Ireland is full of talented and dedicated female professionals. They 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. 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.

Application forms will open on Monday, 11th March 2024 at 9am, THE CLOSING DATE for applications will be Friday 19th April 2024 6pm

Take a look at the categories and the application form,take a look at our FAQs Click here 

and don’t forget to contact your local Network Ireland Branch for further details and support.If you have any questions

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Click here to read the Terms & Conditions for the Businesswoman of the Year Awards.

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Networker of the Year 2024

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. Eligibility: This category is open to all members to recognise what can be achieved by networking.

Eligibility: This category is open to all members to recognise what can be achieved by networking.

Click here to apply 

Employee – Shining Star

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.

Eligibility: More than 3 years at 1st Jan 2024 in a given profession.

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Employee – Rising Star

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.

Eligibility: Less than 3 years at 1st Jan 2024 in a given profession.

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Emerging Businesswoman

This category is to open 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 up a new business.

Eligibility: Less than 3 years in business on 1st Jan 2024, applicants must not have previously owned any other business in the previous 3 years (2021, 2022, 2023), number of employees is not a defined criteria for this category

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Solo Businesswoman

This award is to recognise solo businesswomen. The business can operate as a sole trader or limited company. This category is open to business owners.

Eligibility: Trading for 3 years or more at 1st Jan 2024, NO employees on payroll except the owner.

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Established Businesswoman

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.

Eligibility: More than 3 years in business on 1st Jan 2024, number of employees is defined as two or more for this category.

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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

Eligibility: The applicant can be a business owner or an employee in a relevant business.

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STEM Professional

This Individual award is to recognise professional women in STEM. This category is open to business owners or an employee working within the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics sector. This award will go to recognise the contribution of the individual to the STEM sector.

Eligibility: The applicant can be a business owner or an employee in a relevant business.

Click here to apply

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