Naas Company Trident Controls Ltd Shortlisted for 2026 Guaranteed Irish Business Awards proudly sponsored by PTSB.
Thursday, January 8th, 2026: Trident Controls Ltd is delighted to be shortlisted in the Guaranteed Irish House Supply Chain category, sponsored by Pipelife, for the highly anticipated Guaranteed Irish Business Awards 2026. Now in their fifth year, the annual awards shine a spotlight on Ireland’s leading businesses that are committed to supporting jobs, communities and provenance. Trident Controls are a previous winner of this prestigious award in 2024 where they took home the Construction and Engineering award.
The prestigious national celebration starts the Irish business award season in style with a gala event on Thursday, 5th March 2026, at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. Hosted by radio and TV personality, Marty Whelan, the green carpet event will showcase Irish design and beauty brands.
Judges had a tough task of shortlisting the entries to 84 companies. For 2026, two new categories have been introduced: Guaranteed Irish Small Business of the Year and Energy & Utilities.
All categories were judged by an independent panel of distinguished industry leaders, including representatives from Matheson, An Post, Musgrave, PTSB, Viatel Technology Group, FBD Insurance.
Bríd O’ Connell, CEO of Guaranteed Irish said: “Now in its fifth year, the Guaranteed Irish Business Awards continues to celebrate the innovation, resilience, and trust in our eco-system. This year, with the introduction of new categories including Small Business of the Year, we are shining an even brighter spotlight on businesses that are scaling, adapting, and creating real impact in their fields amid uncertain economic times. It is more important than ever to recognise and support the companies driving progress here in Ireland, businesses whose ambition, creativity, and commitment benefit not just their industries, but the wider Irish economy and communities they serve.”
Speaking to the announcement, Trident Controls Business Manager, Lorraine McNamara said “We are incredibly proud to be named a finalist in the Guaranteed Irish House Supply Chain Award 2026 and to be recognised as proud Guaranteed Irish members. This nomination reflects how closely Trident Controls aligns with the core Guaranteed Irish values of Positivity, Quality of Life, Enterprise, and Inclusivity. Through our work with Irish companies, delivering innovative, high-quality control panels, Energy monitoring, and sustainability solutions, we are delighted to be acknowledged and we look forward to the awards event on 5th March”
List of finalists for Guaranteed Irish House Supply Chain below:
- Guaranteed Irish House Supply Chain, sponsored by Pipelife
- Homevalue
- Trident Controls Ltd
- Evara
- Global Home Improvements
- Cash & Carry Kitchens
- Hygeia
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About PTSB:
PTSB has a long banking history in Irish communities, with roots that stretch back over 200 years. Throughout this time, its focus has been on delivering exceptional customer service and connecting with local communities, providing mortgages and community banking services. PTSB has a presence in 98 locations nationwide and is a leading provider of Retail and SME banking in the Irish Market, serving over 1.3 million customers.
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Contact:
Keeva Potts – PR & Communications Executive
Email: keeva@guaranteedirish.ie Phone: 086 0487792
Sinead Mitchell – Head of Marketing & PR
Email: sinead@guaranteedirish.ie Phone: 086 1993733
Phone Guaranteed Irish on 01 6612607
Visit our website: www.guaranteedirish.ie
About Guaranteed Irish:
Guaranteed Irish is a not-for-profit organisation championing businesses based in Ireland since 1974. The Guaranteed Irish symbol is the national symbol for trust and provenance. The licenced mark is awarded to businesses that support jobs, local communities, and are committed to Irish provenance. Guaranteed Irish supports a network of 2,500+ member businesses, employing 150,000+ people across Ireland, generating an annual combined Irish turnover of over €14.5bn and €52.27bn globally. 91% of consumers agree that by buying from Guaranteed Irish businesses they are supporting local jobs.
