Past Judges

Judged by the Industry's Elite: The Manufacturing Excellence Awards Our esteemed panel of past judges is composed of renowned experts who have made significant contributions to the manufacturing industry. They come from diverse backgrounds in academia, business, and related sectors, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the judging process. Their involvement ensures that entries are evaluated by the highest standards of excellence, objectivity, and fairness. The calibre of our past judges is a testament to the rigorous and impartial nature of the awards.

Denis Dowling

Full Professor School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University College Dublin

Jill Ellis

Senior Lecturer in Food Manufacturing, University of Lincoln, National Centre for Food Manufacturing

Enda Giles

Head of Manufacturing, Dawn Farms

Rocco Lupoi

Associate Professor, School of Engineering - TCD

Aidan McKee

Chief People Officer, WaterWipes

Bernard Naughton

Assistant Professor, Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin

Joe O'Callaghan

Programme DIrector, UCC