achieving operational excellence and business transformation. This new awards programme has been developed by BusinessRiver who own and operate the most comprehensive collection of business recognition programmes in the Irish market and which works with over 30 markets segments, engaging with 12,000 senior business leaders annually.

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The National Procurement Awards (NPA) recognise procurement for what it is, a core component to a sound supply chain and overall business strategy. The NPA’s return to once again provide a platform which celebrates the most impressive and transformative procurement projects over the past 12 months and the teams who drive them. The awards will be judged by your peers: leading procurement professionals from the most respected companies operating in Ireland. Communications Partner to the awards is The Irish Times and coverage of all phases will be carried on their online platform. Shortlisted entrants will have their national profiles raised just by making the final, and winners will receive national coverage. View our past winners list, which comprise a ‘who’s who’ of procurement leaders. And of course, there’s the beautiful trophy which the successful entrants will receive. The organisers of the National Procurement Awards are BusinessRiver, the largest business community platform operating in the Irish market. They are behind the long-standing Green Awards, Pharma Industry Awards, Aviation Industry Awards, Education Awards, Facilities Management Awards, among others. BusinessRiver are also conveners of summits and professional round table meetings which it stages on an invitation-only basis.

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Launched in 2012, the Irish Sponsorship Awards recognise and reward the brands, rightsholders, agencies, and media owners, who play a critical role in the delivery of world-class sponsorship programmes executed in Ireland. Past winners comprise a ‘who’s who’ of the leaders driving the sector and our judges, which include international figures of substance, ensure that if you win an award it really does mean you are the best. The objectives of the programme are to raise the bar and promote the sponsorship medium as a key strategic marketing channel through which to deliver business and organisational success. The team behind the awards is responsible for developing and managing over thirty business performance programmes, covering all the key sectors of the Irish economy. Therefore, these awards sit within a broader context and are integrated with an events network that will engage with over 12,000 c-suite business leaders in 2021. We regularly connect our winners and entrants with key decision makers in the industry who need their services. The awards support the Irish sponsorship industry as an independent, impartial and constructive forum where excellence is celebrated, and business relationships developed.

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Launched in 2014, the Irish Construction Industry Awards recognises, encourages and celebrates original and innovative contractors, businesses, teams, consultants and projects that demonstrate excellence in the built environment. This is the premier awards programme in recognising excellence in Ireland’s construction industry and a superb opportunity for the industry to come together and celebrate with our peers. The awards ceremony is annually attended by leading industry figures, and our past winners list is a who’s who of Ireland’s construction industry. This programme has been developed by the team behind the Fit Out Awards, Green Awards, Building and Architect of the Year Awards, and Facilities Management Awards - each are long established professional events. Shortlisted entrants will have their national profiles raised just by making the final, and winners will receive national coverage. And of course, there’s the beautiful trophy which the successful entrants will take away from the event. The Irish Times online will continue as communications partner to the event, as a news organisation with an international reputation coverage on the digital platform provides global reach for all key communications requirements. This is an unmissable opportunity to have your projects reviewed by our expert judging panel, to get recognition from your peers, benchmark against your competitors, and attract new clients and top talent to your organisation.

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Launched in 2018, The Irish CX Impact Awards recognise your achievements in measuring and managing Customer Experience excellence that delivers better outcomes for your customers and ultimately your own business or organisation. They will be judged by your peers: leading CX professionals from the most admired companies operating in Ireland. The objectives of the programme are to raise the bar and promote CX as the key management tool essential for delivering success. The organisers of the Irish CX Impact Awards are BusinessRiver, the largest business community platform operating in the Irish market. They are behind the Irish Sponsorship Awards, Event Industry Awards, the Irish Content Marketing Awards and UX Awards, as well as the Fit Out Awards for the interior design profession and the architectural award programme Building & Architect of the Year Awards. BusinessRiver are also conveners of summits and professional round table meetings which it stages on an invitation-only basis.

