ABOUT THE AWARDS
The LOOKOUT Awards will be held at the distinguished Fota Island Resort in Cork, Ireland, on 5th November 2026. This 5-star venue boasts an 18-hole championship golf course, a swimming pool, a world-class spa, and elegantly designed rooms with countryside views and luxurious bathrooms. There are also a variety of self-catering lodges, making it the perfect setting to enjoy the awards.
Our intimate annual Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony celebrates the Rail Industry workforce, honoring everyone from station staff and drivers to designers, installers, managers, newcomers, and lifelong contributors. These awards truly embrace everyone in rail.
We will be recognizing recent achievements, newly completed and ongoing projects, and the invaluable contributions of staff from graduates to seasoned professionals. Our events are open to participants from the UK, Ireland, and Europe, reflecting our belief that significant accomplishments are often born from collaboration. We celebrate these great achievements together, fostering closer ties and establishing lasting industry bonds!
RAIL LINK AWARDS, CORK 2026
The Awards Ceremony Dedicated to Everyone Working in Rail
Key Dates
2 March 2026
Nominations Open
12 June 2026
Early Bird Ticket Deadline
3 September 2026
Nominations Close
1 October 2026
Public Voting Closes
5 October 2026
Finalists Announced
5 November 2026
Awards Gala Dinner, Fota Island Resort
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorship is available for the Rail link LOOKOUT Awards 2026 at headline event level and across individual award categories.
Taking place in Cork on 5 November 2026, the awards form part of the wider Rail Link industry calendar and provide a formal setting to recognise achievement across the rail sector.
Sponsorship offers brand visibility before, during and after the event, including inclusion in official event communications, presence at the Gala Dinner, and representation within post-event coverage and recorded highlights.
For details on sponsorship packages and availability, please request the sponsorship pack here .
Welcome to the Rail Link LOOKOUT Awards! We look forward to seeing you in Cork, Ireland, on November 5th 2026.
Categories are now up, we will be announcing Judges and opening for nominees in the coming weeks.
RAIL LINK NETWORKING EVENTS
For those in the rail industry, this event is perfect for networking. Explore top products and connect with specialists, buyers, clients, Tier 1 companies, and SMEs. Ireland’s rail community gathers here. Attendance is free.
Contact us at exhibit@raillinknetworking.com to exhibit.
Bookings for 9th April 2026 at the Aviva are now open.
For those in the rail industry, this event is perfect for networking. Explore top products and connect with specialists, buyers, clients, Tier 1 companies, and SMEs. Ireland’s rail community gathers here. Attendance is free.
Contact us at exhibit@raillinknetworking.com to exhibit.
Bookings for 2nd September 2026 at the ICC are now open.
