The company, which also has operations in the UK, was selected as one of 10 finalists for the import/export category out of 28 companies in different European countries.
Glennon Brothers had already been judged as a national champion for Ireland.
Now it will present its business case in front of a panel of expert judges in Dusseldorf in late February for the right to be claimed overall winner.
"It is an honour for Glennon Brothers to be selected as a recipient of the coveted Ruban d’Honneur and a fantastic way to start our 100th year in business," said Mike Glennon, joint managing director.
"To be chosen as a finalist for the European Business Awards from among the leading companies in Europe is a remarkable achievement for our company, considering the enormous challenges we have gone through, following the collapse of the Irish construction sector."
Pat Glennon, joint managing director, said two-thirds of output from Irish operations was now exported.
