Showcase 2026 Award Winners
The annual Showcase Awards represent the very best of product at the show with winners chosen by a panel of industry experts including Jade Hogan from the Showcase board and Pamela Kerr, Head of Craft & Design, Local Enterprise Offices Ireland. This year's awards were presented by s by DCCI CEO Mary Blanchfield and Showcase chair Mary Palmer in a ceremony which took place on the Inspiration Stage in the Industries Hall at Dublin's RDS.
Speaking about the awards, Mary Palmer, Chair of Showcase, said: “Showcase continues to play a central role in supporting and promoting Irish craft and design, providing an important platform for makers to connect with buyers from Ireland and around the world. Each year, the calibre, originality and professionalism of the work on display reflects the strength of the sector and the dedication of those exhibiting. I would like to congratulate all the Showcase Award winners. Their achievements highlight the exceptional quality, creativity and ambition that define this year’s exhibitors and reinforce Showcase’s reputation as a leading international trade event for Irish craft and design.”
2026 Winners:
Overall Best Product Award winner

Michael G O’Donoghue Carpentry from Kerry
Find Michael G O’Donoghue Carpentry at Stand L47 in the Local Enterprise Office Showcase.
Local Enterprise Showcase Award winner

Crafty by illlina from Dublin
Find Crafty by Illlina at Stand E144 in the Industries Hall.
Fashion

Wendy Louise Designs from Longford
Find Wendy Louise Designs at Stand C67 in the DCCI Area.
Home

Sam agus Nessa from Kildare
Find Sam agus Nessa at Stand C33 in the DCCI Area.
Gift

Hanna's Bees from Cork
Find Hanna's Bees at Stand C73 in the DCCI Area.
Jewellery

Saw Framed from Cork
Find Saw Framed at Stand L15 in the Local Enterprise Office Showcase.
Wellbeing

Paper + Cloud from Kerry
Find Paper + Cloud at Stand A115 in the Shelbourne Hall.
Sustainability Award

Martina Hamilton from Sligo
