John Gaynor brings practice and academic expertise as Judging Coordinator for Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

Reinforcing the commitment to independent, rigorous evaluation at the heart of the Irish Accountancy Awards 2026, John Gaynor, Programme Chair and Lecturer on the BA in Accounting at Atlantic Technological University Sligo, has been appointed Judging Coordinator for this year's awards cycle, bringing over 15 years of combined practice, industry, and academic experience to the role. As Judging Coordinator, Gaynor will oversee the evaluation process for entries across all award categories, ensuring consistency, transparency, and alignment with the programme's standards for innovation, impact, and strategic leadership. His role includes coordinating the expert judging panel, facilitating category assessments, and maintaining the integrity of the awards process as entries are reviewed ahead of the finalist announcement on 19 March 2026.

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Loanitt's Carrie Hanley wins Overall Winner at Women in Finance Awards 2026

Acknowledged for strategic leadership and governance excellence, Carrie Hanley of Loanitt was named Overall Winner at the Women in Finance Awards 2026, setting a benchmark for disciplined growth and commercial clarity in the sector.

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Sage named Impact Ambassador at Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

Sage joins this year’s Irish Accountancy Awards 2026 as Impact Ambassador, bringing decades of software innovation and digital transformation expertise to support Ireland's accounting sector through technology-led practice development.

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Women in Finance Awards 2026

January 22nd, 2026

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry

Irish Accountancy Awards 2026

May 21st, 2026

Royal Dublin Convention Centre

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