Public Vote Opens for the 2026 Endeavour Awards: Honouring Bray’s Community Stars

The Bray & District Chamber of Commerce is delighted to launch the public vote for the 2026 Endeavour Awards – Customer Choice Business Awards, spotlighting the extraordinary businesses, hardworking staff, and dedicated individuals who power Bray’s unique town spirit.

The 2026 awards carry historic significance, celebrating a double landmark in Bray’s civic heritage. This year marks 70 years of the Bray & District Chamber of Commerce actively championing local enterprise, alongside the 45th anniversary of the Endeavour Awards. Since their founding in 1981, these awards have spent four and a half decades honouring the unsung heroes, local champions, and outstanding contributors who give our coastal town its vibrant identity.

This double anniversary year amplifies the Customer Choice Awards’ core mission, putting the power in residents’ hands to recognise those who deliver memorable service, creative energy, and unwavering community commitment.

The call for nominations, which opened earlier in September, inspired a magnificent town-wide response — reflecting deep community pride and gratitude for the passion driving Bray’s commercial and social heartbeat.

Because the Customer Choice Awards rely on public votes, every ballot cast plays a vital role in elevating the familiar faces, favourite haunts, and crucial independent businesses that make Bray an exceptional place to live, work, and visit.

2026 Customer Choice Finalists

Customer Service Person of the Year

1. Adam Sheridan (NINE)
2. Aneta Turkowska (Pettitt’s SuperValu Bray)
3. Brian Holland (Paddy & Willie’s – Kiosk 3 Bray Seafront)
4. Declan Molloy (Hayes Butchers)
5. Jasmin Seludo (Catalyst)
6. Jason Gamble (Chipped)

Bray Hospitality Venue of the Year

1. Artisan Café & Bistro
2. Butler & Barry
3. Cracked Pots
4. La Piazza
5. NINE
6. The Castle Inn

Customer Choice Business of the Year

1. Amphibian King
2. Bannon Jewellers
3. BLOC Gym Bray
4. Everest Music
5. Kaliedy
6. La Belle
7. Tales for Tadpoles
8. The Outdoor Adventure Store

Members of the public are invited to show their support and vote for their local favourites here. Voting officially closes on Monday, October 19th, 2026, at 6 pm.

The winners of the Public Vote will be crowned alongside the announcement of the non-public category recipients — including Person of the Year, Business of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement at the Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 22nd, 2026, at the Mermaid Arts Centre.

As a landmark evening on Bray’s cultural calendar, this special anniversary ceremony promises to bring together generations of local talent, enterprise, and civic pride. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.mermaidartscentre.ie/whats-on/events/bray-endeavour-awards-2026.

“Commemorating 70 years of our Chamber alongside 45 years of the Endeavour Awards is a powerful testament to the enduring strength of our town,” said Jonathan Donnelly, President of the Bray & District Chamber of Commerce. “For nearly half a century, these awards have spotlighted the extraordinary effort that keeps our town moving forward. From frontline customer service champions to cornerstone local businesses, this year’s finalists embody that same resilience and energy. I encourage everyone in the community to take part in this historic year by casting their votes before the deadline.”

The Bray & District Chamber of Commerce extends its sincere thanks to everyone who submitted nominations and continues to champion independent businesses across the area.

The 2026 Endeavour Awards Categories include:

2026 Endeavour Awards Categories

• Volunteer of the Year
• Business of the Year
• Civic Award
• Community Award
• Lifetime Achievement
• Person of the Year
• Special Recognition Award
• Sports Achievement
• Young Achiever of the Year

Public Vote / Customer Choice Categories

• Customer Service Person of the Year
• Bray Hospitality Venue of the Year
• Customer Choice Business of the Year

About the Bray & District Chamber of Commerce Endeavour Awards

The Bray & District Chamber of Commerce Endeavour Awards have been a hallmark of community recognition since their inception in 1981. Established to honour individuals, groups, and businesses who have made significant contributions to Bray and the surrounding areas, the awards have grown into a prestigious event that reflects the spirit of civic pride and community excellence. Each year, the public is invited to nominate those who have positively impacted the local community, ensuring that the unsung heroes of Bray are acknowledged and celebrated. Over the decades, the awards have become a symbol of gratitude, highlighting the extraordinary efforts that keep the community vibrant and connected.

Pictured above are the 2025 Endeavour Award recipients. Read more at: https://bray.ie/bray-endeavour-awards-2025-community-stars-honoured-in-gala-ceremony-at-mermaid-arts-centre/

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