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THE Connect Kerry Women In Business Awards are back and the finalists in a range of categories have been announced ahead of the event in The Rose Hotel, Tralee on Friday, June 10.
Returning after a gap of three years due to COVID, over 100 women have been nominated for awards at the event (see list below), the highlight of which will be the announcement of the recipient of the Connect Kerry Lifetime Achievement Award.
The event organiser and publisher of Connect Kerry Magazine, Margaret Kissane, said: “Many businesses would not thrive without the dynamic women who are leaders in their areas of expertise, commitment to their customers and loyalty to their colleagues. These women are not only celebrated throughout the county, but across Ireland and around the world. It’s a joy to celebrate their achievements while showcasing and acknowledge the high standards of product and service they provide.”
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This year’s panel of judges will include Helen O’Sullivan – Murphy of O’Sullivan’s Bakery;
Danny Leane of Annburys Tralee; Siobhan Donnelly, Marketing Manager Cara Credit Union; Mary B Teahan of Irish Drain Services and Coleen Shannon of AIB Bank Listowel.
Award-winning Broadcaster, PR Consultant and General Manager of Kerry Mental Health Association, John Drummey, is looking forward to hosting the event once again.
Tickets for the Connect Kerry Women In Business Awards at the Rose Hotel, Tralee on Friday 10th June with only a limited number still available from Margaret Kissane on 086-2408237. For more information, contact info@connectpublications.ie.
The nominees are….
BUSINESS OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Ailis Brosnan — Ailis Brosnan Wellness
Neasa O Connor — Enhance Wellness Dingle
Fiona Costello — Physiotherapist Tralee
Deirdre Geaney — D Movement Gym Dingle
Marion Godley — Kerryhead/Balltheigue FRC
Mairead McMahon — Achieve Fitness
Martina Farrell — Move with Martina Ballybunion
Jasmin Stallard — New Wave Therapy
Michelle Roche — Senses Wellness Castleisland
Madeline Walsh — Mountain Adventure Walks
BUSINESS SERVICES
Louise McGillycuddy — The Brand Geeks
Emma Larkin — Emma Larkin Books
Celene Maloney — Creative Media
Fiona Leahy — LEO Kerry
Teresa O Shea , Lorna GriffinIPS — IPS Kerry
BUSINESS OF INSURANCE, LAW FINANCE HR
Nicola O Sullivan — HR Manager KDYS
Mary Gardiner — Community Guard
Susan Kelly — HR Manager Rose Hotel
Vivian O Shea — Solicitor
BUSINESS OF CHILDCARE SERVICES
Edel Lawlor — Expressive Play therapy
Lorraine Smith Ross — Alanadale Childcare
Clodagh O Sullivan — Expressive Play therapy
Donna Griffin — Creative Kids Killarney
Margaret Gilbert — Life and Parent Coach
Joelene Wallace — Oakview Childcare Services
BUSINESS OF TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Katrina Galvin — Dance Teacher
Laura Lee Curtin — Music Teacher
Mary Murphy — Lecturer Kerry College
Niamh Dwyer — My Career Plan
Nora Daly — NLN
Donna Nelan — Source Training and Development
Aoife O Reilly — South Kerry Skillnet
Margaret Gilbert — Life and Parent Coach
Orla Coughlan — Riasc Partnership
BUSINESS OF ENTERTAINMENT
Tania O Sullivan — Singer
Lisa Curran — Singer
Kathrina Galvin — Singer
Grace Foley — Singer
Mary Culloty O Sullivan — Singer
Miriam, Breeda, Aine Moriarty — Johnnys Cottage
Laura Lee Curtin — Singer
Cathriona O Sullivan — Singer
BUSINESS OF FASHION RETAIL
Carina O Shea — Carinas Killorglin
