2027
Ireland · Launching Q3 2026

RECOGNISING GOVERNANCE EXCELLENCE

Ireland's first dedicated awards programme celebrating the boards, leaders and teams raising the standard of corporate governance across Irish business, public bodies and the third sector.

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Award Categories
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Governance Pillars
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Grand Prix
2027
February Ceremony
Launch Q3 2026 Entries Q4 2026 Ceremony Feb 2027 Dublin, Ireland
Why It Matters

Good governance
deserves recognition

Governance has never been higher on the boardroom agenda. The Corporate Governance Awards Ireland set the national benchmark — celebrating the organisations, boards and individuals raising standards across listed companies, state bodies, SMEs and the not-for-profit sector.

National Benchmark

The standard-setting recognition for governance practice across every sector in Ireland.

Senior Audience

Chairs, NEDs, CEOs and audit leaders who make Ireland's biggest governance decisions.

Cross-Sector

Listed companies, the public and state sector, SMEs and not-for-profits — one programme.

Independent Panel

Judged by a panel of senior governance professionals against rigorous criteria.

The Grand Prix

Governance Organisation of the Year

The most prestigious recognition of the programme, awarded to the organisation demonstrating the highest overall standard of governance practice — selected by the full judging panel from among all category winners.

Launching Q3 2026

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2027 Programme

Award Categories

Ten categories across four governance pillars, open to listed companies, state bodies, SMEs and the not-for-profit sector — plus one Grand Prix: Governance Organisation of the Year.

Grand Prix

Governance Organisation of the Year

The most prestigious recognition of the programme. Awarded to the organisation demonstrating the highest overall standard of governance practice. The Grand Prix winner is selected by the full judging panel from among all category winners.

Four Pillars

Find your category

PILLAR 01Board Leadership4 categories

Board of the Year

Outstanding collective board performance, governance culture and strategic oversight.

Chair of the Year

Leadership that strengthens board effectiveness, independence and stakeholder trust.

Company Secretary / Governance Professional of the Year

Excellence in governance administration, board support and professional stewardship.

Non-Executive Director of the Year

Exceptional independent contribution, constructive challenge and oversight excellence.

PILLAR 02Risk, Sustainability & Inclusion3 categories

Risk, Audit & Compliance Team of the Year

Robust oversight, financial integrity and proportionate frameworks for managing risk.

ESG & Sustainability Governance Award

Embedding environmental, social and governance goals meaningfully into strategy.

Board Diversity & Inclusion Award

Measurable progress on gender, experience and cognitive diversity at board level.

PILLAR 03Sector & Innovation2 categories

Public Sector & Third Sector Governance Award

Accountability, transparency and stewardship across state bodies, charities and voluntary organisations.

Governance Innovation Award

New approaches to board practice, governance technology or non-financial reporting.

PILLAR 04Special Recognition1 category

Lifetime Achievement in Corporate Governance

Sustained and distinguished contribution to raising governance standards in Ireland.

Sponsorship 2026 / 2027

Partner With Us

Position your brand at the heart of Ireland's governance community. The Corporate Governance Awards Ireland connect you with the chairs, boards and executives who shape how Irish organisations are run — at a moment when governance has never been more prominent on the boardroom agenda.

Why Sponsor

A seat at the governance table

01

Access Ireland's senior governance community

Put your brand in front of the chairs, NEDs, CEOs and audit leaders who make Ireland's biggest governance decisions — all in one room.

02

Associate with governance excellence

Align your brand with the organisations and individuals setting the highest standards in Irish governance. Be seen as a champion of best practice.

03

Cross-sector reach

Unique access to three distinct audiences — listed companies, the public and state sector, and Irish SMEs and not-for-profits — in one programme.

04

Year-round brand presence

From launch in Q3 2026 through entries, judging, shortlist and ceremony — sustained visibility across digital, print and PR throughout the year.

Packages

Sponsorship tiers

Title Sponsor

Presenting Partner

1 opportunity available

The most prominent position in the programme. The Title Sponsor's name is carried across all communications, materials and PR. Exclusive ownership of the Grand Prix award.

  • Programme named 'in association with' your brand
  • Present the Grand Prix award on stage
  • Premium branded table for 10 guests
  • Named in all press releases & media
  • Thought leadership article on awards website
  • Seat on the judging panel
  • Full page ad in ceremony programme

Pillar Sponsor

Governance Pillar Partner

5 opportunities available

Exclusive ownership of one of the five governance pillars and all categories within it. Ideal for organisations whose expertise aligns with a specific governance domain.

  • Pillar branding across all materials
  • Present all category awards within your pillar
  • Branded table for 8 guests
  • Pillar-themed social media content
  • Named in pillar PR activity
  • Full page ad in ceremony programme

Category Sponsor

Award Category Partner

18 opportunities available

Individual category ownership offering targeted alignment with a specific audience — listed companies, state bodies, SMEs, not-for-profits, or a specialist governance domain.

