Camping Ireland Awards 2026

This award celebrates the sites, parks, and operators who are leading the transition to a more sustainable tourism industry. It recognises campsites and caravan parks that are embedding environmental responsibility into their operations, reducing their environmental impact, supporting climate action, and creating more sustainable outdoor visitor experiences.

Winning or being shortlisted for the Camping and Caravan Sustainability Award:

•  is more than a mark of excellence – it is an opportunity to demonstrate leadership in sustainable tourism and inspire positive change across thesector.
• positions businesses as a model for others, helping to raise sustainability standards across communities, destinations, and the wider tourism industry.
• creates opportunities to strengthen reputation, attract environmentally conscious visitors, and build new partnerships.

This award invites businesses to share their sustainability journey and inspire others to take meaningful action towards a lower-carbon and more resilient future for outdoor tourism.

This award celebrates the sites, parks, and operators who are reshaping outdoor travel into a space where everyone can belong. It recognises campsites and caravan parks that go beyond minimum standards, designing environments that welcome guests with mobility needs, sensory sensitivities, neurodiversity, chronic conditions, or any accessibility requirement.

Winning or being shortlisted for the Camping and Caravan Accessibility Award

• is more than a mark of excellence, it is an opportunity to lead the industry forward.
• demonstrates commitment to accessibility and universal design, thoughtful service, and continuous improvement.
• positions businesses as a model for others, helping raise accessibility standards across communities, destinations destination and the wider sector.
• opens new partnerships, bookings, and opportunities. 

This award invites businesses to share their story, highlight their innovations, and inspire others to make the outdoors a place where every person can explore with confidence.

This award celebrates campsites and caravan parks that are continuously improving their business through innovation, investment and forward-thinking ideas. It recognises businesses that are embracing change, introducing new services or technologies, enhancing the guest experience, and demonstrating measurable progress over time.

Innovation should also support the long-term sustainability and accessibility of the business, ensuring that improvements create a more inclusive visitor experience while reducing environmental impact.

Innovation does not have to mean large-scale investment or cutting-edge technology. Judges will recognise businesses of every size that identify opportunities, solve problems creatively, and continually improve how they operate.

Winning or being shortlisted for the Progress & Innovation Award:

• recognises a culture of continuous improvement.
• demonstrates leadership and innovation within the camping and caravanning sector.
• showcases investment that enhances guest experience and business performance.

This award invites businesses to share their progress, highlight their innovations, and inspire others to embrace positive changes across the camping and caravanning sector.

This award celebrates Ireland’s smaller campsites that demonstrate exceptional quality, hospitality and character.

Although these parks have fewer than 60 pitches registered and approved by Fáilte Ireland or Northern Ireland Tourist Board, they provide outstanding visitor experiences through personal service, beautiful settings and a genuine sense of place.

Rather than competing on size or number of facilities, these campsites excel through attention to detail, warm Irish hospitality and a welcoming atmosphere.

The award also recognises a commitment to sustainability, accessibility and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming experience for all visitors.

Winning or being shortlisted for the Small / Charming Campsite Award:

• recognises excellence in the small campsite sector
• demonstrates outstanding customer care and personal service
• showcases authentic Irish hospitality
• highlights businesses that make the most of their natural surroundings