The Startup Awards in association with Vodafone are all about recognising young, exciting, entrepreneurial Irish companies across all sectors of the economy.

The awards seek to reward innovation, endeavour and graft, and demonstrate that the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Ireland in 2012 and beyond.

Ireland is a country steeped in the entrepreneurial tradition and these awards are here to promote this spirit.

The awards are looking for entries from young Irish companies, partnerships or sole traders.

If your organisation is trading in the Republic of Ireland, is privately owned, has been in business for less than three years on 1 March 2012 and employs 30 staff or less, then these awards are for you.

We are inviting entries in categories across all sectors of the Irish economy and we want to hear about your organisation.

Winners will receive a generous prize package to boost their business.

Enter now and join us in finding the very best start-ups in Ireland in 2012.

Deadline for entries is Thursday, 12 April 2012 at 6pm.