Repak Launches Repak Resource Awards to find Ireland’s Circular Economy Champions

Today we launched the Repak Resource Awards 2025, the new national environmental awards that recognises the individuals, communities and businesses powering Ireland’s transition to a circular economy. Replacing the long-running Pakman Awards, this reimagined initiative will celebrate not only Irelands’ recycling and waste management leaders, but also innovation in circular design and thinking, responsible resource use, and grassroots environmental action.

The Awards are free to enter and are now open, click here for full details on the event, how to enter and 2025 award categories. The closing date for entries is 29 August 2025 and further to shortlisting of finalists, winners will be announced at a ceremony on 23 October 2025 at The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin.
What’s New with 2025 Repak Resource Awards

The Repak Resource Awards will introduce two new categories including Circular Community Award and Circular Design Award, which underscore Repak’s belief that innovation and community action are essential to building a circular economy.

• Circular Community Award – Recognising community-led initiatives that reduce waste, reuse resources, and inspire sustainable living through local action
• Circular Design Award – Honouring innovative design in products, packaging or systems that prioritise resource efficiency and waste minimisation

These new additions reflect the evolving landscape of environmental action in Ireland, where grassroots initiatives, design innovations and cross-sector collaboration are becoming essential drivers of circular change. By expanding the focus beyond traditional waste management, the Repak Resource Awards aim to capture the full spectrum of circular innovation happening across the country.

Speaking on the launch of the Repak Resource Awards Zoë Kavanagh, CEO of Repak, said “The Repak Resource Awards represent a natural next step in how we celebrate environmental leadership in Ireland. They reflect our belief that true progress comes from forward thinking business decisions and inspired local initiatives. The Repak Resource Awards is about recognising and celebrating these initiatives.

We’re calling on businesses, organisations, individuals, and community groups across Ireland to step forward and share how they’re shaping the country’s circular future. Over the past decade, we’ve been inspired by thousands of entries showcasing a deep commitment to recycling and resource management. This year, we’re excited to see all the new projects helping drive Ireland’s continued progress toward a circular economy.”

While the Repak Resource Awards represent a fresh start, they continue a proud legacy of excellence. Past winners of Repak’s highest accolade include:

• Soltec (Ireland) Ltd - 2024
• The Killarney Park and The Ross - 2023
• Limerick Polymers Production - 2022
• Irish Packaging Recycling (I.P.R) - 2021
• Aldi – 2020