Due to popular demand the application deadline for the SFA National Small Business Awards 2018 has been extended to 5:30pm on Friday, 27 October 2017. If your small business has not already submitted your application form don't miss your last chance to apply. 

The SFA National Small Business Awards 2018 recognise the best in small business and are open to all companies in Ireland with up to 50 employees. The entry categories are:

• Manufacturing — sponsored by Energia
• Food and Drink — sponsored by Bord Bia
• Services — sponsored by Three
• Outstanding Small Business — up to five employees, sponsored by AIB
• Innovator of the Year — sponsored by Enterprise Ireland
• Sustainable Energy —  sponsored by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
• Exporter of the Year —  sponsored by DHL Express

In addition, the five best 'Emerging New Businesses' (companies who are less than two years in existence) will be selected that have the potential to grow and have the ability to be an SFA National Small Business Award winner in the future; this category is supported by IE Domain Registry.

There is a €50,000 prize package up for grabs for ALL finalists.

The competition is open to all companies in Ireland with up to 50 employees and there are a range of categories to suit all sectors.

The entry process is free and is very simple, requiring you to provide information under five headings. The extended application deadline is 5:30pm on Friday, 27 October 2017. ENTER NOW.