The 10th anniversary of the Mayo Business Awards marked more than a decade of recognising the innovation and entrepreneurial spirit powering County Mayo. From emerging start-ups to well-established organisations, the awards celebrate outstanding achievements across a wide range of sectors, offering recognition, connection, and a true countywide celebration of business excellence.

This year, Enterprise Evolution was proud not only to take part but to be shortlisted among a group of exceptionally strong and inspiring organisations. Sharing the stage with some of Mayo’s most successful businesses offered us a unique opportunity to pitch alongside the best, learn from their approaches, and celebrate the powerful ideas fuelling Mayo’s economic and social landscape.

Representing our team, Maggie O’Carroll delivered a focused and compelling pitch that highlighted the strategic importance of Social Score: our digital-first, consultancy-supported solution for measuring social value, and how it offers organisations a future-ready approach to understanding their impact.

Being shortlisted placed our work among a category of innovators whose pitches were sharp, confident, and purposeful—showcasing the kinds of ideas that drive regional and national progress.

A Countywide Celebration of Enterprise

The Mayo Business Awards are a cross-community initiative supported by the Mayo Chambers, local business organisations, and the Local Enterprise Office Mayo. Their mission is to reach businesses in every corner of the county and highlight the very best in Mayo’s entrepreneurial landscape.

As the ceremony celebrated its 10th anniversary, the event shone a spotlight on the strength, diversity, and drive behind Mayo’s economic and social development. The atmosphere buzzed with ambition and offered a moment where organisations could connect, share their journeys, build relationships, and learn from one another’s pitching strengths.

For us, participating meant more than presenting Social Score. It meant immersing ourselves in a space where bold ideas were shared openly and experienced leaders showcased their vision.

What Made Our Pitch Stand Out? The Power of Social Score

At the heart of Enterprise Evolution’s pitch was Social Score, our pioneering digital solution designed to help organisations measure what matters. Built as a smart, scalable SaaS platform, Social Score enables businesses to manage, measure, report, and audit their social value and impact with clarity, credibility, and confidence.

What is Social Value?

Social value goes beyond financial performance. It captures the non-economic benefits organisations create for society, such as apprenticeships, community sponsorships, volunteering time, or other contributions that strengthen people and communities. Social Score makes these contributions visible, auditable, and actionable.

During the pitch, we emphasised Social Score’s ability to transform reporting obligations into engines for growth: it…

Attracts talent by strengthening purpose-driven culture

Supports investment with credible impact data

Builds brand and trust

Delivers compliance while simplifying complexity

Replaces costly, fragmented tools with one affordable platform

Drives organisational improvement by embedding social value into everyday decisions

Celebrating the Winners

Congratulations to all the winners recognised in the 2025 Mayo Business Awards. Their achievements reflect the strength, creativity, and ambition driving Mayo’s business community forward. We were proud to be shortlisted among such an exceptional group of organisations whose pitches and achievements continue to inspire us.

Looking Ahead

Participating in the Mayo Business Awards has been an energising milestone for our team. It reaffirmed our commitment to helping organisations across the Republic of Ireland measure and maximise their social value.

As Social Score continues to expand, we look forward to empowering even more businesses to articulate the difference they make to people, communities, and the wider world.

If you’d like to learn more about Social Score or how we can support your organisation’s growth, we’d love to connect.