Save the date! Local Enterprise Office Waterford launches 2025 Digital Awards

Small and medium companies across Waterford are being encouraged to put themselves forward for this year's 2025 Digital Award, which have been launched by Local Enterprise Office Waterford.

The awards, which are run in conjunction with Waterford City and County Council, recognise and reward SMEs which have excelled in the development of their ecommerce and digital platforms as part of their product offering.

The awards, which are open to all businesses in Waterford with fewer than 50 full time employees, highlight businesses that have successfully integrated digital tools and strategies to drive success.

The categories celebrate businesses of all industries that have demonstrated excellence in digital adoption, creative problem-solving, and customer engagement.

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The categories for this year are:

Best Digital Transformation – Recognising businesses that have significantly improved efficiency, productivity, or customer experience through digital innovation.

Best E-Commerce Business – Rewarding businesses that excel in online retail, showcasing seamless shopping experiences and strong digital sales strategies.

Best Use of Social Media – Celebrating businesses that engage their audience, grow their brand, and drive success through creative and strategic social media marketing.

Best Digital Marketing Campaign – Honouring innovative and effective digital marketing strategies that have successfully reached and converted customers.

Best SEO Strategy – Showcasing businesses that have mastered search engine optimization to increase visibility and attract customers online.

Overall Winner – Digital Awards 2025

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Each category will have up to four shortlisted entrants which will be selected after an evaluation of their website/social media activity by independent expert judges. 

Launching the awards, Gareth Evans, Head of Enterprise with Local Enterprise Office Waterford commented: “These awards are particularly apt this year as they come following the launch of our new online digital supports for small and medium sized enterprises. Digital for Business is an initiative from the Local Enterprise Office designed to give its clients a digital edge.

"The LEO’s expert digital consultants will assist these clients through analysis of gaps, exploration of opportunities and guidance in implementation of new digital solutions."  

The entry portal for the 2025 awards is now open and remains so until April 27. Shortlisted finalists will receive two free tickets to the Waterford Digital Awards which will be held in Dooley's Hotel in Waterford city on June 6, 2025.