IR magazine commissioned Mary Maude Research to carry out a survey to determine the current state of investor relations in Ireland and to identify the leading companies in the field.
This report and the IR Magazine Ireland Awards are part of a continuing series of studies and events organised by IR magazine in the US, the UK, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Asia, South Africa, the Nordic region and continental Europe.
At the 2005 IR Magazine Ireland Awards CRH won the awards for:
- Best Annual Report & other Corporate Literature
- Best Corporate Governance
- Best use of the Internet for Investor Relations
CRH was highly commended in the following categories:
- Grand prix for best overall investor relations – large cap
- Best investor relations by a CEO or CFO
- Best investor meetings and roadshows
CRH also won the following awards at previous IR Magazine Awards:
| Event | Award Won |
| 2004 Ireland Awards | Best Annual Report & other Corporate Literature Best Corporate Governance |
| 2003 Eurozone Awards | Best Annual Report & other Corporate Literature – Non Euro Top 50 |
| 2003 Ireland Awards | Best Annual Report & other Corporate Literature Best Corporate Governance |
| 2000 UK Awards | Grand Prix for Excellence in Investor Relations – companies outside the FTSE 250 |