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Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2025
Please note that applications for 2025 have now closed!
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About the AwardsIreland is full of talented and dedicated female professionals who have successful careers and run successful businesses, but in many cases also juggle the needs of their families, plus are involved in the community and carry out voluntary work. Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year Awards are designed to recognise the achievement of these women. The Awards are divided into 8 categories, see listed below, so there is a category suitable for every professional woman. Previous applicants have benefited from publicity in print media and social media, both locally and nationally. Throughout the process of applying for these awards, applicants get a chance to review their current position, think about their future direction, improve strategic focus and learn more about themselves and what they would like to achieve in the future. This year we will run 17 Local branch finals. The winners of these will go forward to represent their branch at a national level. Winners are chosen by a panel of business experts based on the information supplied in the application form. The judging panels are looking for women who understand business, who are passionate about their career/business, and who show a determination to succeed no matter what life throws at them. Award Categories 2025 Networker of the Year Sponsored by Network Ireland Networking is about developing relationships. It’s about creating opportunities, while leading, supporting, and collaborating with others. Networking encourages members to make new friends, build relationships, and create new business connections. Through these new relationships you can develop your personal & professional network. You do not have to have served on a committee to be recognised for this award. Network Ireland’s wish is to showcase each and every member. This award is to recognise members who have successfully used their Network Ireland membership to lead, support & collaborate with other members whilst achieving their own goals. Our 2025 Finalists
Emerging BusinesswomanSponsored by Enterprise IrelandThis category is open to professional Women who have started trading in their first business. The business entity can operate as a sole trader/partnership or limited company which is less than 3 years old. This category is designed to recognise the challenges and highlight the achievements that these women have encountered establishing a new business. Our 2025 Finalists
Solo BusinesswomanSponsored by AmazonThis award is to recognise solo businesswomen. The business can operate as a sole trader or limited company. This category is open to business owners. Our 2025 Finalists
Established BusinesswomanSponsored by AIB This category is to recognise professional Women who have been operating/running a business and trading for 3 years or more. They must employ 2 or more employees. The business entity can operate as a sole trader/partnership or limited company. These women will be able to show the impact that they create running their business. Our 2025 Finalists
Employee Rising StarSponsored by McKenna creative Marketing SOLUTIONS This award is open to professional women working within a company who have made important advances in their chosen career path and are acknowledged as a future leader in business while showing passion and drive for their work. It is open to employees who are starting out on their career. Our 2025 Finalists
Employee Shining StarSponsored by Local enterprise Ireland This award is open to professional women, who demonstrate ambition and dedication to their careers. It is open to employees who can show excellence and commitment in her chosen career. Our 2025 Finalists
Creative ProfessionalSponsored by Kerry county Council Creative Professional This category is to recognise creative professional women. Examples of creative professionals include: Artists, Sculptors, Musicians, Photographers, Poets, Songwriters, Dancers, Singers, Architects, Make-up artists, Stylists, Bakers. This award will go to recognise the creative achievements of the individual. Our 2025 Finalists
STEM ProfessionalSponsored by Astellas This Individual award is to recognise professional women in STEM. This category is open to business owners or an employees working within the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics sector. This award will go to recognise the contribution of the individual to the STEM sector. Our 2025 Finalists
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