National Social Enterprise Awards 2025 – Now Open for Applications
The National Social Enterprise Awards 2025 are officially open — and it’s your chance to showcase the impact, innovation, and leadership of your social enterprise.These prestigious awards recognise outstanding achievements in Ireland’s growing social enterprise sector. If you're working to solve social, environmental, or economic challenges through enterprise, this is your opportunity to be acknowledged on a national stage.Header 2:Who Can Apply?The awards are open to all registered social enterprises across Ireland, including:
- Start-ups and established organisations
- Rural and urban enterprises
- Community-led projects and innovation-driven teams
If your work is making a measurable difference in people’s lives, you’re eligible.Header 2:Why It Matters for Rural DublinAt Dublin Rural LEADER, we’ve seen first-hand how local social enterprises drive real change in rural communities — creating jobs, supporting inclusion, and tackling local challenges creatively.We encourage all social enterprises in South Dublin, Fingal, and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown rural areas to apply. Let’s put rural innovation on the map!Header 2:How to Apply📅 Deadline for entries: 27th June🔗 Apply online: ildn.ie/themes/socialenterpriseDon’t miss your chance to be part of Ireland’s leading social enterprise recognition platform. Whether you're just getting started or scaling your impact — these awards are for you.Header 2:Need Support?Not sure if you're eligible or how to start? Contact the Dublin Rural LEADER team — we’re here to support rural social enterprises every step of the way.