Female entrepreneurs honoured at Powerhouse Awards 2024
Lucy Gernon was named Businesswoman of the Year at the Powerhouse Awards 2024
THE exceptional achievements of female entrepreneurs in Co Carlow were honoured recently at the Powerhouse Awards 2024 hosted by Carlow County Council’s Local Enterprise Office. More than 120 female entrepreneurs and their supporters gathered at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel for the awards, with Joanne Sweeney as master of ceremonies.
These awards highlight and celebrate women’s professional achievements, welcoming entries from female-led businesses in the county. This year, 37 exceptional finalists were shortlisted, representing the strength, creativity and resilience of female entrepreneurship across the county.
In a new and exciting addition to the awards, all finalists will be invited to participate in a special Masterclass Away Day in January. This exclusive masterclass, facilitated by Orlaith Carmody of Carmody Coaching and Consulting, will provide finalists with expert insights into business strategy, leadership and personal development, offering a unique opportunity to further enhance their professional and personal growth.
Out of an impressive pool of applications, ten winners were recognised for their exceptional contributions across diverse categories:
Start-up of the Year 2024: Laura Mullin, The Old Post Office Café Creative Businesswoman of the Year: Emma Butler White, Meadows Interiors Best Customer Service: Grainne Aylmer, Aylmer Solicitors Best in Professional Services: Sinead Mulvihill, S&R Property Experts Outstanding Management and Leadership: Linda Cummins, Pelo Hairdressing, Carlow EmpowerHER Green Business: Alison Lyons, H2..OH!
Digital Transformation of the Year: Caitriona Cullen, Cullen Nurseries Young Businesswoman of the Year: Shauna Doyle, Doyle’s Tarmacadam Ltd Lifetime Achievement Award: Dympna Bramley, Bramley Jewellers Businesswoman of the Year: Lucy Gernon, 360 LeadHERship Training and Development.
Powerhouse Women in Business Network co-ordinator Melissa Doyle highlighted the impact of the awards.
“The Powerhouse Women in Business Awards shine a spotlight on incredible women shaping industries and communities. Each of the finalists and winners showcase the resilience, innovation and leadership of female entrepreneurs in Co Carlow.” For more information about the Powerhouse Women in Business programme, visit www.localenterprise.ie/carlow or contact Melissa Doyle at enterprise@carlowcoco.ie or 059 9129783.
