Events
The Export Industry Awards
The Irish Exporters Association hosts the annual Export Industry Awards every November. The Awards are an opportunity for Irish Export companies to showcase their success and achievements in the export industry. Entrants may range from small start up companies to large international corporations, depending on the category.
The categories include:
"Combilift were thrilled to become the recipient of the Manufacturing & Overall Irish Exporter of the Year award for 2008. With 96% of all Combilift’s product currently exported this prestigious award has increased Combilift's Brand awareness in both existing and new export markets through the media coverage we received on winning these awards from numerous International Trade Press, which has also enhanced buyer’s confidence in the Combilift products in the prevailing difficult economic market conditions. I would encourage every exporter to apply for this award". - Martin McVicar, Managing Director, Combilift Ltd. , Exporter of the Year 2008
Annual Golf Classic
The IEA Golf Society hosts the Annual Golf Classic every summer. The day begins with breakfast and golf is followed by a four course evening meal. The IEA Golf Classic is a great occasion for members to network and socialise and every year is supported by over 130 budding professionals!
President’s Lunch
The President’s Lunch is one of the highlights the IEA events calendar. The event is hosted by the IEA President and is a fantastic networking opportunity to meet companies in the exporting community - merchandise and service exporters, together with companies providing services to exporters in the areas of transport, professional services, finance, amongst others. During the lunch, the Trade Facilitation Ireland Gold Medal is awarded to a key figure in export trade facilitation. Past recipients of this award have included, Frank Daly, Chairman of the Commission on Taxation and Sean Dorgan, former CEO of IDA Ireland and current Chairman of Ulster Bank.
Many other events are organised during the course of the year with the aim of keeping members of the association updated with the latest information including, transport law seminars, survey launches, sales clinics and many more. For further information, please contact:
Gillian Ryan,
Communications & Events Manager
tel: (01) 642 4171
email: gillianryan@irishexporters.ie
Become a Sponsor of an IEA Event
Enhance your corporate profile and promote your brand by becoming an Irish Exporters Association Sponsor. The IEA offers numerous sponsorship and advertising opportunities, suitable for all businesses of all sizes.
We can offer you a variety of opportunities to give your business valuable exposure by directly accessing Irelands exporting companies across all sectors, while you support the work of the Irish Exporters Association.
Benefits of an Association with the Irish Exporters Association
The IEA represents the whole spectrum of companies within export industry. This includes:
The Irish Exporters Association hosts the annual Export Industry Awards every November. The Awards are an opportunity for Irish Export companies to showcase their success and achievements in the export industry. Entrants may range from small start up companies to large international corporations, depending on the category.
The categories include:
- Emerging Markets Exporter of the Year
- Multinational Exporter of the Year
- Life Sciences Company of the Year
- Services Exporter of the Year
- Manufacturing Exporter of the Year
- Software Exporter of the Year
- Seafood Exporter of the Year
- Food & Drink Exporter of the Year
- Innovation Exporter of the Year
- Deep Sea Shipping Exporter of the Year
- Short Sea Shipping Exporter of the Year
- Logistics Company of the Year
"Combilift were thrilled to become the recipient of the Manufacturing & Overall Irish Exporter of the Year award for 2008. With 96% of all Combilift’s product currently exported this prestigious award has increased Combilift's Brand awareness in both existing and new export markets through the media coverage we received on winning these awards from numerous International Trade Press, which has also enhanced buyer’s confidence in the Combilift products in the prevailing difficult economic market conditions. I would encourage every exporter to apply for this award". - Martin McVicar, Managing Director, Combilift Ltd. , Exporter of the Year 2008
Annual Golf Classic
The IEA Golf Society hosts the Annual Golf Classic every summer. The day begins with breakfast and golf is followed by a four course evening meal. The IEA Golf Classic is a great occasion for members to network and socialise and every year is supported by over 130 budding professionals!
President’s Lunch
The President’s Lunch is one of the highlights the IEA events calendar. The event is hosted by the IEA President and is a fantastic networking opportunity to meet companies in the exporting community - merchandise and service exporters, together with companies providing services to exporters in the areas of transport, professional services, finance, amongst others. During the lunch, the Trade Facilitation Ireland Gold Medal is awarded to a key figure in export trade facilitation. Past recipients of this award have included, Frank Daly, Chairman of the Commission on Taxation and Sean Dorgan, former CEO of IDA Ireland and current Chairman of Ulster Bank.
Many other events are organised during the course of the year with the aim of keeping members of the association updated with the latest information including, transport law seminars, survey launches, sales clinics and many more. For further information, please contact:
Gillian Ryan,
Communications & Events Manager
tel: (01) 642 4171
email: gillianryan@irishexporters.ie
Become a Sponsor of an IEA Event
Enhance your corporate profile and promote your brand by becoming an Irish Exporters Association Sponsor. The IEA offers numerous sponsorship and advertising opportunities, suitable for all businesses of all sizes.
We can offer you a variety of opportunities to give your business valuable exposure by directly accessing Irelands exporting companies across all sectors, while you support the work of the Irish Exporters Association.
Benefits of an Association with the Irish Exporters Association
The IEA represents the whole spectrum of companies within export industry. This includes:
- SME’s taking their first steps in international trade,
- multinationals exporting their products and services worldwide, as well as
- Export service providers, who use IEA membership to promote their products or services to the wider exporting community.
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