Northern Ireland's exceptional businesswomen were celebrated for their outstanding achievements at the Women in Business Awards on Thursday 7th March when a sell-out audience of more than 550 filled Belfast’s Crowne Plaza Hotel.

In its 12th year, the 2024 ceremony brought together female entrepreneurs and businesswomen from all sectors to recognise, reward and celebrate the very best of local talent at the only ceremony of its kind in Northern Ireland.

Sponsored by Virgin Media O2 Business for the sixth consecutive year, the Awards set a new record with more than 230 submissions, and on the night honoured eighteen inspiring women and one outstanding business organisation. Read more here.

Awards Winners 2024

Advancing Diversity - Corporate | Sponsored by Queen's Business School
Individual Winner – Fernanda Soares (Version 1)
Best Customer Service - Corporate | Sponsored by The Irish News
Corporate Winner – Charlotte O’Kane (Spirit AeroSystems)
 
Best Customer Service - Small Business | Sponsored by The Irish News
Small Business Winner – Louise Crothers (R L Services Plant Hire & Training)
Best Green Business - Corporate | Sponsored by Version 1
Corporate Winner – Judy McElroy (NIE Networks)
Best Green Business - Small Business | Sponsored by Version 1
Small Business Winner – Gillian McKee (Giraffe Associates)
Best in Professional Services - Corporate | Sponsored by IQ & Co
Corporate Winner – Micaela Diver (A&L Goodbody)
Best in Professional Services - Small Business | Sponsored by IQ & Co
Small Business Winner – Angela Montgomery (Pytilia)
Best Marketing Campaign - Corporate | Sponsored by TP ICAP
Corporate Winner – Sarah Owens (GLL)
Best Marketing Campaign - Small Business | Sponsored by TP ICAP
Small Business Winner – Deborah Loughran (Kings Communication)
Best New Start Up | Sponsored by Go Succeed
Winner – Louise Adams (Cultshe)
Best Small Business | Sponsored by Danske Bank
Winner – Gemma Murphy (Jack Murphy Jewellers)
Excellence in IT | Sponsored by Deloitte
Winner – Loraa White (Music Video Marketplace)
Outstanding Innovation | Sponsored by Belfast Harbour
Corporate Winner – Brigid Derry (Derry Bros Shipping & Customs Clearance)

Award Categories 2024

2023 Winners

Award for Advancing Diversity in the Workplace
Individual Winner | Sarah Balmforth, Hughes Insurance
Organisation Winner | Fibrus

Award for Best Customer Service
Corporate Winner | Paula Mooney, Leckey
Small Business Winner | Roisin O’Hare, Brand Elevation

Award for Best in Professional Services
Corporate Winner | Joanne Alexander, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Small Business Winner | Melanie Dawson, Origin 7 Ltd

Award for Best Marketing Campaign
Corporate Winner | Claire Hale, Dale Farm Ltd
Small Business Winner | Roisin O’Hare, Brand Elevation

Award for Best New Start Up
Winner | Rabab Flack, Causeway Clear Ears

Award for Best Small Business
Winner | Tracey McNally, Ecohog Ltd

Award for Outstanding Innovation
Corporate Winner | Gabriela Martin, Concentrix Europe LTD
Small Business Winner | Ineke Rentmeesters, Ubloquity

Award for Best Green Business
Winner | Grainne O’Loane, Fish City

Award for Excellence in IT
Winner | Shannon Stronge, BT

Award for Outstanding Mentor
Winner | Lenore Rice, Wilson Nesbitt Solicitors

Award for Outstanding Management and Leadership
Winner | Tanya Martin, IQ & Co Ltd

Award for Young Business Woman of the Year
Winner | Niamh McCarthy, Niamh Designs

Business Woman of the Year
Winner | Jackie Henry, Deloitte

Get in touch with your enquiries: awards@womeninbusinessni.com

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