Digital Business Ireland, the representative group for the digital commerce sector, and Permanent TSB have announced the launch of the National Digital Awards 2022, the third edition of the awards and the first to take place in person, at a luncheon in Dublin in March 2023.
Entries are now open in 21 categories, including Large Website of the Year, Digital Trailblazer, Social Media Campaign of the Year, Digital Advocate of the Year, and Sustainable Business of the Year, among others.
The Excellence in Accessibility Awards, sponsored by Inclusion & Accessibility Labs, has been added, to reflect the move towards making online retail more accessible.
An independent judging panel made up digital experts will adjudicate entries, and early submission is advised ahead of the deadline of 11 November.
Finalists will be announced on 5 December, and the deadline for second round entries will be 20 January. The awards ceremony will take place at the Gibson Hotel in Dublin on 3 March.
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“Digital Business Ireland is delighted to officially launch the National Digital Awards 2022, alongside our primary partner and title sponsor, Permanent TSB," said Lorraine Higgins, secretary general of Digital Business Ireland.
"Following the tremendous success of last year’s series, where we received more than 400 entries, we are very much looking forward to showcasing the very best and brightest in the digital sector in Ireland.
"Now in its third iteration, the National Digital Awards are a core pillar of our extensive events programme, and we are proud to have many of Ireland’s foremost digital suppliers as our category sponsors, and equally to have the support of an industry-leading judging panel.
"In addition, we wish to acknowledge the longstanding support of our title sponsor, Permanent TSB, who has paved the way for businesses on their digital journeys, and who has enabled so many members of Digital Business Ireland to grow and thrive online.
"As entry to the National Digital Awards is free; we encourage every eligible person, business and organisation to throw their hat in the ring and make a submission”.
Speaking to the announcement, Mags Brennan, head of business banking at Permanent TSB, said: “Now in its third year, the National Digital Awards showcase the best and brightest in digital in Ireland, while also rewarding businesses, organisations and innovators in the digital commerce space.
"Permanent TSB is delighted to be returning as title sponsor of the National Digital Awards and look forward to celebrating the outstanding contribution of businesses across the country during the 2022 awards cycle.”
An Post won National Website of the Year at this year's ceremony.
Photo: Lorraine Higgins (left) at the launch of the National Digital Awards with Mags Brennan. (Pic: Conor McCabe Photography)
