NEG8 Carbon Takes Home Best SEO Strategy at the LEO Digital Awards
11 June 2025: Some of Waterford’s most forward-thinking small businesses were recognised at the 2025 Waterford LEO Digital Awards, organised by Waterford Local Enterprise Office in partnership with Waterford City and County Council.
The event, which took place at Dooley’s Hotel, celebrated local enterprises with fewer than 50 employees who have successfully integrated digital tools into their operations.
Direct Air Capture technology company, NEG8 Carbon, took home the award for Best SEO Strategy, acknowledging their impressive and measurable success in search engine visibility.
Presenting the awards, Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr Jason Murphy, praised the digital efforts being made across the county:
“Digital marketing has empowered local businesses here in Waterford. Digital tools have allowed our community to connect with the world in a faster and smarter way, and more authentically than ever before.”
Congratulations to all the finalists and the other award winners on the night:
Best Digital Transformation – Inspiring Excellence
Best E-Commerce Business – Murphy Larkin Timber Products
Best Use of Social Media – Antiques Ireland
Best Digital Marketing Campaign – Liberty Blue
Best Overall Winner: Antiques Ireland
Each winner received €1,000 towards services such as marketing, photography, videography, and expert technical advice. The overall winner walked away with a €2,500 cash prize.
Speaking about the calibre of entries, Gareth Evans, Head of Enterprise at Local Enterprise Office Waterford, commented:
“Selecting the finalists has proven to be a really difficult task in circumstances where the quality and standard was so high. I want to thank everyone who engaged with the process and congratulate those businesses, innovators and talented professionals who have made it through to the final of the Digital Awards.”
The event not only celebrated technical progress but also underlined the strong digital community that’s emerging in Waterford.
About NEG8 Carbon
NEG8 Carbon has developed a highly energy efficient and scalable DAC technology based on a modular system which can be rapidly deployed. Our aim is to capture 100 million tonnes of CO₂ annually by 2050. Direct Air Capture works by drawing in large quantities of air and passing it over specifically designed thin, active sorbent material layers that attract and capture carbon dioxide molecules. The captured CO₂ can then be permanently and safely stored underground or converted into climate-neutral carbon products, such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel, contributing to a cleaner, greener future.
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