On 28 May 2026, the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation hosted a hybrid launch event for the 2026 Stelios North-South Business Cooperation Awards on the island of Ireland.
The event took place across two in-person locations in Dublin and Belfast, with Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou joining via Zoom to officially relaunch the Awards and share details of this year’s programme.
Guests also heard from Daniel Mulhall, former Irish Ambassador, Ian Jeffers, CEO of Cooperation Ireland, William Haire, Civil Service Board Member, and two of last year’s winners — Grainne Mullins of Gra Chocolates and Sam Shepherd of Juice Jar.
The Awards continue to support lasting peace and economic prosperity on the island of Ireland by recognising entrepreneurs successfully building cross-border business cooperation.