We are delighted to announce the shortlisted extrats for the MII AIM Awards 2026. The Marketing industry contributes €16.5bn to the Irish economy each year and supports over 117,000 jobs. Congratulations to this years shortlisted companies who are at the forefront of this critical economic contribution to the success of the Irish economy. From global markets to digital expertise, you bring the power of marketing to bear on our international competitiveness.
Emerging Talent Award
CLAUDIA GIBSON – IRISH DISTILLERS
LAUREN CONDON – ALLIANZ
CIARA GOUGH – BANK OF IRELAND
EMMA COLLOPY – PINERGY
HANNAH MCGRATH – TESCO IRELAND
Client Agency Collaboration Award
DIAGEO IRELAND/ THE TENTH MAN
FÁILTE IRELAND/ CORE OPTIMISATION
PADDY POWER/ JUMP!
PILGRIM’S EUROPE/ TBWA/DENTSU
CUAN (DSGBV) AGENCY/ JAVELIN
new Product Development (NPD) Award
KERRY
IRISH DISTILLERS
VIRGIN MEDIA
UNILEVER
O’DONNELLS CRISPS
Customer Experience Award
PTSB
SKY IRELAND
GLENVEAGH HOMES
ESB NETWORKS
COCA-COLA IRELAND
Marketing Innovation Award
GLENVEAGH HOMES
TESCO IRELAND
BWG FOODS
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS IRELAND
SUPERVALU
B2B Marketing Award
EXPLEO
BAUER MEDIA OUTDOOR
ERGO
KERRY
LAKELAND DAIRIES
Insights & Market Research Award
PADDY POWER / JUMP!
IRISH DISTILLERS PERNOD RICARD
AN POST
DIAGEO
KERRY
Small Business Marketing Award
MARIE KEATING FOUNDATION
IRISH HORSE BOARD
CHILDREN’S HEALTH FOUNDATION
BREAST CANCER IRELAND
WILDLANDS
Gradam Margaíochta le Gaeilge
MEDIAHUIS IRL & AN POST
FRANK AND HONEST COFFEE COMPANY
INSPIRATIONAL TOURS IRELAND
TESCO IRELAND
Sustainability Award
RE-TURN
BORD GÁIS ENERGY
EUROSPAR
FLOGAS
BRITVIC IRELAND
international Marketing Award
BOYLE SPORTS
KERRY
PROMISE GLUTEN FREE
WATERWIPES
TOURISM IRELAND
Digital Marketing Campaign AWARD
ALLIANZ
ENERGIA
SKY IRELAND
ENERGIA
SPAR
inteGrated marketing Award
HEINEKEN IRELAND
TESCO IRELAND
IRISH DISTILLERS
TOURISM IRELAND
REDCLICK
Strategic Pricing Award
TESCO IRELAND
VODAFONE
IRISH DISTILLERS PERNOD RICARD
TESCO IRELAND
WATERWIPES
Corporate Social Responsibility award
ALLIANZ
LIDL
AXA INSURANCE
RE-TURN
BORD GÁIS ENERGY
Digital Customer Journey Award
MEDIAHUIS IRL
BORD GÁIS ENERGY
BANK OF IRELAND
LAYA HEALTHCARE
TIRLÁN
Advertising Campaign Award
CONCERN WORLDWIDE
CUAN. (DSGBV) AGENCY
TOURISM IRELAND
BORD GÁIS ENERGY
CUAN. (DSGBV) AGENCY
Entertainment Sponsorship award
THE VERY GROUP
FLOGAS
FOCUS IRELAND
MUSGRAVE – CENTRA
MERCEDES-BENZ
Marketing Team of the Year Award
AN POST
PTSB
DALATA HOTEL GROUP
LAYA HEALTHCARE
BORD GÁIS ENERGY
Sports Sponsorship Award
DIAGEO ROCKSHORE
DELOITTE
DALATA HOTEL GROUP
DIAGEO GUINNESS
VODAFONE
Public relations Campaign Award
RE-TURN
BREAST CANCER IRELAND
MARIE KEATING FOUNDATION
FLOGAS
BREAKTHROUGH CANCER RESEARCH
Long Term Brand Impact Award
IRISH DISTILLERS PERNOD RICARD
ALLIANZ
O’BRIEN FINE FOODS
CHANELLE PHARMA
TOYOTA IRELAND
Brand Campaign Award
IRISH DISTILLERS JAMESON
AN POST
DIAGEO ROCKSHORE
DIAGEO SMIRNOFF
SKY IRELAND
Cultural or Societal Sponsorship award
THE VERY GROUP
MUSGRAVE – SUPERVALU
SPAR AND EUROSPAR
BORD GÁIS ENERGY
CAIRN
Next Steps for Shortlisted Entrants
Presentation Schedule & Comprehensive Guide
All finalists will present their entries to the judging panel at dedicated in-person sessions. This comprehensive guide contains the schedule for presentations, top tips and next steps for shortlisted entrants.
Celebrate the achievements of our finalists at the MII AIM Awards Gala Dinner 2026. Table bookings are now open. Please note that members who have been shortlisted for an award are given priority.
Carolan Lennon is a non-executive director with over 25 years of senior executive leadership across the telecoms and technology sectors working with leading organisations including Salesforce, Eir, and Vodafone.
During her time as Country Leader for Salesforce Ireland, Carolan led the company’s 3,000+ strong workforce, growing its presence as an EMEA talent hub, and leading the launch of the renowned Dublin Tower. As the first female CEO of Eir, one of Ireland's largest telecommunications companies, she led the organisation through a period of rapid transformation and growth during a pivotal period. She also held a number of senior leadership roles at Vodafone Ireland, including Marketing Director and Consumer Director.
Carolan currently serves on the boards of Salesforce Ireland, Flutter Entertainment, itrust6a and previously held the position of Senior Independent Director at AIB. Beyond the boardroom, she is a proud patron of Special Olympics Ireland, and has a passion for promoting corporate sustainability and advocating for equality in the workplace.
Carolan has a BSc from University College Dublin, and an MBA from Trinity College Dublin.
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