Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society has announced the shortlist for its Published Accounts Awards for 2018 which reward companies for excellence in financial reporting in Ireland. The Awards are sponsored by Euronext Dublin, (formerly the Irish Stock Exchange), which is now part of Euronext, the leading pan-European exchange in the Eurozone, covering Belgium, France, Ireland, The Netherlands, Portugal and the UK.
This year’s shortlist includes a total of 27 public and private companies, including not-for-profit organisations. The winners will be announced at a special gala evening event, taking place in The Shelbourne Hotel on Thursday 8 November 2018 commencing at 7.30pm with Oliver Callan as MC.
FINALISTS FOR THE 41st PUBLISHED ACCOUNTS AWARDS 2018
Large Companies - Main Securities Market
Kerry Group plc
Bank of Ireland Group plc
Kingspan Group plc
Glanbia plc
Green REIT plc
Hibernia REIT plc
Dalata Hotel Group plc
Irish Continental Group plc
CRH plc
Small/Medium Sized Companies - Main Securities Market
IFG Group plc
Kenmare Resources plc
Datalex plc
Irish Companies listed on a Foreign Market
DCC plc
UDG Healthcare plc
Grafton Group plc
Enterprise Securities Market Companies
Malin Corporation plc
Total Produce plc
Origin Enterprises plc
Statutory Unquoted Large Entities
IPUT
DAA
ESB
Large Not-For-Profit
Barnardos
Gorta Self Help Africa
Concern
Small/Medium Sized Not-For-Profit
Aidlink
Hail
Barretstown
In addition to the category awards, there are four other awards, consisting of an Overall Winner’s Award from across all categories, a Social Responsibility Reporting Award; a Branding, Communication & Marketing Award and an award for Best Digital Reporting.
Lorna Larkin, Chairman, Chartered Accountants Ireland - Leinster Society said: “The Published Accounts Awards recognise excellence in annual reports and are widely regarded as the most prestigious and long standing financial awards in this country. Excellence in financial reporting matters, as it underpins confidence amongst investors, taxpayers and those giving to charity. These awards have provided welcome encouragement and acknowledgment to companies to constantly improve their financial reporting over the last 41 years.”
Daryl Byrne, CEO of Euronext Dublin, said: “Euronext Dublin is delighted to be the sponsor of the Published Accounts Awards. Annual reporting is a fundamental part of good governance and we are proud to support the Leinster Society in encouraging organisations to deliver excellence in stakeholder communications.”
Orla O’Gorman, Head of Equity Listings Ireland, Euronext Dublin said: ““It is an exciting time for Euronext Dublin to sponsor these awards. As part of a leading pan-European exchange group we now have a fantastic suite of corporate services to offer companies and enable them to further enhance their visibility, communication and engagement with stakeholders. We look forward to seeing the benefits of these services through the Published Accounts Awards in the years to come.”
Event details
Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society presents The Published Accounts Awards 2018 Awards Dinner on Thursday 8 November 2018 in The Shelbourne Hotel, 7:30pm.
M.C. is well known comedian and radio broadcaster, Oliver Callan.
Live music from The Harleys – a high-energy four-piece band offering a repertoire of popular hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.
Tickets are €90 per person, individual tickets and tables are available.
To book or for more information please contact leinstersociety@charteredaccountants.ie or call 01-6377219
Dress: business suit
Dedicated PAA webpage: https://www.charteredaccountants.ie/Leinster/PAA