Abbott has long been recognised as a global leader for our advancements in medicine, science and technology in the healthcare industry. But, throughout our history, we have also been honoured as a leading employer, innovator, corporate citizen and environmental steward. At Abbott, we continuously strive to uphold our reputation for leadership excellence to fulfill our commitment to helping people around the world live healthier, fuller lives.

Abbott in Ireland Awards

Abbott in Ireland has received numerous awards — across a broad range of leadership categories — recognising our efforts on behalf of our employees, our environment and our communities.

Human Resources

• Named one of Ireland's Best Workplaces – Great Place to Work Institute (2004–2013)
• Overall Award for Workplace Management – Irish Institute of Training and Development (IITD) (2012)
• Overall Award for Workplace Management – International Federation of Training and Development Organisations (IFTDO) (2012)
• Best HR Development Practice Award – IFTDO (2012)
• Performance Management Category Award – IFTDO (2012)
• Graduate Employer of the Year – gradireland (2010–2012)

Citizenship

• Two CSR Awards for Excellence in Environment – Chambers Ireland (2014)
• Excellence in Marketplace Award – Chambers Ireland (2014)
• Two CSR Awards – Chambers Ireland (2011)
• European Employee Volunteering Award – European Commission (2011)

EHS Awards

• Excellence in Environment Award – Chambers Ireland CSR Awards (2014)
• Diagnostics facility in Longford named Manufacturing Small Plant of the Year – Abbott (2012, 2013)
• Diagnostics facility in Sligo named Manufacturing Large Plant of the Year – Abbott (2012)

Irish Institute of Training and Development (IITD) Awards

• Overall Award for Workplace Management – IITD (2012)
• Overall Multinational/Large Enterprise Sector Award for Outstanding Training and Development Practices – IITD (2010, 2011)

Engineers Ireland

• CPD Employer of the Year Award – Engineers Ireland (2013)

gradireland Awards

• Employee named Graduate Employee of the Year – gradireland (2012, 2014)
• Most Popular Recruiter in the Science Award Category – gradireland (2013)
• Graduate Employer of the Year – gradireland (2010–2012)

Healthcare and Supporting Patients

• Best Medical Education Meeting – Irish Healthcare Awards (2012)
• Marketplace Category Award – Chambers Ireland CSR Awards (2011)
• Best International CSR Programme – Chambers Ireland CSR Awards (2011)