Sarah Blake — East 73rd Ballybunion
Nuala Keane — Blossom Boutique Listowel
BUSINESS OF TECHNOLOGY
Marie Carroll O Sullivan — Killarney
Tara o Donoghue — Killarney
Angela Stack — Code Stack
Caroline Flynn — Caroline Flynn Photography
Ciara O Donnell — Ciara O Donnell Photo
BUSINESS OF RETAIL CONSUMER SERVICES
Sarah Barron — Dizzy Designs
Geraldine Kelly — Very Vintage Occasions
Emer Leahy — The Rock Deli, Rock Street Tralee
Grainne Ryle — Ryle Pharmacy Ashe Street
Sarah O Connor — Listowel Garden Centre
Sarah Dineen — Caragh Jewellers Killarney
Teresa Lovell Parkinson — Oriflame Cosmetics
BUSINESS OF CREATIVE DESIGN
Lauryn Moore — Twin Flame Apparel
Cathy Troth — Designer
Deirdre DE Burca — De Burca Designs
Anushka Wolf — Unique Goldsmith
Christine De Vries — House Of Kerry
Fran Fogarty — Lilymais
Reelika Ollo — Reel designs Castleisland
Nina Finn-Kelcey — Izzy and Jules Creations
Sarah Barron — Dizzy Designs
BUSINESS OF FOOD PRODUCTION
Billy Jo O Connor — Leagh Farm
Mary Thea — Kerry Kefir
Sherly Thornton — Moms Porter Cake
Nicola Lynch — Zenergy Juices
Niamh O Carroll — Bakes by Niamh
Orla Walsh — Ballydonoghue Cookery School
Aisling Griffin — Ash Bakes
NEW BUSINESS AWARD
Niamh O Carroll — Bakes By Niamh
Hollie Lynch — Sugar Hype
Lauren Dineen — Baby Deals Ireland
Katelyn Barry — Pretty Glam Creations
Catherine Casey — The Marketing Club
Bernie o Donoghue — Elevate Weddings and Events
Tina Fitzmaurice — Tina’s Flower Stories
Nicola Lawless — Dedannan Engineering
Linda Hussey — Bonay Baby and Kids Boutique
Orla Coughlan — Dingle Wellness
BUSINESS OF MARKETING AND EVENTS
Celene Moloney — Creative Media
Anita Michalek — De Dannan Group
Emma Gill — Affinity Communications
Bernie o Donoghue — Elevate wedding and Events
Nicola O Sullivan — Nicola O Sullivan PR and events
Catherine Casey — The Marketing Club
Sharon Devine — Listowel Garden Centre
Fallon Moore — Irish Food Awards
OUTSTANDING MANAGER
Mary Fitzgerald — Comfort for Chemo
Joelene Wallace — Oakview Childcare Services
Aoife O Reilly — South Kerry Skillnet
Siobhan Sweeney — Recovery Haven
Kerry Brassil — Listowel Garden Centre
Teresa Lovell Parkinson — Oriflame Cosmetics
YOUNG BUSINESS WOMAN
Hollie Lynch — Sugar Hype
Deirdre Geaney — D Movement Gym Dingle
Phillippa Ball — Pippas Pets
Katelyn Barry — Pretty Glam Creations
Mairead Roberts — Listowel Garden Centre
Linda Hussey — Bonay Baby and Kids Boutique
FLORISTRY/ HORTICULTURE
Maura Sheehy — Mauras Cottage Flowers
Caroline O Connor — Flowers BY Caroline
Tina Fitzmaurice — Tina’s Flower Stories
Jen O Leary Collins — Flowers BY Jen
Kerry Brassil — Listowel Garden Centre
VETERINARY GROOMING AND ANIMAL CARE
JO Arbon — Holistic Hound
Lynne Stratton — Muddy Paws Dingle
Aine Stack — Muddy Paws Grooming Listowel
Karrie Holmes — Holmes Veterinary
Dr Carina Mederle — All Creatures Vet Centre Kenmare
Dr Aine Murphy — All Care Vets Killarney
The Pawpad — The Pawpad Tralee
Phillipa Ball — Pippas Pets
Kiera Moran — Kieras Grooming Rock Street
CONSTRUCTION ART/DESIGN AND AUCTIONEERING
Daire McCann — WHGiles
Hilary Donaghy — Sherry Fitzgerald Tralee
Majella O Sullivan — Kenmare Properties
Tara Horan — Interior Design
COMMUNITY CHAMPION
Mary Fitzgerald — Comfort for Chemo
Lisa Curran — Autism Awareness
Mary Gardiner — Community Garda
Miriam Moriarty Owens — Community worker
Patricia Sheehan — Palliative Care
Marie Carroll O Sullivan — Community worker Killarney
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