Countdown is on to Network Ireland Kilkenny’s Businesswoman of the Year Awards

Network Ireland Kilkenny will host the annual regional finals for the Businesswoman of the Year Awards this Friday, June 14, in Set Theatre at Langton House Hotel.

The awards are sponsored by Kilkenny Local Enterprise Office and AIB. The Businesswoman of the Year Awards were established to recognise the achievement of those who are successful in their careers, passionate about their businesses and meet the unique challenges of balancing busy careers with family, community and self-care.

Following a rigorous application process which asked the nominees to share their financial position and forecast, future planning, career milestones and personal development, and strategic approach to remaining a step ahead in business, the applications went for panel review by representatives from the local business community, AIB and LEO.

Network Ireland Kilkenny received a record number of applications to this year’s award scheme. Some 21 local businesswomen have been shortlisted in five categories. The categories are Emerging Businesswomen, Established Businesswomen, Creative Professional of the Year, Employee – Shining Star and Solo Businesswoman.

The regional winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Friday, June 14 at the Set Theatre. Tickets to the event are available from www.networkireland.ie all are welcome to attend.

Network Ireland Kilkenny, President, Anne Healy of Biddy’s Good Luck Horseshoes

“The event on Friday is about our incredible members and the amazing things they do,” said Network Ireland Kilkenny, President, Anne Healy of Biddy’s Good Luck Horseshoes.

“The Businesswomen of the Year Awards celebrates the power of women supporting women and helping each other climb the ladder of success.

Network Ireland Kilkenny offers countless benefits beyond the awards, from the confidence it instills in you, to the growth opportunities it provides both personally and professionally. We believe in lifting each other up, and we have your back every step of the way. Anyone interested in joining Network Kilkenny Ireland can visit our website or come along to the awards on Friday to meet the members and join the fun!”

The Kilkenny winners will go on to represent the county, along with 16 other local branch finals, in the national Businesswoman of the Year Awards.

“There was a lot of deliberation over the applications this year, a testament to the quality of the submissions,” said Network Ireland Kilkenny, Vice President and Awards’ Coordinator Cáit Mackey Maher of Yellow Deer Design.

“This year’s finalists are fantastic people with brilliant, unique businesses and roles in employment. I want to wish the finalists all the best for Friday.”

The next step for the regional winners is to attend a panel interview at AIB Molesworth Street in Dublin, the national headquarters, before going on to the national final, which is taking place at the Lyrath Estate Hotel on September 27. For more information visit, www.networkireland.ie