The Federation of Irish Sport has unveiled the shortlist of finalists for the much-anticipated 2025 Irish Sport Industry Awards. Set to take place on Tuesday, 20th May at the prestigious College Green Hotel in Dublin, this event promises to be an exciting evening celebrating the power and impact of sport across Ireland.

With 11 award categories shining a spotlight on excellence in innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity, the Irish Sport Industry Awards highlight the individuals, businesses, and organisations who are shaping the future of Irish sport. Today, eight competitive categories have been announced (see below for the list of nominees).

Mary O’Connor, CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport said, “The Federation is delighted to host the 8th annual Irish Sport Industry Awards which recognise and reward excellence in the business of sport and entrepreneurship. Sport has a unique potential to drive positive change in Irish society, in the areas of health, education, social integration, tourism and economic growth. These awards provide an important opportunity to recognise the multibillion value of the sport sector to the Irish economy and celebrate the work of the more than 64,000 people employed within the sector.”

Athletics Ireland received nominations in four of the categories listed below:

2025 Finalists

Best Commercial Partnership in Sport, presented by Dublin City Sports & Wellbeing Partnership

• Ladies Gaelic Football Association and TG4, Lidl Ireland
• Olympic Federation of Ireland and Flogas
• Paralympic Ireland and Nestlé Cereals
• Athletics Ireland and 123.ie

Best Use of Communications Platforms in Sport, presented by Future Ticketing

• Leave No Trace Ireland, Love This Place
• IRFU, Irish Rugby+in partnerships with WiiStream
• Athletics Ireland, Irish Runner Magazine
• Football Association of Ireland, League of Ireland

Best Initiative to Promote Women in Sport & Physical Activity presented by Opel Ireland

• Mayo Local Sports Partnership, ‘Mayo.ie Western People Women’s Mini Marathon’
• Basketball Ireland, SOCIA-Ball
• Athletics Ireland, The Girls Squad 
• Badminton Ireland, BadminTEEN

Governing Body of the Year, presented by Marsh                          

• Badminton Ireland
• Athletics Ireland
• Basketball Ireland
• Squash Ireland