The Emerald
Excellence Awards
Join us in Dublin for an elegant evening of recognition, celebration, and premium hospitality, created to honour standout businesses, teams, and industry leaders in a setting designed to feel truly special.
Countdown to the evening
An elegant evening created to recognise achievement in style
The Emerald Excellence Awards brings together business leaders, teams, and invited guests for a black-tie evening of recognition, celebration, and premium hospitality in the heart of Dublin.
From the welcome reception to the final award presentation, the evening is designed to feel polished, memorable, and genuinely special. Guests can expect a more elevated atmosphere, thoughtful service, and a setting that reflects the importance of the occasion.
Welcome drinks and guest arrival
The evening begins with a polished arrival experience, giving guests time to settle in, connect, and enjoy the atmosphere before the ceremony begins.
A ceremony that gives the evening its moment
The awards presentation sits at the heart of the night, bringing focus, anticipation, and recognition to the people and organisations being celebrated.
Elegant hospitality throughout the evening
Premium dining and thoughtful service help the event feel complete, giving guests an experience that extends far beyond the stage itself.
Black-tie setting with real occasion
The tone of the evening is shaped by the venue, the guest experience, and the attention to detail that makes the whole event feel worthy of the celebration.
An awards night paced to feel elegant, polished and memorable from start to finish
The Emerald Excellence Awards is built around a smooth evening flow, giving guests time to arrive, enjoy the setting, settle into the occasion, and experience the awards presentation as the true centrepiece of the night.
A premium evening with real occasion, from reception to final applause.
Every part of the programme is designed to support the atmosphere of the night. The pacing allows guests to enjoy the reception, dining, stage moments, and closing celebration without the evening ever feeling rushed or overcrowded.
Drinks reception and guest arrival
Guests arrive to a warm welcome, drinks reception, and the first moments of the evening, with time to settle in, connect, and enjoy the atmosphere before dinner is served.
Seated dinner and opening welcome
The evening moves into a more formal dining experience, accompanied by opening remarks that set the tone for the celebration and recognition to follow.
Live awards presentation
The presentation begins with category announcements, winner recognition, and key stage moments that bring focus, excitement, and a real sense of occasion to the evening.
Final celebration and post-awards atmosphere
After the ceremony, guests can continue the evening in a more relaxed celebratory setting, with time for conversation, photos, and enjoying the final atmosphere of the night.
A setting designed to feel elegant, celebratory and worthy of the occasion
The Emerald Excellence Awards is shaped not only by the ceremony itself, but by the full atmosphere of the evening. From the room, to the lighting, to the hospitality, every part of the setting helps create a night that feels memorable from arrival to close.
More than an awards presentation. A complete evening.
The evening is designed to feel polished from the first arrival moment to the final applause. Guests can expect a premium setting, warm hospitality, and an atmosphere that supports both celebration and connection throughout the night.
Built around occasion, elegance and celebration
The venue, lighting, room styling, and overall presentation all work together to create an evening that feels elevated and genuinely special for everyone attending.
A guest experience that extends beyond the stage
From reception moments to dining and service throughout the night, the event is designed to feel complete, comfortable, and properly looked after from beginning to end.
Hosted at The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin
The Emerald Excellence Awards takes place in one of Dublin’s most recognisable luxury settings, chosen for its atmosphere, central location, and the level of occasion it brings to the evening.
The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin
Located in central Dublin with easy access by taxi, public transport, and city centre hotels.
Guests are encouraged to arrive early for the drinks reception and opening atmosphere of the evening.
Confirmed guests will receive final event information and access details in advance.
A few things guests may want to know before the evening
Clear details help guests feel confident before arrival and make the event feel more complete from the moment they reserve their place.
Is this a seated event?
Yes. The Emerald Excellence Awards is a seated evening event with a formal dinner and awards presentation. Table reservations are recommended in advance.
What is the dress code for the evening?
The dress code is black tie. Guests are encouraged to dress for a formal awards evening in keeping with the atmosphere and setting of the event.
Does the evening include dinner?
Yes. The evening includes a premium dining experience as part of the overall programme, alongside the drinks reception and awards presentation.
Can individual tickets be booked, or only tables?
Depending on availability, guests may be able to reserve either individual places or full tables. Final booking options can be confirmed through the event reservation process.
What time should guests arrive?
Guests are encouraged to arrive from 7:00 PM to enjoy the drinks reception and settle into the evening before dinner service and the live awards presentation begin.
Will final event details be sent before the night?
Yes. Confirmed guests will receive final event details, including access information, timings, and any relevant booking guidance before the evening takes place.
Join us for an evening of recognition, celebration and occasion.
The Emerald Excellence Awards brings together guests, nominees, sponsors, and industry leaders for a black-tie evening designed to feel memorable from the first arrival moment to the final applause.
