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;