DLR Business Awards Drop Shocking Shortlist—Which Industry Titans Made the Cut for Best Professional Services?

Ever wonder what it really takes to stand out in a sea of startups, social enterprises, and established pros all vying for a slice of the limelight? Well, the 2025 DLR Business Awards just dropped their shortlist for the Best Professional Services Awards — split neatly into two categories based on company size. It’s not just about crunching numbers or flashy branding; these awards celebrate grit, innovation, and the kind of resilience that keeps the local economy buzzing. With 14 categories covering everything from sustainability to emerging talent, and over 100 record-breaking entries, the scene is set for a showdown of brilliance on October 22nd at the Royal Marine Hotel. Whether you’re a tiny dynamo with fewer than 10 employees or a powerhouse firm with a bigger squad, the spotlight’s on those who don’t just chase profit but actively shape the social and cultural fabric of their community. Curious to see who’s in the running and what makes them tick? LEARN MORE

The shortlist for the Best Professional Services Awards, split into two categories, for the 2025 DLR Business Awards, has been announced.

From start-ups and social enterprises to professional firms, retailers, and hospitality providers, these awards aim to recognise the innovation, resilience, and excellence that power our local economy.

Now in their latest edition, the awards span 14 categories, celebrating everything from sustainability and customer service to marketing, community engagement, tourism, and emerging talent.

Supported by Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council and a host of key community partners and sponsors, these awards shine a light on businesses that go above and beyond — not just in driving commercial success, but in contributing to the social, environmental, and cultural life of the region

Business Plus is the sponsor of the Best Professional Services Award – an award split into two categories, aimed at companies with fewer than, and those with more than 10 Employees.

Best Professional Services Award – LESS than 10 Employees

1. Care to Comfort
2. Dynamic Marketing
3. Emma Slowe Entertainment
4. Lush Marketing Limited
5. Storylane PR
6. Sunstone
7. The D4 Clinic
8. The Digital Project

Best Professional Services Award – GREATER than 10 Employees

1. Blackrock Hospice, Our Lady’s Hospice
2. IFP Media
3. LHK Group
4. MBSL
5. OFM Solutions
6. Osborne

With over 100 entries, a record for the DLR Business Awards, the event, taking place on October 22nd, at the Royal Marine Hotel, will be eagerly anticipated by all businesses in the area.

Photo: Fintan Gavigan, Group Head of Marketing & Communications and Wini Moore, Account Manager with The Digital Project Rhealyn Mugri at Chamber 75th anniversary Awards 2024 night in the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire

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