Mike Glennon, joint managing director at Glennon Brothers in Longford was nominated after meeting key criteria including involvement, presence, charity, and community work as well as the commitment to the industry.

Using social media, the BMF will highlight the work of each influencer ahead of a celebration gala dinner later this year.

“I’m really delighted, honoured and humbled to receive this nomination on behalf of the hard-working team of people in Longford, Fermoy, Windymains, Troon, and Enniskillen that make up Glennon Brothers today,” said Mr Glennon.

“It is fantastic to be nominated as a Top 100 Influencer and I would like to thank BMF and BMN for the recognition.”

The initiative follows last year’s Top 100 Merchant Influencers which recognised builders’ merchants who stepped up to support their communities.

“The BMF is proud to represent a building materials industry that encompasses merchants and their suppliers,” said John Newcomb, BMF chief executive.

“Shining a light on individuals who go above and beyond in their service to our industry, this new accolade reflects the positive influence each of the nominated individuals selected has both on the people around them and on the wider building materials industry.

“We look forward to celebrating their achievements.”

The suppliers included on the list will feature in a commemorative brochure and be invited to a gala dinner celebration and networking event at the Belfry in May.