A Galway company has scooped an ‘Oscar’ at the Irish Event Impact Awards at a gala ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dublin over the weekend.

Ballybrit-based BEM Ireland, a leading specialist in in-bound corporate travel and events, secured one of the top accolades at the prestigious awards night.

The company took home the Best Event Management Company (Small) category, reaffirming their reputation for excellence in event management, having previously been recognised in 2014.

Facing tough competition, BEM Ireland stood out for their ability to deliver complex events with creativity, precision, and a personal touch.

The judging panel, composed of esteemed professionals from Ireland’s event industry, praised BEM Ireland for their exceptional teamwork, innovation, and commitment to excellence. Their recognition comes as part of a rigorous shortlisting process that evaluates only the highest-quality entries in the industry.

BEM Ireland, led by Directors Eamon Howley and Averil Burke, had been nominated in five categories: Best Event Management Company, Best Event Team, Best B2B Corporate Event, Best Gala Awards Ceremony and Best Conference.

Their final win of Best Event Management Company (Small) highlights the company’s ability to consistently deliver original, flawlessly executed events, while ensuring top-tier client satisfaction.

Founded in Galway in 1995 by Eamon and Averil, BEM Ireland has grown into a premier Destination and Event Management Company, specialising in corporate travel within the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events) sector.

With operations spanning Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, BEM Ireland has delivered world-class experiences for many international clients, including Diageo Beer Company USA, Georgetown University USA, National Geographic, Harley Davidson, Astellas Pharma, Johnson and Johnson, Thermo King, Ireland Golf Tour Operators Association and many more.

They have their headquarters in Corporate House, Ballybrit Business Park, in Galway.

Pictured: The BEM Ireland team celebrating their success at the Irish Event Impact Awards in Dublin.  From left: Martin Reilly (Tour Manager), Laura Kinsella (Marketing), Rory O’Shaughnessy (Tour Manager), Averil Burke (Managing Partner), Alan Behan (General Manager), Amanda McGuinness (Tour Manager), Eamon Howley (Managing Partner) and Leonie Fleming (Project Manager).