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Finalists of Limerick Businesswoman of the Year Awards announced
2023 Limerick Businesswoman of the Year Awards finalists announced. 2022 awards winners Ellen Tuffy, Eve Stafford, Emma Wilson Network Limerick President, Noreen McKenzie, network Ireland President, Anna Maria Courtney, Monica Forde and Maria Coakley
2023 Limerick Businesswoman of the Year Awards will be hotly contested by 30 businesswomen across 8 categories this year
The Network Ireland Limerick Businesswoman of the Year Awards, sponsored by LEO Limerick and AIB, will be hotly contested by 30 businesswomen across 8 categories this year.
Representing a broad range of businesses, everything from hospitality to finance to interior design, the contenders will find out their fate at a special gala awards ceremony on Wednesday 31 May at The Clayton Limerick.
The winners of each award category will then go on to compete at the Network Ireland National Businesswoman of the Year Awards which will be announced at a black tie gala ceremony on 29th September in Lawlors Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare.
The 8 categories include; Emerging New Businesswoman, Established Businesswoman, Solo Businesswoman, STEM Professional, Creative Professional, Rising Star Employee, Shining Star Employee and Networker of the 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. We’re looking forward to celebrating their success at the very special awards ceremony we have planned.”
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
Lorraine Galvin, Lorraine Galvin Music
Established Business
Olivia Buckley, Olivia Buckley International
Anne Marie Brosnan, Premier Tuition Centre
Denise Brazil, The Bedford Townhouse
Geri O’Toole, Geri Designs
Solo Businesswoman
Edwina Gore, Gore Communications
Aoife Fitzgerald, Aoife Fitzgerald Sports Massage
Fiona Brennan, Inspire Action Success
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
Michelle McNulty, Social Media Influencer & Marketing Executive The Alexander Dental Group
Rising Star Employee
Leah McMahon, Castle Capital Financial Planning
Sarah Mooney, Clayton Hotel
Danielle Markham, Eisner Amper Ireland
Shining Star Employee
Katie Brennan, 101 Limerick
Susan Walsh, Metis Ireland
Elaine Ryan, Clayton Hotel
Networker of the Year
Eve Stafford, Eve Stafford Soprano
Ellen Tuffy, Down Syndrome Limerick
Valerie Murphy, Valerie’s Breast Care
Edwina Gore, Gore Communications