Connect Kerry Women in Business Awards 2017
Celebrating and Connecting Kerry Women in Business
The Annual Connect Kerry Women in Business Awards took place at a Black Tie Gala Ceremony on Friday June 9th in Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee, County Kerry. Organized by Margaret Kissane Publisher and Editor of Kerry’s only monthly lifestyle glossy publication, Connect Magazine, the Awards celebrated and recognized the enormous entrepreneurial talent and success of women who both own and manage businesses in Kerry. There were 15 Overall Award Categories as attached, with a number of special awards been awarded for achievers in the room. Over 300 guests descended on the hotel to celebrate the work women in business do around the county. Some of the highlights of the night were
The Community Champion award. This was created this year to recognize those volunteers in the county that make a difference every day. It had 7 finalists as Mary Dolan, Gillian Wharton Slattery, Ann Leahy O Shea, Fidelma O Leary, Eilish Stack, Ciss o Connor, Mairead Fernane. The overall category winner was Mairead Fernane, but all other 6 were honored with an appreciation award from Connect for their service to their community.
Most inspirational Business Woman Award went to Caroline McEnery of the HR Suite while the main award of the night the Lifetime Achievement Award went to Anne Foley of Nicks Restaurant Kilorglin.
Connect Kerry Women in Business Awards 2017
CATEGORY AWARD THE WINERS
Business Woman in Health and Wellness in Association with Horans Health Stores – Jessica lewis Audiology medical services
Business Woman in the Business of Tourism in Association with Spin South West – Sandra Leahy Kerry County Museum
Business Woman in Business Services in Association with Irish Drain Services – Miriam McGillycuddy Solicitor
Business Woman in Education and Childcare in association with Butler Education Centre Listowel – Ashleigh Galvin Puffins Childcare Caherciveen
Business Woman in Fashion Retail in Association with Hannons Fashions – Denise Bourke Divas and Dudes Castleisland and Adare
Business Woman in Marketing and Events in Association with Orla Diffily PR and Events – Elma Shine Caherciveen
Business woman in Technology in Association with Kingdom Printers – Aisling Carmody Creative Practice Tralee
Business Woman in Retail or Consumer Business in Association with Kelliher Toyota – Claire Harty CH Chemists
Business Woman in Fashion Design – Hazel Comyn, Caherciveen
Business Woman in Millinery in association with HQ Tralee – Aoife Hannon, Millinery, Listowel
Business Woman in Food Production in Association with O Sullivan’s Bakery – Maria Brosnan Bake it Easy, Knocknagoshel
Hospitality Award in association with Ballyroe Heights Hotel – Sharon Fitzgerald Sea Lodge, Wasterville
New Business Award in Association with John Canty Accountants – Claire Kelly and Jo Arbon, The Busy Botanist, Killorglin
Outstanding Manager Award in association with Ballyseedy Home and Garden – Berni Maher Bartlett, Halfords, Tralee
Community Champion Award in Association with Radio Kerry – Mairead Fernane.
SPECIAL AWARDS
The Connect Kerry International Business Woman of the year in Association with Ballyroe Heights – Anne Falvey GB GLOBAL HQ Tralee
The Connect Kerry Customer Service Award in association with Radio Kerry – Niamh Lynch Suits select
The Connect Kerry Young Entrepreneur award in association with Spin Southwest – Carly Donovan bluebird Care Kerry /west cork
The Connect Kerry Business Development award. In association with HQ Tralee – Elaine stack the Lingerie Room Listowel
The Connect Kerry Best Small Business- in association with Kingdom Printers – Tracy O’Neill Fitzpatrick’s, Market House, Caherciveen
The Connect Kerry One to Watch – Nuala Keane, Blossom Boutique Listowel
The Connect Kerry One to Watch in Professional Services – Deirdre Flynn, Solicitor Ardfert
The Connect Kerry Specialist In her business Award – Edel Lawlor, Expressive play kilflynn
The Connect Kerry Family Business of the year award – Heather O Sullivan, John Ross jeweller
The Connect Kerry Editor’s Choice Award – Jane Sharp Fitness
The Connect Kerry Reader’s Choice Award in association with That’s Perfect Tralee – Suzanne Raggett, Designer Flowers
The Connect Kerry Social Media Award – Jacqui Hurley /Mary Moloney, Mary Jays Boutique
The Connect Kerry Service to her chosen Industry Award – Dr Bridget O Brien.
The Connect Kerry Innovation award – Helen Sheehan Killarney, Grand Hotel
The Connect Kerry Focus on Nutrition and wellbeing – Kate Leen, Krave Lunch
The Connect Kerry Rising Star Award – Leonie Flaherty, Ashe Hotel Tralee
The Connect Kerry Most inspirational business woman -Caroline McEnery
The Connect Kerry Lifetime Achievement Award in Association with ABC CLEANING – Anne Foley, Nicks Restaurant, Killorglin.
Margaret Kissane, Publishing Editor, Connect Magazine
“The Connect Kerry Women in Business Awards was once again a wonderful success, now in its third year it’s wonderful to see so many new business women join us each year. We are delighted to be able to Honor what they do around the county on a daily basis and that is the reason these awards were created. We wish all our winners and everyone who participated continued success in the future.
