Introducing the finalists in the Large Category of the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2026. These awards celebrate the strength, ambition and leadership of Cork’s business community, recognising companies whose scale, expertise and long-term investment play a significant role in driving regional and national growth. This year’s Large Category finalists demonstrate strong sectoral leadership, operational excellence and a sustained commitment to innovation and impact. Their ability to deliver at scale, while supporting talent, customers and communities, continues to shape Cork’s economic landscape in meaningful and measurable ways.
Thanks to our awards sponsor KPMG and to our media partner The Irish Examiner for their continued support in making the Cork Company of the Year Awards a highlight of Cork’s business calendar.
Watch the finalist videos below and discover the stories behind this year’s Large category finalists in the Irish Examiner <HERE>.
Large Category Finalists Cork Company of the Year Awards 2026
EPS
EPS is an end-to-end water solutions provider trusted by utilities, industry, homeowners and communities.
SE Systems
SE Systems is Ireland’s fully integrated one-stop shop for sustainable energy upgrades
Sorensen
Sorensen is the leading specialist in civil & marine engineering, building essential infrastructure for a sustainable future.
Join Cork City's Local Green Deals Information session Jan 22, 2026
A Local Green Deal (LGD) is an award-winning partnership model designed to deliver tangible, city-level climate action. To explore more about joining the in the growing network of Cork organisations driving local climate action, contact Dr. Alicia Mateos-Cárdenas, REEValue & Sustainability Lead to sign up to the online information session on Jan 22, 2026. To participate you must be located within Cork City boundaries (including business parks) and be able to commit to several climate action measures on energy & climate action, circular economy, transport & mobility, biodiversity, supply chain and staff & community engagement.
Cork City Council's annual Twinning & Diaspora Grant is now open for applications. The grant supports projects aiming to strengthen Cork City's international relationships and global connections across business, education, community, culture and other sectors.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 13th February.
If you have any feedback that can inform the Chamber's submissions to the following public consultations, please contact Aoife, amoriarty@corkchamber.ie:
Discover how internal performance translates directly into external reputation, trust and brand credibility.
Hear from leaders with deep expertise in organisational culture, elite performance and behavioural psychology to explore what truly drives long-term success.
This event is designed to support members at any stage of their Chamber journey and provides an opportunity to catch up with fellow members, meet the Cork Chamber team and gain a clearer understanding of the wide range of supports, services and opportunities available through membership.
Over coffee and conversation, attendees will have the opportunity to introduce their business to the room, learn more about the chamber and begin building valuable connections with fellow members.
This event will be valuable for both indigenous and multinational companies who are looking to start, maintain or grow their R&D activities in Ireland.
You will hear from Mark O’Sullivan, Partner and Head of R&D Incentives, BDO Ireland, who will provide insights and strategies on the R&D Tax Credit and Grant incentives, while also outlining ways to minimise administrative obstacles and risk and maximise efficiency with the end goal being to allow businesses to focus on their R&D.
Mary Considine leads the management team at Iarnród Éireann, driving the organisation’s vision to be the backbone of Ireland’s sustainable transport network.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Irish Rail's strategic plans and investment priorities including key developments to support sustainable, reliable and connected rail services in Cork and across the region.
The Compliance Institute, in partnership with Cork Chamber and the Cork Financial Services Forum invite you to attend an in-person event Guardrails and Guidance: Navigating AI in Financial Services.
As financial institutions move from awareness to action on AI governance, many are asking: what does good actually look like in practice?
This session goes beyond the theory of compliance to explore how firms can translate regulatory expectations into tangible, effective governance frameworks.
The EEN team at Cork Chamber is co-organising this year's SICILIAWINE 2026. This event invites importers, distributors, HORECA buyers, specialty stores and e-commerce marketplaces to meet Sicilian and international producers of wine, olive oil and grains.
International buyers can benefit from 100% free travel and accommodation. Don’t miss the chance to connect globally!
