The Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland are a celebration of Northern Ireland’s most inspirational and impactful responsible businesses.
The Awards showcase transformational stories of businesses taking real action to build thriving communities and celebrate those businesses demonstrating strong, inclusive leadership, who continually innovate to tackle pressing social issues and to repair and rebuild our planet.
We are delighted that previous winner of the NI Responsible Company of the Year Award Henry Brothers has again joined the Awards as Key Sponsor in 2026, this is our fifth year of partnership on the Awards.
Winners in all categories evidence remarkable innovation, creativity and a sustained commitment to corporate responsibility; demonstrating the positive impact they’ve had on society, for the environment and in their business.
The Responsible Business Awards in NI celebrate the power of partnership, shine a light on best practice, and demonstrate just how much business can be a force for good in society, tackling some of our biggest and most challenging issues.
2026 dates:
- Winners’ Drinks Reception: October 2026
The 2026 winners:
- NI Responsible Company of the Year, sponsored by SHS Group – Belfast Harbour
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award, sponsored by Encirc – Capita Plc
- Collaborative Action Award, sponsored by Arthur Cox – Translink
- Education & Skills Award, sponsored by Belfast Harbour – Think Design Engineer Foundation
- Employer of Choice Award, sponsored by Ulster University – Mackle Petfoods
- Impact in Your Community Award, sponsored by SSE Airtricity – Belfast City Airport
- Climate Action Award, sponsored by Heron Energy – Belfast Harbour
- One-to-Watch Award, sponsored by Danske Bank – Water Solutions Ireland Ltd
- Responsible Business Ambassador Award, sponsored by Fujitsu – Richard Chambers, Managing Director, AG Wilson Limited
- Responsible Product / Service Award, sponsored by Translink – Sign Source
- Responsible Digital / Technology Innovation Award, sponsored by Allstate – Northern Ireland Water
- Wellbeing at Work Award, sponsored by Larne Port – AG Wilson Limited
- Nature & Biodiversity Award, sponsored by SONI – Belfast Harbour
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Highlights from the Gala event in 2026: