Ireland's Kitchen Trade Awards 2025
IKTG is delighted to announce the return of Ireland’s Kitchen Trade Awards to recognise the tenacity and innovation displayed by Ireland’s top retailers and suppliers in the kitchen space.
With 11 categories up for grabs you can register for an entry pack from May 1 2025. The awards are free to enter and are judged by a team of independent design and business experts ensuring every finalist and winner is chosen on merit only.
This year the glittering Gala Awards Ceremony, sponsored by Cosentino, will take place on Friday, November 21 at the Titanic Buildings, Belfast. The night will begin with a fabulous drinks reception hosted by Bodel before moving into the iconic Titanic Suite for the main event. The ceremony will be hosted by a special guest and all those who attend can expect a night of entertainment and celebration as we recognise the fantastic achievements of our very own, here in Ireland.
What are the award categories?
There are 11 award categories. Of the 11, 10 are open entry awards that focus on the design and business areas of the kitchen industry in Ireland.
Contemporary Design Project up to £30/€35K
Contemporary Design Project over £30/€35K
Classic Design Project up to £30/€35K
Classic Design Project over £30/€35K
Top Retailer of the Year
Retail Showroom of the Year
Supplier of the Year
Best Use of Digital Marketing
Sustainable Supplier of the Year
Innovative Product of the Year
Mike Keenan Lifetime Achievement Award
Who are the awards open to?
All kitchen retailers, suppliers and manufacturers based on the island of Ireland. We are firm believers that each and every kitchen business, no matter what the size, plays their part in the bigger picture of the industry in Ireland. An independent and impartial judging panel will be taking this into account and will assess each award accordingly, dependent on the resources of each particular entrant. As well as the design and business categories there is also the Mike Keenan Lifetime Achievement Award and nominations are invited for this category.
How do I enter?
After May 1, 2025 you can register to enter only at IKTG.ie/register
Once you have selected which category/categories you wish to enter an entry pack will be sent to the email address you supply when registering.
Entrants must answer ALL of the questions specific to their category, as well as supplying high-resolution images (300dpi) with their submission.
Entry is free of charge.
How long have I got?
Entries close at midday on Friday 15th August 2025.
Where do I send my entry?
Email:
awards@iktg.ieAll category questions must be answered and accompanied with up to 10 high-resolution images (posted entries must include images that are both printed and supplied on disc or memory stick). Any entry which does not include all required criteria will not be considered for judging.
What is the judging process?
The process of judging each entry begins as soon as the deadline passes. This will involve a different approach for each element of the awards process. All awards are judged by a panel of independent adjudicators who will narrow down each category to three finalists.
Once the finalists are selected, they will be required to attend an in-person meeting with the judges during which they will make a 10-15 minute presentation on how they meet the category criteria.
When will the winners be announced?
All finalists plus a guest will be invited to attend our black-tie Gala Awards evening taking place at the Titanic Belfast on Friday 21st November 2025. All winners will be announced on the night by our host. Each category winner will be presented with a specially commissioned trophy.
T&Cs
Finalist’s entry materials will be used in subsequent issues of IKTG, during the awards ceremony and in event promotional material. Copyright clearance for these uses should be secured before including pictures, plans or other material in support of entries. Any financial information submitted for entry purposes will remain confidential.
Need any further info?
Email:
bmason@ihil.net
Phone:
028 9147 3979