How to Enter

Entering the Charity Excellence Awards is a simple process. Follow the steps below to prepare and submit your nomination.

1. Check Eligibility

The Charity Excellence Awards are open to current organisational members of Charities Institute Ireland.

If your organisation is not yet a member, you will need to become a member before submitting an entry.

2. Choose Your Categories

You may enter as many categories as you wish, but each category requires a separate submission.

Review the category descriptions and criteria carefully to ensure your entry aligns with the purpose of the award.

3. Prepare Your Entry

Each entry is assessed based on a supporting statement of up to 1,000 words.

Your statement should clearly outline how the organisation, team or individual demonstrates excellence within the category. This may include:

• The challenge or opportunity addressed
• The actions taken
• The outcomes achieved
• The impact created for beneficiaries or communities

Be sure to review the specific criteria for each category before drafting your submission.

4. Submit Your Entry

All entries must be submitted through the official awards platform:

Submit.com – the Charity Excellence Awards entry portal

The platform allows you to create and manage your entry, upload required files, edit submissions and save progress before final submission.

Submit your entry here:
https://charitiesinstitute.submit.com/

After submitting your entry, you will receive a confirmation email.

Who Should Enter?

The Charity Excellence Awards are open to charities of all sizes and across all areas of charitable work.

You do not need to be a large or nationally recognised organisation to enter. Many of the most compelling entries come from organisations demonstrating innovation, leadership and impact within their communities.

If your organisation, team or colleagues have delivered meaningful results, introduced new ideas, strengthened partnerships or improved outcomes for beneficiaries, we encourage you to submit an entry.

Key Dates

Entries Open:
5 March 2026

Entries Close:
5:00pm, Monday 13 July 2026

Finalists Announced:
9 September 2026

Awards Ceremony:
Winners will be announced at the Charity Excellence Awards Gala Dinner on 5 November 2026 at the Round Room at the Mansion House.

Why Enter?

Entering the Charity Excellence Awards is an opportunity to celebrate your achievements and share the impact of your work with the wider sector.

• Raise your profile – Recognition highlights the value of your organisation’s work.
• Celebrate your team – Acknowledge the dedication and professionalism of the people behind your success.
• Build credibility – Awards recognition strengthens trust with supporters, partners and stakeholders.
• Share your story – Communicate your achievements and impact to a wider audience.
• Connect with peers – Join a network of organisations demonstrating leadership across the sector.
• Celebrate together – The Awards Gala Dinner brings the sector together to recognise excellence.

Take the opportunity to showcase your work and be recognised for the difference you are making.