Win for Athlone company at National Enterprise Awards
Athlone company TAPiTAG has picked up the Digital Award at this year's National Enterprise Awards, which took place in the Mansion House, Dublin.
Supported by Local Enterprise Office Westmeath, TAPiTAG develops NFC-powered digital solutions, including business cards, marketing tags, and donation platforms. Its cloud software helps to enhance customer interactions, streamline operations, and provide analytics. It currently has more than 45,000 users in over 75 countries.
Tracey Tallon, Head of Enterprise (A) with LEO Westmeath said: "The National Enterprise Awards celebrate the outstanding businesses supported by the Local Enterprise Offices nationwide. This year’s finalists represent remarkable innovation and sector diversity. Many have already established themselves on the global stage, demonstrating sustained international success, while others are poised to expand beyond Ireland and make their mark in new markets. Their achievements position them to follow in the footsteps of previous winners who have grown into thriving international enterprises."
John McHugh, Co-founder of TAPiTAG, said: “Thrilled to bring home the win for Westmeath at the National Enterprise Awards. Being honoured with the Digital Award is a proud moment for our entire team. We’re immensely grateful to the Local Enterprise Office Westmeath for nominating us and backing us every step of the way. This recognition is a reflection of the hard work, passion, and innovation of our team—and the trust of our incredible customers. We’re just getting started and are excited for what lies ahead as we continue to expand our digital solutions globally.”
The overall winner at the National Enterprise Awards was SPRYT a virtual assistant that can liaise directly with patients on appointments via simple SMS communications to ensure appointment completion and can effectively reallocate appointments in real-time to eliminate no shows and doctor and consultant wastage.
Announcing the award winners at the Mansion House, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Alan Dillon, said: “The National Enterprise Awards are a celebration of the innovation, resilience, and ambition that define Ireland’s business community. Each year, the calibre of finalists continues to rise, reflecting the extraordinary talent and determination of entrepreneurs across the country. These businesses are not only creating jobs—they are shaping the future of our local economies and communities.
“Tonight’s winners represent the very best of what Irish enterprise has to offer, and we remain committed to supporting them as they grow, compete, and thrive on both a national and global stage. These businesses are at the core of every town, village and community and are vital to our economy. We will ensure businesses continue to get the support they need to grow, prosper, and remain competitive,” Minister Dillon concluded.