2025
Best Talent Development Programme
Recognised by Ibec’s Technology Ireland for Avatar Academy’s contribution to workforce development and addressing the skills gap in manufacturing and industrial sectors across Ireland and the UK.
Family Business Awards Ireland
Runner Up, Tech Family of the Year
Recognised as Runner Up for Tech Family of the Year at the Family Business Awards Ireland 2025, acknowledging Mersus Technologies’ continued innovation and growth as a family-led technology business.
2023
Best VR Project
Named winner of Best VR Project at the European Technology Awards, recognising Avatar Academy as a leading example of immersive technology solving real-world industrial training challenges.
Family Business Awards Ireland
Tech Family of the Year
Recognised as Innovation Winner, acknowledging Mersus Technologies’ commitment to developing cutting-edge immersive industrial training technology from its base in Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
2022
IMR Manufacturing & Supply Chain Awards
Best Training & Development Programme
Won Best Training and Development Programme, for Avatar Academy’s work with Boston Scientific Cork, delivering measurable VR training outcomes in a regulated environment.
2021
New Frontiers Category Winner
Recognised at one of Ireland’s most prestigious innovation programmes for early-stage companies, acknowledging Avatar Academy’s potential for commercial and social impact.