Developing Future Talent
Excellence in training, apprenticeships, and developing the next generation
The full brief for this category will be published ahead of the next nominations window.
Other Extra Mile Awards
Innovation
This award proudly celebrates clever and impactful innovations – whether in products, processes, market strategies, or technological adoption – that have driven significant, measurable business value and clearly demonstrate forward-thinking leadership within the Irish metalworking sector. It’s about more than just a new idea; it’s about successfully implementing change that solves problems, enhances efficiency, or opens new opportunities.
Health, Safety & Well-being
Exceptional commitment to health, safety, and employee wellbeing
Energy & Sustainability
This award honours companies that have made outstanding, measurable efforts to improve their overall environmental performance and significantly enhance sustainability within their operations, products, and wider influence. This includes tangible efficiency gains in the use of raw materials, energy, or water; the successful adoption of cleaner technologies; development of demonstrably greener products or processes; improved waste management and recycling rates; or significant contributions to national/global sustainability targets such as Net Zero emissions or increased renewable energy usage.
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