The France Ireland Chamber of Commerce and NetworkIrlande are pleased to inform you of their collaboration once again this year on the Ireland France Business Awards recognising excellence in the economic relationship between France and Ireland.
Key Dates 2025
Closing date for receipt of entries: Friday 12th September at 12 noon.
Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony at the Shelbourne Hotel, on Thursday 13th November 2025.
AWARDS
The Awards serve to acknowledge Irish and French companies who have made an exceptional contribution to the development of trade and investment between Ireland and France.
This year, the Awards will be held in Dublin in the presence of H.E. Céline Place, Ambassador of France to Ireland and Honorary President of the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce alongside H.E. Niall Burgess, Ambassador of Ireland to France and Honorary President of NetworkIrlande
We look forward to welcoming the shortlisted companies and members of the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce and NetworkIrlande at the Awards ceremony and Gala dinner at the Shelbourne Hotel Dublin, on Thursday 13th November 2025.
Testimonials from past IFBA winners
“AXA has had a sustained and growing presence in Ireland for over 25 years and our commitment to the island remains steadfast so it is an honour for us to be recognised as the 'Best French Company in Ireland 2024'.
Our ambition is powerful yet simple - ‘to act for human progress by helping protect what matters’ and we are committed to delivering on this ideal for our customers and communities throughout the island of Ireland.”
Marguerite Brosnan, CEO of AXA Ireland
“We’re delighted and honoured to receive the ‘Best Irish Company in France’ award. I’m proud of the significant presence that Smurfit Westrock has established in this country thanks to our talented and dedicated team of over 6000 employees and it’s been a great year for the company. I’d like to thank the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce and NetworkIrlande for this prestigious award and look forward to continuing to play our part in the thriving economic relationship between Ireland and France.”
Andrew Coffey, CEO of Smurfit Westrock France