Across Ireland, more than 4,000 social enterprises are working to make our communities more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable. The National Social Enterprise Awards is a new initiative designed to celebrate the people and communities at the heart of Ireland’s social enterprise sector, and to showcase the positive impact of their work.

The National Social Enterprise Awards are being jointly delivered on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development by Local Development Companies Network, Irish Social Enterprise Network, The Wheel, and Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland.

Applications must be submitted by 11.59pm on Friday 27th June, 2025.

For more information:

National Social Enterprise Awards 2025 – Call for Applications

National Social Enterprise Awards 2025 – One Page Summary