  • Named category branding
  • Present the award on stage
  • 4 ceremony tickets
  • Shortlist announcement co-branding
  • Digital and email visibility
  • Quarter page ad in ceremony programme

Event Partner

Ceremony Partner

Limited availability

Ceremony-focused packages for organisations seeking premium networking access and brand visibility at the gala without full category ownership.

  • Branded gala table for 10
  • Reception or drinks sponsorship
  • On-screen branding during ceremony
  • Branding on event collateral
  • Social coverage on the night
  • Full page ad in ceremony programme
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Benefits at a glance

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Programme named 'in association with' your brand
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Specific category assigned to your brand
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Grand Prix 'Governance Org of the Year' category
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Logo in all emails, newsletters and direct marketing
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At the Awards Ceremony
Gala dinner seats
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Make a speech at the ceremony
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Full page ad in awards programme
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Sponsor credit on trophy for your category
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Digital, PR & Social Media
Logo on awards website homepage & sponsors page
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Branding on entry portal
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Named in all press releases and media activity
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Dedicated social media launch posts
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Thought leadership article on awards website
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Branding on winners page post-ceremony
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Let's start a conversation

We are always open to innovative and bespoke partnership suggestions. Contact the programme team to receive a tailored proposal or to discuss package availability.

Event DirectorDes Doris
Emaildes.doris@alchemyevents.com
Phone+353 87 246 9815
Websitecorporategovernanceawards.ie
About Us

Behind the Programme

The Corporate Governance Awards Ireland is produced and managed by Alchemy Events — an award-winning Dublin agency that has been designing and delivering Ireland's most respected recognition programmes since 2003.

Who We Are

Ireland's leading awards agency

Founded in Dublin in 2003, Alchemy Events specialises in building and running national awards programmes from the ground up — from category architecture and judging governance through to entry management, ceremony production and sponsor delivery.

Over two decades we've built a reputation for programmes that are rigorous, credible and genuinely well run — trusted by entrants, judges and sponsors alike. The Corporate Governance Awards Ireland is the newest addition to a portfolio that spans start-ups, journalism, media, foreign direct investment and workplace wellness.

Est. 2003

Over 20 years designing and producing national awards programmes from Dublin.

Full-Service

Strategy, judging governance, entries, ceremony production and sponsor delivery — end to end.

Multi-Sector

Programmes spanning start-ups, journalism, media, FDI, wellness and now governance.

Independent Judging

Every Alchemy programme is built around a rigorous, independently judged process.

Our Portfolio

Programmes we produce

National Startup Awards winners posing with their trophies

Celebrating Ireland's most promising start-ups and scale-ups. ↗
Irish Journalism Awards winners holding their pen-shaped trophies on stage

Recognising excellence in Irish journalism, in association with NewsBrands Ireland. ↗
Media Awards winning team celebrating on stage

Honouring outstanding work across Ireland's media industry. ↗
Invest in Ireland Awards winners on stage with the Invest in Ireland Awards screen

Celebrating foreign direct investment success stories in Ireland. ↗
Evoke Wellness Awards host speaking on stage at the podium

Championing excellence across Ireland's health and wellness sector. ↗

 Corporate Governance Awards Ireland

Ireland's first national awards dedicated to governance excellence. You're on it now.
20+
Years in Business
6
National Awards Programmes
100+
Events Delivered
1
Dublin-Based Team
What We Do

From concept to ceremony

01

Programme Design

Category architecture, judging criteria and governance frameworks built around the standards each sector expects.

02

Judging & Governance

Independent panels of senior professionals, transparent scoring and a rigorous, defensible process.

03

Entries & Marketing

Entry platforms, outreach and campaigns that build a credible, high-quality pipeline of entrants.

04

Event Production

Gala ceremonies from venue and production through to on-the-night guest experience.

Get In Touch

Let's talk
governance

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Whether you're interested in entering, sponsoring, joining the judging panel, or just want to find out more — we'd love to hear from you.

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Contact Details

Event DirectorDes Doris
Emaildes.doris@alchemyevents.com
Phone+353 87 246 9815
Produced byAlchemy Events, Dublin

How can we help?

Sponsorship & Partnership

Interested in Title, Pillar, Category or Event Partner opportunities? We're happy to discuss bespoke packages tailored to your organisation.

Entering the Awards

Entries open Q4 2026. Get in touch to register your interest and we'll notify you as soon as the portal goes live.

Judging Panel

We are assembling a panel of senior governance professionals. If you'd like to be considered, please get in touch.

Media & Press

For press enquiries, interview requests or media partnerships, contact the programme team directly.