The Restaurant Awards Ireland 2026 Question Title PLEASE READ BEFORE VOTINGWelcome to Oceanic Awards — Celebrating Excellence Without BordersAt Oceanic Awards, we proudly shine a spotlight on exceptional individuals, businesses, and communities that demonstrate outstanding achievement across industries and regions.Each year, thousands of businesses attend our awards ceremonies, and we receive hundreds of thousands of nominations across more than 150 awards worldwide. This remarkable level of engagement reflects the credibility, reach, and prestige of Oceanic Awards recognition.We will never charge an entry or nomination fee — and we will never ask your competitors to judge you. Simple.Finalists are selected primarily based on votes received. In some cases, we may also identify individuals or businesses we believe deserve recognition and invite them to participate. Winners are determined through a combination of votes received, supporting evidence submitted, and due diligence carried out by our team.While we encourage all finalists to attend the awards ceremony, attendance is not essential. Over the years, many winners have been unable to attend in person.We understand that not everyone is familiar with how awards operate, and our role is to make the process — from nomination to potentially being selected as a winner — as straightforward, transparent, and accessible as possible.Our Awards CampaignsOceanic Awards delivers three distinct award platforms:Trade & Professional Business AwardsRecognising excellence across industry, commerce, and professional services.Asian-Focused AwardsCelebrating the achievements, contributions, and impact of Asian communities across the UK, Ireland, and internationally.Online Digital AwardsA flexible, digital-first awards platform designed to recognise success without geographical limitations, making recognition more accessible worldwide.The Restaurant Awards Ireland 2026The Restaurant Awards Ireland celebrate the very best of Ireland’s vibrant food and hospitality industry. Recognising excellence across restaurants, cafés, chefs, and hospitality professionals, the Awards highlight those who consistently deliver outstanding dining experiences and contribute to the richness of Ireland’s culinary scene.From innovative fine dining establishments to beloved local eateries, the Irish Restaurant Awards shine a spotlight on talent, creativity, and dedication across the country. Bringing together industry leaders and food lovers alike, the event not only honours achievement but also inspires continued growth and innovation within Ireland’s thriving hospitality sector.We also host the Restaurant Awards in Scotland, England & Wales.Follow us for updates on Facebook: The Restaurant Awards Ireland#RestaurantAwardsOceanic AwardsImportant Eligibility & Disclaimer NoticeTo be eligible as a finalist, all businesses and individuals must have been trading or in post for a minimum of 12 months.Oceanic Awards conducts ongoing due diligence checks on all nominees and finalists. If any information provided is found to be inaccurate or misleading, nominees may be removed at any stage prior to the final awards ceremony.The finalist list released on the day of the event is final and conclusive.For further details, please visit:www.oceanic-awa Next