The 2023-2024 Application window starts on 11 September 2023 and the deadline to apply is 27 October 2023 at 5pm - you will not be allowed to submit an application after this time. Once you start an application, you will be able to save it and return to finish within 2 weeks, so you do not need to complete the application in one sitting.

To enter your company in the SFA National Small Business Awards, all you need to do is submit an application for any category which you can find on the categories page here. Please read all details regarding applying for the Awards here first, and make sure you read all criteria for each category before you start your application.

You can apply for as many categories as you wish, but must submit an individual application for each category that you wish to be considered for. You must submit an application before the deadline on 27 October 2023 at 5pm.

If you feel there is a company who warrants to be recognised for their achievements, you may nominate them. All you have to do is to fill out the online nomination form and we will personally contact the company to invite them to apply for the Awards.

It is important to note that you can nominate a company but the company themselves have to make the official entry into the programme - a nomination is NOT an entry. It is also not required to be nominated to apply for the Awards - anyone that fits the category criteria can submit an application.

Once the application process closes on 27 October 2023 at 5pm, the Judging process will begin. Finalists will be announced in November, and all companies will be contacted regarding their applications and whether or not they successfully made it to the next round.

If you have any questions please contact Naira Ludescher on 01 605 1776 or email awards@sfa.ie