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Launched in 2012, the Fit Out Awards celebrate excellence in the execution of world-class fit outs, and the people and clients who drive these projects. The awards offer a great opportunity for companies from all over Ireland to come together, collaborate, and showcase their work. Since the last gathering in 2021, the economy has re-opened, and the fit out sector has resumed with renewed determination to make up for lost time. This has coincided with the event industry coming back strongly and this year’s ceremony is set to be the most exciting yet. As Ireland’s premier event in design and construction, the awards ceremony is regularly attended by hundreds of industry peers. The gala experience is a unique opportunity to network with the various project teams and individuals that collaborate on delivering a fit out project.

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Launched in 2010, The Irish Logistics & Transport Awards aim to recognise and celebrate excellence in the logistics and transport sector and to encourage teams and individuals to constantly raise the bar, to innovate and maintain their commitment to the industry in their day-to-day endeavours. Since its launch, the event has grown into a leading platform which recognises key achievements and excellence in the industry and honours leading people. The gala awards ceremony is attended by leading industry figures and our past winners list is made up of the leading players in the logistics and transportation industry in Ireland. Communications Partner to the awards is The Irish Times and coverage of all phases will be carried on their online platform. Shortlisted entrants will have their national profiles raised just by making the final, and winners will receive national coverage. And of course, there’s the beautiful trophy which the successful entrants will take away on the day. This is an unmissable opportunity to have your work reviewed by our expert judging panel, to get recognition from your peers, benchmark against your competitors, and attract new clients and top talent to your organisation.

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Launched in 2015, The HR Leadership & Management Awards celebrate excellence in HR and recognise that it will be key to the future economic prosperity of the Irish economy. The Awards are vital to promote HR, as they allow innovation and achievement to shine, and the ceremony itself is attending by hundreds of leading industry figures. The award categories reflect the main areas of excellence in the industry and we encourage you enter the ones most appropriate to you. Shortlisted entrants will have their national profiles raised just by making the final, and winners will receive national coverage. And of course, there’s the beautiful trophy which the successful entrants will receive. This is an unmissable opportunity to have your work reviewed by leading industry experts, to get recognition from your peers, benchmark against your competitors, and attract new clients and top talent to your organisation.

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Founded in 2014, the Pharma Industry Awards recognise and celebrate the most original and innovative individuals and companies that demonstrate excellence in the Irish pharma industry. The Pharma Industry Awards programme has been developed by BusinessRiver, who own and operate the most comprehensive collection of business recognition programmes in the Irish market and which works with over 30 markets segments, engaging with 12,000 senior business leaders annually. The awards cater for entrants ranging from researchers and marketing strategists to process and formulation engineers, from campus start-ups to the biggest names in the Pharmaceutical industry. The Pharma Industry Awards will provide opportunities for companies that develop key therapeutics and drugs, CROs, plant production designers, engineers and their employees to have their achievements recognised.

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The Green Awards recognise the extraordinary contribution & commitment that organisations make towards growing a greener future in Irish business today. The Awards is a leading platform for sustainability intelligence, leadership and innovation in best green practice in Ireland. The Awards help businesses gain recognition for their achievements throughout the year in protecting and enhancing our environment. Whether you are a multi-national or an SME, a government department or a local community group, or simply an individual who is hoping to make a difference; the Green Awards is the forum which will bring recognition to you on a national scale. Shortlisted entrants and winners will have their national profiles raised. And of course, there’s the beautiful trophy which the successful entrants will take away at the event. There is no charge to enter the Green Awards so get your thinking cap on and start putting your entries together!

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Launched in 2014, the Facilities Management Awards recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation in the facilities and property management sectors in Ireland. The Facilities Management Awards recognise efforts by the individuals, teams and organisations within Ireland’s Facility and Property Management sectors who strive for excellence while adding to the core value of their clients business. This is a unique event that showcases on a national scale the efforts made by those within these sectors that have made a positive contribution to the knowledge, practical application and communication of strategies to improve the sustainable performance of their premises and estates, while adding to the core value of their client’s business. Shortlisted entrants and winners will have their national profiles raised just by making the final. And of course, there’s the beautiful trophy which the successful entrants will take away at the event. There is no charge to enter the Facilities Management Awards so get your thinking cap on and start putting your entries together!

