Host of prizes handed out at Network Ireland Kilkenny Women in Business Awards

Winners have been announced for the Network Ireland Kilkenny Women in Business Awards. 

Following a journey of applications and interviews, the event took place last night at Lyrath Estate Hotel.

Category winners go forward to the national stage later this year:

• Networker of the Year: Aisling Delaney, Equal Vibes
• Emerging New Businesswoman of the Year: Ciara O’Connor, O’Connor’s Music School
• Solo Businesswoman of the Year: Denise Murphy, Dee Murphy Coaching
• Established Businesswoman: Nicola Kieran, Institute of Dermal Science Ireland, Noka Aesthetics and Health
• Early Career Employee: Angie Mullins, Kilkenny Food Tours
• Advanced Career Employee: Jo McCarthy, Castlecomer Discovery Park
• Creative Professional: Gail Daniels, Bo Bar Soap
• STEM Professional of the Year: Toluwani Akaehomen

In addition there were a number of Highly Commended prizes handed out;

• Diana Banana Songs
• Sandra Kravale, McGuire Haulage
• Courtney Cass, Lyrath Estate
• Ella Dunphy, DNG Ella Dunphy
• Lucy Condon, VenueGolf for Women

KCLR’s Aisling McDonald was at the event and spoke to some of those involved;

Stay tuned for more on The KCLR Daily (10am-1pm).