NR Awards – supporting your industry
A recognition of the continued ambition, innovation and dedication of independent retailers throughout Northern Ireland, the NR Awards celebrate what is a very special industry.
This year’s NR Awards take place on Friday 16th October with the gala awards dinner taking place at the iconic Europa Hotel – seeing the event return to the venue where it all began three decades ago.
Renowned for welcoming famous faces and hosting a plethora of prestigious events, we are delighted that the NR Awards will once again be held at this stunning venue.
A core part of the Neighbourhood Retailer Awards is the independent judging process and we are delighted to once again be associated with Spotcheck NI, a relationship that has been going for as long as the awards themselves. With mystery shoppers and independent judges, the process is committed to finding the best retailers across the region, guaranteeing integrity and quality.
With a host of unique categories, the NR Awards draw entries from more than 500 retailers here, all vying to be the best at what they do. Since the awards were launched, they have become an absolute must-attend on the annual calendar, the perfect place to meet and greet as well as network and celebrate with your colleagues in the industry.
We are thrilled to have Allwyn back on board as our platinum sponsor for the 2026 NR Awards, we look forward to working with them in the months ahead as we count down to this year’s event.
The NR Awards are Northern Ireland’s most prestigious awards for the grocery industry with a captive audience of over 500 top retailers at the annual gala awards dinner – it is a major independent event supporting a crucial sector.
A benchmark of success and highly regarded in the industry, attending the NR Awards enables you to increase awareness of your brand, putting you front and centre of the biggest and best retailers from across the region.
As we return to an iconic venue there has already been a high demand for tables – so don’t miss out on being part of this fantastic night!
