Combilift's Martin McVicar Shortlisted for Business Person of the Year
Martin McVicar of Combilift is one of 17 names shortlisted for Business Person of the Year at the 52nd Business & Finance Awards. The winners will be announced at the Convention Centre Dublin on 10 December.
By the Monaghan Brief staff·Edited by Seamus McKenna·Published · 2 min read
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Monaghan businessman Martin McVicar of Combilift has been shortlisted for Business Person of the Year at the Business & Finance Awards 2026, Northern Sound reports. The award is run in association with KPMG, and the winners will be announced at the Convention Centre Dublin on Thursday, 10 December 2026.
Who he's up against
The shortlist published by Business & Finance has 17 names for the award. Among them are Gene Murtagh of Kingspan, Edmond Scanlon of Kerry Group, Conor Galvin of Ornua and Hugh McGuire of Glanbia. The award recognises entrepreneurs and executives whose leadership is making a significant impact nationally and internationally.
The ceremony
This is the 52nd year of the awards, and the organisers say entries rose significantly this year.
More than 1,000 business, political and civic leaders are expected at the ceremony.
Sir Bob Geldof will receive the Sutherland Leadership Award.
Ambassador Samantha Power will receive the TK Whitaker Award for Outstanding Contribution to Ireland & Public Life.
A new Digital Transformation Award has been added this year.
Northern Sound called the nomination "another fantastic acknowledgement of Monaghan's contribution to Irish enterprise". It described Combilift as one of the county's most recognised business success stories. For more on local business, see National Women's Enterprise Day in Glaslough.
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