Vertical farming company for National Enterprise Awards

Added on 24 May 2022

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Vertical farming company for National Enterprise Awards

A vertical farming company and a plant-based nutrition company are among the 31 finalists for this year's National Enterprise Awards which were announced today (Tuesday, May 24) in Dublin.

The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) initiative, now in its 22nd year, will take place on June 2, 2022 at the Mansion House in Dublin.

The finalists, who were all selected by their LEO as the most exceptional company in their local area for this year, represent a diverse range of businesses from all across the country.

The awards will focus on specific areas such as Innovation, Start-Ups and Exporting along with eight regional awards as well as an overall National Enterprise Awards winner.

Finalists for National Enterprise Awards

The finalists, who will compete for a 50,000 prize fund, include a plant-based nutrition company (Phytaphix - LEO Louth) and a sustainable vertical farming business (Farmony - LEO Fingal).

This year sees the introduction of two new awards with the 'One To Watch Award' that will be given to an up and coming business which has big plans for the future and the 'Green/Sustainability Award' for the company who has been outstanding in its commitment to sustainability.

There will also be an 'Outstanding Achievement Award' given to person or company who have achieved exception success in the business world.

Padraic McElwee, chair of the network of Local Enterprise Offices, said: "These awards are an opportunity for us to celebrate and reward some of Ireland's most outstanding small businesses.