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Launched in 2010, The Irish Logistics & Transport Awards aim to recognise and celebrate excellence in the logistics and transport sector and to encourage teams and individuals to constantly raise the bar, to innovate and maintain their commitment to the industry in their day-to-day endeavours. Since its launch, the event has grown into a leading platform which recognises key achievements and excellence in the industry and honours leading people. The gala awards ceremony is attended by leading industry figures and our past winners list is made up of the leading players in the logistics and transportation industry in Ireland. Communications Partner to the awards is The Irish Times and coverage of all phases will be carried on their online platform. Shortlisted entrants will have their national profiles raised just by making the final, and winners will receive national coverage. And of course, there’s the beautiful trophy which the successful entrants will take away on the day. This is an unmissable opportunity to have your work reviewed by our expert judging panel, to get recognition from your peers, benchmark against your competitors, and attract new clients and top talent to your organisation.

Visit the Website.

The Health & Safety Excellence Awards programme has been developed by BusinessRiver who own and operate the most comprehensive collection of business recognition programmes in the Irish market and which works with over 30 markets segments, engaging with 12,000 senior business leaders annually.

Visit the Website.

Launched in 2017, the Building & Architect of the Year Awards (BAYA) provide a much-needed platform for architects and their buildings where the rich variety of architecture encompassing all the main building types can be appraised.

Visit the Website.

Launched in 2017, the Education Awards recognise, encourage, and celebrate excellence in the third-level education sector on the island of Ireland from both State and privately-funded institutions. This year we have heard incredible stories about the success of Ireland’s institutions, large and small, in continually improving and innovating their educational processes in an ever-evolving environment; these awards aim to recognise and reward the most outstanding achievements within the sector.

Visit the Website.

Launched in 2021, the Operational Excellence Awards recognise and reward the individuals, teams and organisations who have made a commitment to achieving operational excellence and business transformation. After a hugely successful event in 2022, we are delighted to announce the return of the Operational Excellence Awards in 2023.

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Launched in 2016, the Irish Accountancy Awards recognise & celebrate excellence in the accountancy profession in Ireland over the past year. This is an unmissable opportunity to have your work reviewed by our expert judging panel, to get recognition from your peers, benchmark against your competitors, and attract new clients and top talent to your organisation. The awards ceremony is annually attended by Ireland's leading accountancy professionals, and our past winners list is made up of the cream of Ireland's accountancy profession.

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The Life Sciences Awards programme has been developed by the team behind the successful Pharma Industry Awards, BusinessRiver, who own and operate the most comprehensive collection of business recognition programmes in the Irish economy and works with over 30 market segments, engaging with 12,000 senior business leaders annually.

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Founded in 2014, the Pharma Industry Awards recognise and celebrate the most original and innovative individuals and companies that demonstrate excellence in the Irish pharma industry. The Pharma Industry Awards programme has been developed by BusinessRiver, who own and operate the most comprehensive collection of business recognition programmes in the Irish market and which works with over 30 markets segments, engaging with 12,000 senior business leaders annually. The awards cater for entrants ranging from researchers and marketing strategists to process and formulation engineers, from campus start-ups to the biggest names in the Pharmaceutical industry. The Pharma Industry Awards will provide opportunities for companies that develop key therapeutics and drugs, CROs, plant production designers, engineers and their employees to have their achievements recognised.

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The Business Energy Achievement Awards recognise and reward the energy achievements of businesses and organisations from all sectors in Ireland. Launched in 2021, this new awards programme has grown out of the Green Awards, Ireland’s leading sustainability awards programme.

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Launched in 2012, the Irish Sponsorship Awards recognise and reward the brands, rightsholders, agencies, and media owners, who play a critical role in the delivery of world-class sponsorship programmes executed in Ireland.

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