The Cork Business Association (CBA), in partnership with Cork City Council, is delighted to announce the return of the Cork City Christmas Display Competition — a celebration of creativity, community, and Christmas spirit across Cork city!

This year’s competition invites businesses of all sizes to transform their windows and façades into dazzling festive displays that will captivate shoppers, brighten our streets, and boost the city’s magical Christmas atmosphere.

 

🏆 Competition Categories

Businesses can enter in one or more of the following categories:

  • Best Overall Display

  • Best Non-Retail Façade

  • Best Independent Retail Window

  • Best Large/Chain Retail Window

Whether you’re an independent retailer, a café, hotel, or office — there’s a category for you!

 

🌟 How to Enter

Nominations are now open!
You can nominate your own business, another business, or your favourite display as a member of the public.

Simply email info@corkbusiness.ie with:

  • The business name

  • A photo of the Christmas display

  • The business address

Entries close on December 5th, 2025.

 

🎁 Why Take Part?

This competition is a wonderful opportunity to:

  • Showcase your creativity 

  • Help create a magical Christmas trail around Cork City

  • Encourage shoppers and visitors to explore and support local businesses

  • Celebrate Cork’s vibrant retail and hospitality scene

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Meet the 2025 Judging Panel

We’re thrilled to introduce a new panel of judges for 2025, featuring leading figures from Cork’s retail, design, and creative industries.

Visit corkbusiness.ie/cba-christmas-window-awards to meet the full judging panel and view this year’s competition criteria.

Let’s come together to make Cork City shine brighter than ever this Christmas!
Get your tinsel ready, your lights sparkling — and your entry submitted today!