The judging for the 2025 Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland is now complete and winners in all 13 categories will be announced at a black-tie event attended by over 600 guests at ICC Belfast on 4 September, sponsored by new event partner Fujitsu.

These annual Awards – organised by responsible business network Business in the Community – recognise, reward and celebrate inspirational and impactful businesses in Northern Ireland that are taking practical action to address pressing social and environmental issues.

As part of a robust, three-stage judging process, 95 entries made it to finalist stage and 39 expert judges – three in each category – scored written entries before meeting the finalists for in-person interviews, which took place over two days at Innovation Factory, Belfast.

The Finalists are as follows:

• NI Responsible Company of the Year, sponsored by JP Corry – Foyle Food Group; Heron Bros Ltd; and SHS Group.
• Climate Action Award, sponsored by Heron Energy – Clickclick Video Marketing Ltd; DWF (NI) LLP; Eakin Healthcare; Finnebrogue; McAleer & Rushe; Translink; and WOVEN.
• Collaborative Action Award, sponsored by Arthur Cox – ABP; Bank of Ireland; Belfast City Airport; Foyle Food Group; Progressive Building Society; Translink; Whitenoise; and WOVEN.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award, sponsored by Encirc – AMS; Bank of Ireland; First Derivative; FN Research Ltd; and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.
• Employer of Choice Award, sponsored by Ulster University – Bank of Ireland; BPerfect Cosmetics; First Derivative; FN Research Ltd; GCD Technologies; NI Water; P McVey Building Systems; P&O Ferries; and WOVEN.
• Impact in Your Community Award, sponsored by SPAR NI – AMS; Bank of Ireland; Belfast City Airport; Coca-Cola HBC; Mannok; NI Water; Progressive Building Society; The Irish News; Translink; and WOVEN.
• Nature & Biodiversity Award, sponsored by SONI – Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council; Danske Bank; Heron Bros Ltd; National Museums NI; Northstone Materials Limited; Translink; Ulster GAA; Ulster University; and WOVEN.
• One-to-Watch Award, sponsored by Danske Bank – AG Wilson Limited; Hutchinson; McShane Packaging; Prestige Insurance Holdings; and Thompson Aero Seating.
• Responsible Business Ambassador Award, sponsored by SSE Airtricity – Annie Irwin, Suki Tea Makers; Cathy Maguire, AG Paving + Building Products; Chris McCracken, Linen Quarter BID; Conor Cole, Cole Groundwork Contracts; Fiacre O’Donnell, Encirc; Jackson Tuohy, Translink; and Kathryn Donnelly, Clickclick Video Marketing Ltd.
• Responsible Product / Service Award, sponsored by Translink – AG Paving + Building Products; Clickclick Video Marketing Ltd; Coca-Cola HBC; Energy Saving Trust; Express Merchants; McShane Packaging; and Suki Tea Makers.
• Responsible Technology Innovation Award, sponsored by Allstate NI – ABP; Clickclick Video Marketing Ltd; Energy Saving Trust; Express Merchants; Mid and East Antrim Borough Council; Technidrive Ltd; and Translink.
• Skills & Education Award, sponsored by Belfast Harbour – AG Wilson Limited; Bank of Ireland; Belfast City Airport; First Derivative; Mid and East Antrim Borough Council; Specdrum Ltd; The Irish News; and Translink.
• Wellbeing at Work Award, sponsored by Larne Port – AG Wilson Limited; AMS; ASCERT; Bank of Ireland; Diageo Ireland; FN Research Ltd; Foyle Food Group; GCD Technologies; GRAHAM; and NI Water.

Helen Bowman, Head of Communications, Business in the Community, said: “Businesses in Northern Ireland are stepping up for their people, the planet and the places where they operate, and it’s wonderful to be able to recognise and showcase our responsible business leaders through these Awards.

“The judges were impressed by the calibre of entries they reviewed this year, but decisions have been made and we can’t wait to announce our 2025 winners in September and to share their case studies, to inspire others.”

Claire McBride, Communications and Social Value Manager, Fujitsu, said: “Fujitsu is thrilled to be involved in this prestigious and unique Awards as event partner. The ethos of the Awards aligns perfectly with our mission to contribute a positive impact to society on the path to a sustainable future.

“We look forward to celebrating the outstanding achievements of businesses in Northern Ireland that are making a real difference in communities across Northern Ireland, at the ICC Belfast in September. It’s shaping up to be an inspirational evening”.

Alongside event partner Fujitsu, the Awards are delivered in association with key sponsor Henry Brothers, 13 category sponsors, and media partners Ulster Business, U105 and Consello Group.

For more information and to book a place at the event, 6:00 – 11:00 PM on 4 September at ICC Belfast, visit www.bitcni.org.uk/awards.