The Awards The Women in Business NI Awards 2011, supported by lead Sponsor, Deloitte and Media Partner, Irish News took place on the 17th of November at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, Shaws Bridge.
The range of entries from Multi nationals, to sole traders to start ups, illustrates the wonderful innovative, entrepreneurial and leadership skills possessed by Northern Ireland business women. Over £3300 was raised on the night for the Chair of WIBNI Edel Doherty's chosen charity 'Fields of Life' which means a new fresh drinking water Well will be built in Uganda. The Sponsors We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of our sponsors: With special thanks to Lead Sponsor: and Media Partner:
The Winners Congratulations to all of the Winners:
OUTSTANDING BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Deloitte
Winner: Orla Corr Business Development Director at McAvoy Group
As 2011 Businesswoman of the Year, Orla becomes the first- ever 'Entrepreneur in Residence' in the new Leadership Institute at Queen's University Belfast's Management School. Award FOR BEST NEW START-UP Winner: Barbara Hughes Managing Director / Owner Boozeberries Liqueurs AWARD FOR INNOVATION / ENTREPRENEURSHIP Winner (International): Orla Corr Business Development Director The McAvoy Group Winner (Indigenous): Shauna McCarney Managing Director Heavenly Tasty Organics AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING MANAGEMENT / LEADERSHIP Winner: Ann McGregor Chief Executive NICC AWARD FOR BEST IN MARKETING / COMMUNICATIONS Winner: Tracy Hamilton Director Mash Direct Ltd AWARD FOR BEST EXPORTER Winner: Celine Doherty Director Re-Gen Waste Ltd AWARD FOR SALESWOMAN OF THE YEAR Winner: Heather Boyle Managing Director A Slice of Heaven Ltd AWARD FOR BEST IN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Winner: Phyllis Agnew Senior Partner Tughans AWARD FOR BEST CUSTOMER SERVICES Winner: Caroline Currie Sales Director Autoline Insurance Group AWARD FOR BEST SOLE TRADER Winner: Jacqueline McGonigle Owner whatsonni.com AWARD FOR YOUNG BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR Winner: Cara Macklin Director Macklin Group
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