Louth based Uniquely named Guaranteed Irish Business of the Year

Louth enterprise was recognised this year at the Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2025, with both Uniquely and Caroline Duffy Designs among the prizewinners at this year's event.

The highly anticipated Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2025, sponsored by PTSB, returned for its fourth year, delivering yet another memorable celebration of Irish business excellence. The event was filled with energy and camaraderie as members gathered to network and honour outstanding achievements. 

On the night Dundalk-based company, Uniquely, took home the prestigious Business of the Year award, while Caroline Duffy Designs was winner in the Irish Fashion and Accessories Designer category.

The elegant black-tie event was held at The Round Room at The Mansion House, where 400 guests enjoyed a delicious meal crafted from locally sourced ingredients, supplied by a number of Guaranteed Irish members. The evening was hosted by renowned Irish comedian Mario Rosenstock, who kept the crowd entertained with his signature wit.

An independent panel of distinguished industry leaders from names including Matheson, An Post, SuperValu, Viatel Technology Group, and FBD Insurance, had the tough task of shortlisting a total of 84 finalists after whittling down hundreds of entries.

Brid O’Connell, CEO Guaranteed Irish, commented: “The awards night is always a fantastic opportunity for networking, but most importantly, for celebration. This year, there was an incredible atmosphere in the room. A huge thank you to all our sponsors, including title sponsor PTSB, for making it all possible.

Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2025 Winners:

• Pharmaceutical and Healthcare, sponsored by Matheson - Winner: Duggan Veterinary Supplies
• Business Support Solutions & Professional Services, sponsored by FBD Insurance - 
  • Business Support Solutions Winner: Big Red Cloud
  • Professional Services Winner: Uniquely 
• Technology, sponsored by Viatel Technology Group - Winner: Kelsius
• E-Commerce, sponsored by ESW - Winner: IrishWoodcraft
• Retail - Winner: Petstop
• Beauty, Sponsored by ARI - Winner: Kinvara Skincare
• Irish Fashion and Accessories Designer, sponsored by An Post - Winner: Caroline Duffy Designs
• Home and Lifestyle - Winner: King Koil
• Food Supplier or Producer & Beverage Supplier or Producer, sponsored by SuperValu & Centra
  
  • Food Supplier or Producer Winner: Clonakilty Food Co.
  • Beverage Supplier or Producer Winner: Watermark Coffee
• Family Run Business, sponsored by Down2Earth - Winner: Thorntons Recycling
• Construction, Engineering and Manufacturing & Guaranteed Irish House Champion, sponsored by Pipelife
  
  • Construction, Engineering and Manufacturing Winner: Etex Ireland
  • Guaranteed Irish House Champion Winner: Ballymore
• Guaranteed Irish Gift Champion, sponsored by .ie - Winner: Original Irish Hotels
• Guaranteed Irish Sustainability Champion, sponsored by Cuisine de France: Winner: Watermark Coffee
• Guaranteed Irish Advocate: - Winner: Amanda Glancy, Director of Corporate Affairs – SIRO
• Guaranteed Irish Brand Activation Champion: - Winner: Cash & Carry Kitchens
• Guaranteed Irish Special Recognition: - Winner: Dr. Norah Patten
• Guaranteed Irish Business of the Year: - Uniquely
• Guaranteed Irish 50-50-50 Communications Campaign: - Winner: Homevalue

Guaranteed Irish is a not-for-profit organisation championing businesses based in Ireland since 1974. It supports a network of 2,300+ member businesses, employing 130,000+ people across Ireland, generating an annual combined Irish turnover of over €14.5bn and €52.27bn globally. Visit www.guaranteedirish.ie/ giba/ for further information about winners, finalists and sponsors.