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Enter the 2026 Irish Steel Awards — free to enter, across 14 categories.
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How to Enter
Putting a project forward is quick and free — here's how it works, and why it's worth entering.
Who Can Enter?
Anyone can put forward a nomination — there's no limit on how many you submit. If you're not yet an Irish Steel member and your entry is shortlisted, we'll reach out before the shortlist is published to help with your membership application.
Four Steps to Nominate
Browse the award groups & categories
Explore all 14 categories and find the right fit for your project.
Head to the nomination form
It's free to enter and you can save your draft and resume at any time.
Tell us about your entry
Your company, the category, the project, and why it should win — plus a featured image and up to 10 supporting photos.
We review every nomination
Our Awards Team reviews each entry and may contact you for more detail. Shortlisted entries are featured in our publication and the run-up to voting in August.
Why Should I Enter?
- Recognition for your outstanding projects
- All shortlisted finalists & winners featured in a digital marketing campaign reaching influential Irish decision-makers
- A chance to win one of our bespoke Irish Steel solid bronze accolades
- Enhanced reputation & credibility for your company
- Sponsorship & advertising opportunities across our platforms
- Networking at the Irish Steel Awards & Gala Night in Midlands Park Hotel on 16th October 2026
Awards Journey
Key dates
Follow the 2026 Irish Steel Awards from first nomination to the night itself. Each stage updates automatically as the awards progress.
- 1On now
Nominations
29th May – 21st June
- 2
Shortlist Announced
6th July
- 3
Public Voting
3rd–30th August
- 4
Awards Gala
16th October
Midlands Park Hotel
2026 Awards
14 Categories to Enter
Nominations are open. Find the category that fits your project and enter.
Finished Project Awards
12Constructional Steelwork – Buildings
Structural steel in buildings — industrial, residential, commercial, airports, agricultural.
View category Finished ProjectConstructional Steelwork – Civil Works
Structural steel in roads, bridges, tunnels, ports, water treatment, waste management.
View category Finished ProjectStructural Steel – Special Projects
Projects that don't fall into the other constructional steel categories.
View category Finished ProjectIndustrial Engineering – Construction Projects
Production lines, optimising material flow, automation, material handling, efficiency gains.
View category Finished ProjectIndustrial Engineering – Equipment Manufacturing
Sub-assemblies or complete machines for Agriculture, Quarrying, Road building, Energy, Material Handling, Construction, Mining.
View category Finished ProjectEngineering & Fabricated Assemblies
Components, products and solutions used in cleanrooms, healthcare, industry, automotive, manufacturing.
View category Finished ProjectArchitectural Metalwork – Staircases
Structures, balustrades, handrails.
View category Finished ProjectArchitectural Metalwork – Boundaries
Gates, railings, doors, fences, screens.
View category Finished ProjectArchitectural Metalwork – Balconies & Façades
Cantilevered, propped, canopies, entrances, façades.
View category Finished ProjectArchitectural Metalwork – Special Projects
Furniture, special pieces, anything unusual.
View category Finished ProjectPipe Fabrication & Installation
Industrial and civil projects.
View category Finished ProjectUnusual & Restoration Projects
Art, architectural, non-architectural.
View categorySubmit Your 2026 Nomination
Ready to showcase your best work? The nomination process is straightforward and you can save your progress at any time.
- 14 categories to showcase your excellence
- Save your draft and resume at any time
- Free to nominate - open to all
Nomination Guide
Download our complete guide with tips for creating a winning nomination, category descriptions, and submission requirements.
Download Guide (PDF)Questions? Email awards@irishsteel.ie
Our 2026 Sponsors & Partners
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We had over 50,000 views on our website during the Awards last year, which provided unparalleled brand exposure for our sponsors.
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Highlights from the 2025 Awards
One night, the best of Irish steel under one roof — the 2025 Gala at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise. Watch the highlights, then put your own project forward for 2026.
From the 2025 Awards
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