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Join us on Thursday 7th March 2024 at Belfast's Crowne Plaza Hotel for the annual Women in Business Awards, where we will celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of women business leaders across Northern Ireland.

The Women in Business Awards have been a beacon of recognition and celebration for over a decade and applications will open on Monday 13th November 2023.

Our host, Pamela Ballantine will guide us through the gala awards ceremony, sponsored by Virgin Media O2 Business, as we get set to honour the trailblazing women who have achieved excellence across various local sectors and industries.

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Award Categories 2024

Advancing Diversity in the Workplace

Recognising a business and/or woman who has championed diversity within the workplace and can demonstrate the benefits of this. There will be two winners in this category: An individual winner who has advanced diversity in their workplace and a company winner that has clearly demonstrated diversity and inclusive best practice.

Best Customer Service

Recognising a woman who can demonstrate that she truly has the customer at the heart of her business. The winner will demonstrate ongoing improved performance standards and customer impact in the delivery of products and services. There will be two winners - one winner will be a corporate employee and one from a small business of less than 50 employees.

Outstanding Innovation

Recognising a woman who has demonstrated a flair for innovation in business. Whether it’s a new idea, product, service, technology, process or application this award will go to the individual who has transformed their business through innovation. There will be 2 winners - one winner who is a corporate employee and one from a small business of less than 50 employees.

Best Green Business

Recognising a woman who has worked to ensure that sustainability is at the very core of their business. There will be two winners in this category - one winner will be a corporate employee and one from a small business of less than 50 employees.

Outstanding Apprentice

Recognising an outstanding woman currently undertaking any type of apprenticeship programme, demonstrating exemplary effort, commitment and achievement.

Best in Professional Services

Recognising a woman who consistently exceeds the requirements of internal and external customers. This individual consistently meets or exceeds challenging objectives to deliver the highest levels of service responsiveness and innovation within a professional practice. There will be two winners - one winner will be a corporate employee and one from a small business of less than 50 employees.

Young Businesswoman of the Year

Recognising the outstanding work of a young woman in any aspect of business activity - from entrepreneur to corporate professional. Nominees must be 30 years or under on 23rd January 2024.

Outstanding Management & Leadership

Recognising an outstanding female manager/leader who has demonstrated exceptional vision and leadership in their business.

Best Small Business

Recognising an outstanding woman led small business which demonstrates a high level of service, is profitable and is innovative in its thinking. This business may be a sole trader, a partnership, a social enterprise, or a small private sector company with a maximum of 25 employees.

Excellence in IT

Recognising a woman who can demonstrate the most successful and innovative use of IT within their business, this could be via software technologies, online businesses or best use of social media and digital technologies. There will be two winners - one winner will be a corporate employee and one from a small business of less than 50 employees.

Best Marketing Campaign

Recognising a woman who can demonstrate how they implemented a successful marketing campaign within the last year which has had positive results and outcomes for their business. There will be two winners - one winner will be a corporate employee and one from a small business of less than 50 employees.

Outstanding Mentor

Recognising an individual who has given generously of their time to support, guide, challenge and encourage female mentees to success. This category is open to all genders.

Best New Start Up

Recognising a woman behind an outstanding new start up demonstrating high levels of innovation service and profit. The business must be less than 1 years old i.e. began trading after 31st January 2023.
Dates you need to know

  • Closing Date for Award Submissions | Please complete and return applications by no later than 12 noon on Monday 22nd January 2024.

  • Judging of Applications | Takes place on Thursday 25th or Friday 26th January 2024.

  • Finalists Announced | Exclusively in The Irish News on Thursday 1st February 2024.

  • Finalists Lunch | Takes place on W/c 19th February 2024.

  • Awards Gala | Takes place on Thursday 7th March 2024.

Terms & Conditions

1. Entrants must be based and have an office located in Northern Ireland.

2. Please ensure nominees are available on Thursday 7th March 2024 for the Awards Gala.

3. An application form will need to be completed for each entrant. The information provided will be disclosed only to the judges. Do not send any other documents / supporting materials as these will not be accepted.

4. There will be one winner per category (unless otherwise stated).

5. The judges’ decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into before or after the judging. All decisions regarding the judging process are made by our judging panel.

6. Details provided in the application form will potentially be used, with approval, for press releases and web content if the nominee is placed as a finalist or winner, so please ensure it is factually correct - we will not be liable for inaccuracies published based on nomination content and changes may not be possible after publication.

7. Applications that do not meet the entry criteria will not be accepted.

8. Entrants can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else.

9. Entrants can apply for more than one category but must submit a full application each time i.e. one category per application.

10. Please complete the online entry process by no later than 12 noon on Monday 22nd January 2024.

Extra info
Recognition as a Women in Business award finalist and winner holds great prestige. You can benefit from increased media coverage and profiling, offering unique business opportunities that can help to drive your business forward. All finalists will join the Women in Business Award Finalist Alumnae – a group specially created to offer all finalists the opportunity to network with like-minded businesswomen and to stimulate opportunity for both personal and professional development.
 
All finalists will also have the opportunity to take part in an exclusive Finalist Retreat, where they will come together to be inspired by a range of speakers and network with their peers. More details will be unveiled in the coming months!
Support Webinar on how to enter

Women in Business Awards | Creating an award-winning entry | Wed 10th Jan 2024 | 10.00am - 11.00am

We are hosting this short webinar to provide you with the essential need to know information on what to do and what not to do when it comes to submitting your entry for 2024. You will also get to hear from the Young Businesswoman of the Year 2023, Niamh McCarthy of Niamh Designs on the Why? How? and What's  Next? in her remarkable path to success.

Whether you're a business owner or nominating someone in your professional network, this webinar is designed to offer invaluable insights. Learn how to elevate your entry and stand out in the crowd by mastering effective storytelling and showcasing your achievements.

We will also take you through the steps to navigate our Awards submission portal in advance of the deadline at 12 noon on Monday 22nd January.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW
 

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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