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 Best Irish Organic Brand Award 

Award Overview: To include Irish organic branded food and drink brands that are currently available for sale in Ireland through retail, specialty, foodservice, or direct-to-consumer channels.

Judging Criteria will include organic brand story and authenticity, brand positioning and differentiation, evidence of market opportunity and traction, quality of packaging and brand communication, and relevance to evolving consumer needs and trends.

The Application brand imagery, product packaging (front and back of pack), brand assets, product range overview, distribution details, and examples of marketing/communications materials.

Q1.  Brand & Product Details

If you are entering more than one category we would recommend that you save your progress before moving onto the next section 

Best Irish Organic Farmer (Male & Female)

Award Overview: To recognise Irish organic farmers who demonstrate excellence in organic farming practices and act as ambassadors for the organic sector.

Judging Criteria will include commitment to organic principles, on-farm stewardship (including biodiversity and soil health), animal welfare (where relevant), innovation and continuous improvement, overall farm performance and resilience, and contribution to community and sector.

The Application should include farm overview, imagery of farm and practices, certifications, and supporting documentation where relevant.

Q1.  Farm Details

If you are entering more than one category we would recommend that you save your progress before moving onto the next section 

Best Irish Organic Retailer Award

Award Overview:  To include Irish retailers who demonstrate a clear commitment to growing and championing organic across their offering.

Judging Criteria will include breadth and quality of organic range, accessibility, merchandising and supplier relationships, support of Irish producers, staff knowledge, and effectiveness of organic promotion.

The Application should include store imagery, merchandising examples, organic range overview, and marketing materials.

Q1.  Retailer Details

If you are entering more than one category we would recommend that you save your progress before moving onto the next section 

Best Irish Organic Exporter Award

Award Overview:  To recognise Irish organic businesses successfully developing export markets for Irish organic products.

Judging Criteria will include export strategy, market opportunity identification, export performance, route-to-market strength, product and brand adaptability, and ability to overcome export challenges.

The Application should include market listings, packaging examples for export, and supporting performance data.

Q1.  Company Details

If you are entering more than one category we would recommend that you save your progress before moving onto the next section 

Best New & Innovative Irish Organic Product

Award Overview:  Open to new Irish organic products and/or packaging innovations launched since October 2024

Judging Criteria will include insight-led innovation, product or packaging distinctiveness, consumer relevance, commercial potential, and quality of branding and communication.

The Application should include product images, packaging (front/back), NPD rationale, and marketing materials.

Q1.  Product Details

If you are entering more than one category we would recommend that you save your progress before moving onto the next section 

Best Irish Organic Foodservice & Impact Initiative Award

Award Overview:  To include foodservice operators and/or initiatives that champion Irish organic and deliver meaningful impact in sourcing, serving and promoting organic.

Judging Criteria will include commitment to organic sourcing, quality of execution, collaboration with suppliers, customer engagement, and evidence of measurable impact.

The Application should include menu examples, sourcing information, impact metrics, and supporting visuals.

Q1.  Organisation / Initiative Details

If you are entering more than one category we would recommend that you save your progress before moving onto the next section