Hygeia Wins Big at the 2024 Family Business Awards: Honoured for Excellence in Manufacturing & Sustainability
Hygeia is beyond proud to announce our recent achievement at the 2024 Family Business Awards, where we took home Gold in the Manufacturing & Engineering Family Business of the Year category and Bronze in Sustainability. These prestigious awards were presented during a wonderful evening at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Blanchardstown, Dublin. Receiving this recognition is a true honour, and we view it as a testament to the dedication of our hardworking team in Galway and our long-standing family values that drive us forward.
Winning these awards is more than just a reflection of our recent efforts—it’s a celebration of over 85 years of commitment to quality and resilience as an Irish family business. Since our founding, Hygeia has grown from strength to strength, adapting to changing times and growing to meet new demands while staying true to our roots. From the fields to the factory, every step of our process is guided by our family’s vision for a business that serves our community, supports our environment, and provides customers with trusted, effective products.
Manufacturing & Engineering Family Business of the Year: A Testament to Excellence
The Gold award in Manufacturing & Engineering is a huge milestone for Hygeia, as it acknowledges the passion and precision that go into our manufacturing processes. From sourcing top-quality materials to utilising cutting-edge production techniques, we ensure that every product leaving our facility meets the high standards our customers expect. Our dedicated Galway-based team carefully oversees each step, constantly reviewing and refining processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and safety. This recognition speaks to our dedication to delivering reliable products and demonstrates the strength of our team’s craftsmanship and expertise.
Bronze in Sustainability: Moving Toward a Greener Future
The Bronze award in Sustainability is a testament to Hygeia’s ongoing dedication to environmental stewardship, and it holds a special place in our hearts. Sustainability is a guiding principle of our work, from product development to daily operations, and we are deeply committed to minimising our environmental footprint.
The Nature Safe Line: Sustainable Innovation
Our Nature Safe product range embodies Hygeia’s mission to integrate natural, sustainable ingredients into high-performance products. Sourced from the Atlantic coastlines of Connemara, the Nature Safe line relies on seaweed—a renewable, nutrient-rich ingredient that supports plant growth, promotes soil health, and naturally resists stressors like drought and pests. This line has become a centrepiece of our sustainability efforts and has had a positive impact on both local ecosystems and sustainable gardening practices.
Honouring the Legacy: A Family Business Built on Values
For us, these awards are about more than recognition—they’re about celebrating a shared legacy. As a family-owned business, we have always upheld values of integrity, accountability, and care for our employees and customers. These awards validate our ongoing commitment to not only preserving these values but also adapting them to meet the needs of today’s world.
A Look Ahead: Continuing the Journey in 2025 and Beyond
While this recognition is an incredible honour, we view it as just the beginning. As we plan for 2025, Hygeia is more motivated than ever to innovate responsibly, invest in sustainable solutions, and build on our success to serve an even broader audience. We are exploring additional ways to improve resource efficiency, and we’re committed to expanding our Nature Safe line with new, environmentally friendly products that reflect our dedication to sustainability.
As we look to the future, we are incredibly grateful to our talented team, our loyal customers, and our partners, all of whom make it possible for us to uphold and expand the Hygeia legacy. We are excited to continue pushing the boundaries of possibility, grounded in the strong family values that have carried us through the years. Thank you to the Family Business Awards for these honours, and thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey. Here’s to the next chapter!
For more updates and to learn about our products, please visit our website at https://www.hygeia.ie