Deadline: 17-Sep-21
The France Ireland Chamber of Commerce and NetworkIrlande are pleased to inform you of their collaboration once again this year on the Annual Business Awards, the Franco-Irish business Award recognising excellence in the economic relationship between France and Ireland.
The Awards will be made to companies selected by the Jury which will be chaired by Eoin Scott of Motherboard, and Treasurer / Secretary General of FICC. The Award winners will receive their awards during a Gala Dinner ceremony in Dublin on Thursday 25th November.
This is a great opportunity for you to nominate an organisation which you believe has been successful in promoting the expansion of trade and investment, together with the development of business links, between France and Ireland.
In recognition of the importance of the contribution of entrepreneurship to the development of trade between Ireland and France, the Jury have decided to dedicate an award this year to SMEs and Entrepreneurs. This award is called “Franco-Irish Business – Rising Star”.
The award will focus on criteria relevant to a “Rising Star” company active in the Franco-Irish business world:
- Demonstration of a sustainable business proposition relevant to the French and Irish markets that has the potential to grow
- Innovation
- Development of employment in Ireland, France or both countries
Eligibility Criteria
- All small businesses with a maximum of 30 employees are eligible to enter.
- The company is:
- A registered French company targeting the Irish market or
- A registered Irish company targeting the French market
- The company is not a subsidiary of another business nor a franchise
- The company is in operation for at least two years
Criteria
- Demonstration that the company applying is a registered Irish business (Best Irish Company in France) or a registered French business (Best French Company in Ireland). Such a company must be headquartered, managed and have its main activity in Ireland for the company applying for the Best Irish Company, and in France for the company applying for the Best French Company.
- Demonstration that the company applying has been doing business in both Ireland and France for at least two years, and can demonstrate investment in the country of destination.
- Development of business activity in France and/or Ireland
- Demonstration that the company is a high quality employer (working environment, employment benefits, HR management)
- Demonstration that the employment between Ireland & France has increased positively from the viewpoint of both countries
- Innovation
- Commitment to CSR and Sustainability
- A company which has previously won an award in one of the categories will not be considered for an award in that category for a period of two years after winning the award.
For more information, visit https://www.franceireland.ie/news/n/news/ireland-france-business-awards-2021-call-for-applications-deadline-17th-september.html