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