Shortlist revealed for Network Ireland Limerick Businesswoman of the Year awards
A LIST of 30 business women has been revealed for the final of this year’s Network Ireland Limerick Businesswoman of the Year Awards.
The regional final will take place on Wednesday, May 31, at The Clayton Limerick, while the national winner will be announced at a black tie gala ceremony on September 29.
Contenders from eight different categories, including titles such as Emerging New Businesswoman, Established Businesswoman and Solo Businesswoman, will be awarded on May 31 and will continue to compete in the national final later this year.
Speaking about the upcoming regional awards, Karen Ronan, President of Network Ireland Limerick, said: “The calibre of our shortlist this year is very strong and will no doubt give the judges much cause for deliberation.
“We have so many talented professionals among us representing a wide variety of businesses and organisations and we are delighted that they have put themselves forward.
“Our Businesswoman of the Year Awards provide a great platform to recognise their achievements and we’re looking forward to celebrating their success at the very special awards ceremony we have planned.”
Network Ireland Limerick is a branch of Network Ireland, a national organisation driving the personal and professional development of women with over 1,200 members, across 15 branches nationwide.
Network Ireland Limerick provides a forum where women in business, the professions and the Arts can exchange business ideas and increase their business contacts.
Network Ireland Limerick holds monthly networking meetings where a guest speaker is invited to educate, inform and entertain on topics of interest to women. Members can develop and pool their individual skills through interaction with other women in a supportive environment which offers training, mentoring and an opportunity for women who call on other members with specialist expertise for help.
Network Ireland Limerick is sponsored by the Local Enterprise Offices in Limerick. The Local Enterprise Office is the First Stop Shop for anyone seeking information and support on starting or growing a business in Ireland. For information see localenterprise.ie
The finalists of the Network Ireland Limerick Businesswoman of the Year Awards for 2023 are:
Emerging New Business: Jessica Lyddy, Oahu Atlantic Adventures, Celine Gill, Style at Number 5 Interiors, Sarah Casey, Sarah’s Delicious Imperfectionz, Sinead O’Brien, Vacious Shapewear, Lorna Lyons, The Mum Boss Network, Silvi O’Brien, Nordic Twist, Petrina O’Halloran, Mamas Boobie Box and Lorraine Galvin, Lorraine Galvin Music.
Established Business: Olivia Buckley, Olivia Buckley International, Anne Marie Brosnan, Premier Tuition Centre, Denise Brazil, The Bedford Townhouse and Geri O’Toole, Geri Designs.
Solo Businesswoman: Edwina Gore, Gore Communications, Aoife Fitzgerald, Aoife Fitzgerald Sports Massage, Fiona Brennan, Inspire Action Success and Catherine Mulvihill, The Dyslexia Specialist.
STEM Professional: Sana Zaim, Analog Devices was the only entrant in this category and will compete at a regional level.
Creative Professional: Nell Stritch, Pressed Flowers by Nell, Orla Kennedy O’Brien, Kennedy O’Brien Cakes, Shirley Keane, Opera Workshop and Michelle McNulty, Social Media Influencer and Marketing Executive at The Alexander Dental Group.
Rising Star Employee: Leah McMahon, Castle Capital Financial Planning, Sarah Mooney, Clayton Hotel and Danielle Markham, Eisner Amper Ireland.
Shining Star Employee: Katie Brennan, 101 Limerick, Susan Walsh, Metis Ireland and Elaine Ryan, Clayton Hotel.
Networker of the Year: Eve Stafford, Eve Stafford Soprano, Ellen Tuffy, Down Syndrome Limerick, Valerie Murphy, Valerie’s Breast Care and Edwina Gore, Gore Communications.