Deadline Date: March 31, 2026
The OctaBuild has launched the 2026 All-Island Awards for Excellence in the Builders Merchant Trade to recognise outstanding achievement across the builders merchant sector in Ireland.
The awards highlight excellence in people, performance, innovation, and responsible business, and include Regional & OctaBuild Awards, Sustainable Business Excellence Award, Digital Excellence Award, Rising Star Award, and Unsung Hero Award.
These awards are open to builders merchants of all sizes across the island of Ireland, creating an opportunity for businesses and individuals across the sector to gain recognition for their contribution and achievements. With the theme “Fresh Eyes. Fresh Honours. Be in the Running,” the programme places a spotlight on those demonstrating strong performance, forward-thinking practices, and commitment to excellence within the trade.
The awards celebrate the wide-ranging strengths of the merchant sector, from business innovation and digital progress to sustainability and individual accomplishment. By covering multiple categories, the initiative acknowledges both organisational success and personal contribution, ensuring that excellence at different levels of the trade is recognised.
Through this awards programme, OctaBuild aims to honour businesses and professionals who are helping shape the future of the builders merchant industry across the island. The initiative serves as a platform to showcase best practice, encourage high standards, and recognise those making a meaningful impact in the sector.
For more information, visit Octabuild.
