Glanbia were announced as the overall winner of this year’s Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society Published Accounts Awards.
Glanbia were announced as the overall winner of this year’s Chartered Accountants Ireland Leinster Society Published Accounts Awards. They had a double whammy and were also awarded the Euronext Dublin (Large Cap >€1b) Award at the event which took place on Thursday 7 November in the Shelbourne Hotel.
The awards, sponsored by Euronext and Arachas, and in partnership with the Business Post, highlighted companies across the island of Ireland for excellence in corporate reporting. Special guest MC Risteárd Cooper hosted the celebrations.
The awards have evolved over the years to include categories reflecting the changing nature of business and reporting requirements, going beyond just the scope of financial reporting, and we will continue to do so as the reporting landscape changes.
Commenting on the awards Joey Wynne, CEO Arachas, said,
“In a world that demands greater scrutiny and precision, the task of financial reporting has never been more complex or crucial. The hard work, attention to detail, and ethical responsibility of our finalists are what help businesses and organisations stay robust and accountable.”
Aisling McArdle, Head of Primary Market Admissions at Euronext commented,
“The Published Accounts Awards celebrate the critical role of integrity, transparency and accountability in financial reporting, which form the cornerstone of investor confidence and market integrity. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners, who have displayed excellence in these areas and help sustain a strong foundation for trust and credibility in the financial markets.”
| Category |
Winner |
| Euronext Growth Award |
Origin Enterprises |
| Euronext Dublin (SME <€1bn) |
Kenmare Resources |
| Euronext Dublin (Large Cap >€1bn) |
Glanbia |
| Company Listed on a Foreign Market |
DCC |
| Statutory or Unlisted Entity (IFRS) |
ESB |
| Statutory or Unlisted Entity (Non-IFRS) |
daa |
| Arachas Not for Profit – Large |
Jigsaw |
| Not for Profit - Small / Medium |
Barretstown |
| Arachas Sustainability and ESG Reporting Award Listed entities |
Bank of Ireland |
| Sustainability and ESG Reporting Award Unlisted entities |
CIÉ Group |
| Branding, Communication and Digital Award |
Barnardos |
| Diversity and Inclusion Award - Not for Profit |
Jigsaw |
| Diversity and Inclusion Award - Listed and Unlisted entities |
Bank of Ireland |
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Marian Ryan, Head of Group Financial Reporting, Glanbia, says of their win;
We are honoured to win this award. The Annual Report process in Glanbia is a huge production. We put a lot of time, effort and resourcing into it and are very proud of the output, so to get an acknowledgement like this is very rewarding.
Our Annual Report is a key document in providing our stakeholders with an overview of our financial and non-financial performance in a clear and transparent manner. Along with compliance with regulatory frameworks, the structure of the report also facilitates easy navigation for the reader around what can be a complex document. It is also very visually appealing, with the Glanbia branding evident throughout.
Dee Ahearn, CEO, Barretstown was delighted with their award;
It’s a tremendous honour to have been selected as the recipient of this award, and even more so considering the stellar line up of nominees in this category. Good governance, ensuring full accountability and transparency are cornerstones of operations at Barretstown and are fundamental to every aspect of how we do business. Awards of this nature are a welcome boost and provide even more motivation to an already hard-working team. A commitment to excellence and ensuring a best-in-class approach were among the key factors in our success in this category.
John Flannery, Group Financial Accountant, CIÉ Group, on being a second time winner;
We are really delighted to win this prestigious award for the second consecutive year. We have invested significant resources to bring sustainability reporting in line with financial reporting and to ensure full transparency of our performance. This award is an important endorsement of our commitment to sustainability and excellence in reporting.
At CIÉ Group, sustainability is central to our strategic purpose; a significant investment is being made to deliver the national climate targets and support the achievement of our sustainability commitments. Measuring performance is critical to achieving on our objectives and over the past number of years we have prioritised data accuracy and reporting transparency to inform strategic decisions and work with our stakeholders.
Tom Hickey, Managing Director, Kenmare Resources comments on what it means to win their award;
Kenmare is delighted to have won the Best Annual Report (SMEs <€1bn) award at the Published Accounts Awards. The Annual Report is a huge team effort and is the result of months of planning and hard work across a number of different departments here in Dublin and in our other offices in the UK and Mozambique. The other finalists were strong, so we were particularly pleased to be recognised in this category for the second time in five years. We’ve just started planning for our 2024 Annual Report so we’re excited to see if we can bring home an award for the third time at the 2025 awards ceremony.
Mike Mansfield, Director of Communications and Fundraising, Jigsaw, on why they believe they took home their award;
Firstly, the competition from others in our sector was so high, so to come through hugely validates the high effort we place on our reporting each year. Commencing in December of the previous year, the project team who leads on the Annual Report invest time, energy and thought; all hugely important elements. We would like to think some of the elements that stood out was a consistent narrative; the voice and experience of our people – be they donors, staff, volunteers or beneficiaries - and an openness. Annual Reports are hugely important in Jigsaw. As well as adhering to our corporate governance requirements, each year, Jigsaw’s Annual Report showcases our work, celebrates our achievements and tells the story of our people, our supporters and our impact; and for a charity in the coalface of some hugely significant social issues, this is key.
Lorraine Cody, Financial Accountant, ESB, comments on their win;
Our Annual Report is central in providing investors, customers and other stakeholders with a good understanding of our financial and non-financial performance and on ESB’s progress towards delivering our Net Zero by 2040 Strategy. This award validates the work we have done in that regard and is well deserved recognition for all those who work so hard to produce an Annual Report which is accurate, comprehensive and useful for our stakeholders.
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