The 13th Docklands Business & Sustainability Awards took place 20th November at The Gibson Hotel, bringing together business leaders, community representatives, and civic stakeholders for an evening celebrating the innovation, enterprise, and community spirit that define the Dublin Docklands.

An annual event, held on the third Thursday of November, the Awards highlight outstanding achievements across a wide range of categories, recognising businesses and organisations that are driving economic growth, sustainability, creativity, and positive social impact in Dublin Docklands.

This year’s event marked several milestones, including the attendance of the Lord Mayor of Dublin, who presented awards to the winners, and the recognition of An Garda Síochána as the first state agency to receive the Top Innovator Award for their Pop-Up Garda Stations in the North and South Docklands.

The evening also celebrated new and expanded Sustainability Awards, reflecting the Docklands’ growing leadership in ESG, circular economy practices, and responsible business.

Congratulations and thanks to all nominees, winners, sponsors, and attendees who helped make this year’s Awards one of the most successful yet. Together, we demonstrated how enterprise can positively shape communities and contribute to a vibrant, sustainable Docklands.

2025 Docklands Business & Sustainability Awards — Winners

Fintech Award – UTS

For delivering real-time, cloud-based Liffey water-level monitoring that enhances forecasting and decision-making across the Docklands.

Built Environment Award – Dublin City Council (Quayside Project)

For setting a new benchmark in sustainable waterfront regeneration through heritage-sensitive design, flood-resilient engineering, and transformative public realm improvements.

Top Innovator Award – An Garda Síochána

For their Pop-Up Garda Stations, an innovative approach that significantly reduced antisocial behaviour and improved quality of life in the Docklands.

Local Enterprise Award – SNAP Docklands

For evolving into a fully integrated communications partner whose investment in technology, sustainability, and local employment sets a leadership standard for enterprise in the Docklands.

Lifestyle Award – Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

For reinventing the hotel as a vibrant Docklands destination that blends contemporary design, sustainability, and exceptional hospitality.

Foodie Award – Urban Brewing

For delivering a standout Docklands dining experience through creative, locally inspired food, its own craft beer pairings, and the unique character of the CHQ vaults.

Tourism Award – Anantara The Marker Hotel

For elevating Docklands tourism through world-class hospitality, major event support, and serving as a key employer and ambassador for the area.

Arts Award – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre — Little Shop of Horrors

For producing a world-class, fully Irish in-house musical that attracted 22,000 attendees and celebrated the strength of Irish theatre talent.

Best Newcomer Award – The Moxy Dublin Docklands

For bringing new energy, essential accommodation capacity, and major local economic benefits to East Wall and the Docklands.

Circular Economy Award – Dublin Bay Cruises

For pioneering Ireland’s first HVO-fuelled passenger vessel and cutting emissions by up to 90% through a circular-economy engine remanufacture.

Sustainable Supply Chain Award – The Address Connolly For leading sustainable supply-chain practice through local sourcing, Irish-crafted materials, circular bottle initiatives, eco-certified partners, and solar-powered operations.

Smart Docklands Award – UTS (expl[ai]n Project or Water Sensors — clarify which was intended) (Insert your chosen summary here — I can adjust to match the correct category.)

Community Award – Smart Docklands (expl[ai]n Programme)

For empowering the Docklands community with accessible AI and GenAI education, fostering real digital inclusion for adults of all backgrounds.

Docklander of the Year – Aileesh Carew (EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum)

For exceptional leadership in building EPIC into a world-class visitor attraction and strengthening the Docklands’ cultural identity.

Outstanding Achievement Award – Patrick Walsh (Dogpatch Labs)

For transforming Dogpatch Labs into one of Europe’s leading tech hubs, driving entrepreneurship, social innovation, and major economic impact in the Docklands.