Federation of Irish Sport launches 2026 Sport Industry Awards
The Federation of Irish Sport has announced that broadcaster and journalist Sean O'Rourke will host the 2026 Irish Sport Industry Awards, which take place on 19 May.
Now in their ninth year, the awards recognise the invaluable relationship between business and sport in Ireland. The sport industry in Ireland supports 64,000 jobs, stimulates €3.3bn in household spending and generates €3.7bn gross value added to the Irish economy.
Entries are now open for submission, which can be submitted here, and this year sees the addition of two new categories:
Best Initiative to Promote Disability in Sport and Physical Activity recognises the support of lifelong participation for all in sport and physical activity.
It is open to any organisation or enterprise either within the sport industry, or is using sport as a vehicle, which promotes increased inclusion, engagement and participation in sport and physical activity for those with a disability.
Best Initiative to Promote Sustainability in Sport and Physical Activity shall recognise sporting bodies or businesses in the sport or physical activity sector who display a comprehensive strategy to promote sustainability in sport or physical activities to mitigate against environmental impact of their operations or participation of their members.
Sean O'Rourke (centre) will host the awards on 19 May. (Pic: Brian McEvoy)
“The Irish Sport Industry Awards are an important platform for recognising our member National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships valuable contribution to sport through their initiatives, collaborations and commercial activations," said Mary O'Connor, CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport.
"While also spotlighting new and emerging sports tech enterprise innovations, many of whom have gone on to excel in international markets.”
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