We’re proud to share that Nostra was named a finalist in five categories at the prestigious Tech Excellence Awards 2025, bringing home two major wins on the night — a testament to our team’s dedication, innovation, and culture.
🏆 Person of the Year – Kevin O’Loughlin
🏆 Best Place to Work
These awards recognise not only the strength of our leadership but also the workplace we’ve built — one where people and potential thrive.
“Kevin O’Loughlin has been a leading voice in the Irish tech industry, sharing his personal and entrepreneurial journey across national media,” said Billy Huggard, Operations Director at Mediateam, organisers of the Tech Excellence Awards.
“From humble beginnings with just three founders, Nostra has grown to a 350-strong team over 19 years, becoming one of Ireland’s most successful and fast-growing managed IT services providers.”
Finalist in Five Award Categories
We were honoured to be shortlisted in the following categories:
- Person of the Year – Kevin O’Loughlin ✅
- Best Place to Work ✅
- Company of the Year
- Managed Services Company of the Year
- Managed Security Services Provider
Being recognised across such a broad range of categories reflects the strength and depth of our team, services, and culture.
A Workplace That Delivers
Winning Best Place to Work reinforces our belief that great culture drives great results. With 85% employee satisfaction and a comprehensive benefits programme — including flexible working, wellness initiatives, and career development — we are proud to lead not just in technology, but in people-first values.
From innovation to operational excellence, from our leadership team to every department — these awards are a shared achievement.
Here’s to what we’ve built together — and what’s yet to come.
Full list of winners 2025: https://techawards.techcentral.ie/winners-2025/
The Nostra team at Tech Excellence Awards 2025