Wildacres Takes Top Honours at the Green Awards 2025

Wildacres, a rewilding nature reserve and sustainability advocate based in County Wicklow, has emerged as the standout star of the Green Awards 2025, earning not only the Green Micro Enterprise of the Year title but also being crowned the prestigious Green Business of the Year, the overall top accolade of the night. 

Green Business of the Year: Wildacres 

Wildacres received the highest honour at this year’s awards for its exemplary leadership in sustainability. The judge’s citation, read aloud at the ceremony, praised: 

"WildAcres is setting the standard for sustainability and corporate responsibility. Through innovation, commitment, and a holistic approach to environmental stewardship, the company has demonstrated outstanding leadership in reducing its carbon footprint, enhancing biodiversity, and driving meaningful change within its industry. By integrating sustainable practices across its operations and inspiring others to do the same, WildAcres is proving that business success and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. Their dedication to a greener future makes them a true trailblazer in the sustainability sector. Congratulations to WildAcres!" 

This award recognises a business that not only talks the talk but walks the walk—showcasing real-world impact and long-term vision. 

Green Micro Enterprise of the Year 

Wildacres also took home the Green Micro Enterprise of the Year award, with judges commending their passionate, multi-faceted approach to sustainability: 

"The judges applauded the ambitious efforts of this entrant to make a positive impact on climate, biodiversity, the community, and businesses. The wide range of activities offered, along with well-progressed plans like the installation of solar panels, demonstrated strong commitment. Our panel praised their impactful community work and advocacy efforts, which help expand their positive influence in meaningful ways." 

From on-the-ground ecological work to education and renewable energy investments, Wildacres is crafting a model of how small enterprises can have outsized impact in the climate and biodiversity space. 

Full List of Green Awards 2025 Winners 

This year’s awards celebrated a wide range of organisations making powerful contributions toward environmental sustainability across sectors: 

• Green Leader of the Year: Ali Sheridan
• Green Large Organisation of the Year (1000+ Employees): AbbVie
• Green Large Organisation of the Year: Astellas Kerry
• Green Medium-Sized Organisation of the Year: Croke Park Stadium
• Green Small Organisation of the Year: FuturEnergy Ireland
• Green Micro Enterprise of the Year: Wildacres
• Green Public Sector Organisation of the Year: An Post
• Sustainability Team of the Year (1000+ Employees): Compass Ireland - Green Team
• Sustainability Team of the Year: Astellas Kerry
• The Green Construction Award: John Paul Construction
• The Green Energy Provider Award: Activ8 Solar Energies
• The Green Food & Beverage Award: Diageo
• The Green Manufacturer Award: Diageo
• The Green Lifesciences Award: Astellas Kerry
• The Green Retailer Award: Tesco Ireland
• The Green Tourism and Entertainment Award: Croke Park Stadium
• The Green Logistics & Transport Company Award: DPD Ireland
• The Sustainable Energy Achievement Award: Astellas Kerry - Drive for Onsite Renewable Energy
• The Sustainable Water Achievement Award: ABP Food Group
• The Excellence in Waste Management Award: The Q Cafe Company
• The Green Technology Award: Easydry
• The Green ICT, Media & Telecommunications Award: Vodafone Ireland
• The Green Financial & Professional Services Award: AIB
• The ESG Best Performer of the Year (1000+ Employees): Grant Thornton
• The ESG Best Performer of the Year: Gas Networks Ireland
• The Green Collaboration Award: Hollister in Collaboration with Bourke Waste, Moovmor & EWA Controls
• The Green Transformation Award (500+ Employees): Hollister - SRF Waste Process Transformation
• The Green Transformation Award: Cairn
• Green Business of the Year: Wildacres

Leading the Way to a Greener Future 

The Green Awards 2025 showcased the creativity, resilience, and impact of Irish businesses committed to environmental and social progress. Wildacres' dual win not only celebrates their work but also signals a rising tide of enterprises ready to build a more sustainable world.

For more details and the full awards recap, visit greenawards.ie.