Waterford’s Local Enterprise Office has launched the 4th annual Glas Awards, which promotes sustainability in business.
The awards, in association with Waterford City and County Council aim to recognise and celebrate micro businesses in County Waterford who have made significant advances in bringing green principles into their day to day business activities.
Launched by Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Seamus Ryan, Head of Enterprise at the Local Enterprise Office Waterford, Gareth Evans and Climate Action Coordinator with Waterford City and County Council, Gráinne Kennedy, these awards will showcase what Waterford business is doing to adopt sustainability policies, in a practical sense.
The awards are open to small and medium sized businesses based in Waterford County. The Green Micro Enterprise of the Year is open to all with employees of 10 or less, while the Green SME of the Year is open to those between 11 and 50 employees.
The mayor sees this as another step towards Waterford’s green targets: “The link between the Council and business in Waterford is so important. Last year, following a call by Waterford City and County Council, over 1,000 local businesses signed up to a Business Pledge for A Cleaner, Greener Waterford”.
“The scheme, originally launched in 2022, has supported thousands of businesses across the city and county in transitioning to carbon neutrality by identifying opportunities for reducing energy usage and costs, exploring the potential of renewable energy while availing of a discount on their commercial rates,” said Mayor Ryan.
“These awards are another opportunity to reward businesses for their climate actions.”
Each winner will receive a cash prize of €2,500 and a themed trophy.
The entry portal https://submit.link/3WK is now open on Waterford’s Local Enterprise Office website and remains open until 4 September, 2025.
The Glas Awards Final will be held in The Garden Room, Waterford Treasures on 8 October, 2025 from 12.30 p.m., to 2.30 p.m.
For further information: www.localenterprise.ie/Waterford; contact LEO Waterford at 051-849905 or email info@leo.waterfordcouncil.ie.
Photo:
Gráinne Kennedy, Climate Action Coordinator with Waterford City and County Council, Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Seamus Ryan and Head of Enterprise at the Local Enterprise Office Waterford, Gareth Evans launching this year's Glas Awards. Photo: Patrick Browne
