Barista Bar App Nominated for Best App of the Year at the 2025 Spider Awards! 

We’re excited to share that the Barista Bar App has been shortlisted for Best App of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Spider Awards in Dublin! This follows our previous recognition as a finalist at the Digital DNA Awards 2024. Revolutionising Northern Ireland's No.1 Coffee Brand In partnership with Hendersons Foodservice, the Barista Bar App has enhanced customer engagement and streamlined the coffee experience. As Northern Ireland’s leading coffee-to-go brand, Barista Bar serves over 12+ million cups annually across 720+ SPAR locations in the UK & Ireland. 

We are beyond thrilled to share that Sugar Rush has been shortlisted for the prestigious Best App of the Year category at the 2025 Spider Awards in Dublin. As we reflect on this exciting milestone, we can’t help but feel a profound sense of pride and gratitude. Being recognised alongside the best in the industry is an achievement we’ll never take for granted.

This nomination isn’t just about an app; it’s the culmination of countless hours of dedication, passion, and teamwork from every single member of the Sugar Rush team. From brainstorming ideas in those early meetings to tackling the challenges of development, we’ve always been driven by one goal: creating something that truly makes a difference for our users.

As a team, we believe that it’s not just about building an app - it’s about building a community, offering a product that people can connect with, and shaping an experience that resonates with our users. This recognition from the Spider Awards is a reflection of all the hard work, late nights, and passion that have gone into making Sugar Rush the app it is today. 

We hope to replicate our success from 2022, where the team picked up top prize for Best in Digital Transformation 2022.

We’re also incredibly excited to be part of this year’s Spider Awards ceremony, where we’ll have the opportunity to mix and mingle with some of the brightest minds and most innovative leaders in the Irish tech scene. It’s an event that celebrates the very best in digital innovation, and we’re honored to be included. Whether we walk away with the award or not, being surrounded by such talent and creativity is a win in itself.

The tech community in Ireland is booming, and the Spider Awards are a testament to the incredible growth and innovation happening across the sector. From startups to established tech giants, the passion and ambition within this community are contagious. We can’t wait to share this moment with fellow innovators, thought leaders, and industry professionals who continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Looking ahead to the night of the awards, we’re filled with anticipation and excitement. The atmosphere will undoubtedly be electric, and it’s moments like these that remind us why we do what we do. The recognition, the connections, and the shared celebration of excellence make this experience one we’ll cherish forever.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way - our dedicated team, our partner mybaristabar.com and of course the loyal coffee community. 

Here’s to an unforgettable night at the 2025 Spider Awards and to many more milestones ahead!