Recognition of Trusted Business Leadership in education and ESG

Presenting the award, the judges noted:

"This entrant secured the judges' attention through the world’s only professional-scepticism VR training programme. The immersive audit environments, real-time feedback, and evidence-based design provide a transformative learning experience. Adoption across multiple universities and professional contexts highlights its sector relevance, while student feedback reflects significant skills development and increased confidence in applying professional scepticism. This is a creative and engaging use of VR to enhance the learning experience for junior and trainee auditors."

At the same event, the Institute was delighted to be shortlisted in the Best Online Education category. This category recognises the institution that demonstrates excellence in the development and integration of its online learning experience for its students. We were very proud to be shortlisted and congratulate the category winners, Flúirse.

In addition, we were honoured to be finalists in the Overall Excellence category – a judges panel selection from winners of all 32 category winners on the night – which recognises exceptional achievement by a higher education institution in Ireland. We were privileged to have been considered and congratulate the category winner: Ulster University.

Elsewhere, at the Business & Finance ESG Awards, we were very proud to have been shortlisted for the ESG Company Award (SMEs). This category recognises SMEs that excel in implementing ESG strategies, and that demonstrate commitment to sustainable practices. It was a competitive field and we warmly congratulate the category winners, GORM.