At the launch of the Connect Kerry Lee Strand Women in Business Awards which will take place on June 5 at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel were, from left; Teresa Higgins Walker, representing Lee Strand; Margaret Brick of Connect Publications; Caroline McEnery, HR Suite; General Manager of Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Mark O’Sullivan and Dr Mary McCaffrey, Scotia Clinic.
THE inaugural Connect Kerry Lee Strand Women in Business Awards will take place in June and the organisers are looking for entries and nominations.
A Black Tie Gala Ceremony will be held on Friday,June 5 in Ballyroe Heights Hotel where winners will be announced.
Organised by Margaret Brick, Editor of Connect Magazine, the awards will celebrate and recognise the entrepreneurial talent and success of women who both own and manage businesses in Kerry.
There are 12 Overall Award Categories as follows
• The Lee Strand Connect Kerry Business of Fashion Award
• The Lee Strand Connect Kerry Business of Beauty Award
• The Lee Strand Connect Kerry Business of Retail Award
• The Lee Strand Connect Kerry Business of Health and Fitness Award
• The Lee Strand Connect Kerry Business of Education and Childcare Award
• The Lee Strand Connect Kerry Food Manufacturing Award
• The Lee Strand Connect Kerry Women in Technology Award
• The Lee Strand Connect Kerry Retail Manager Award
• The Lee Strand Connect Kerry Hospitality Award
• The Lee Strand Connect Kerry Services Award
• The Lee Strand Connect Kerry Craft Producers Award
• The Lee Strand Connect Kerry Start Up Business Award
There are three non entry awards, which will be chosen by the panel of judges and announced on the night. They are:
• The Lee Strand Award – Support to Women in Business in Kerry Award
• The Ballyroe Heights Hotel International Kerry Business Woman Award.
• The Connect Kerry Editor’s Choice Award.
Over the coming weeks, 10 finalists will be chosen by the panel of judges for each category and the overall winner will be announced on the night. Nominees will be profiled in Connect Kerry, and the overall winners will receive extensive coverage post event.
The Judging panel represents successful Kerry Businesswomen including, Caroline McEnery, HR Suite; Dr Mary McCaffrey, Scotia Clinic; Breda O’Dwyer, Manager Ceed at IT Tralee and Teresa Higgins Walker, representing Lee Strand.
To enter or nominate a business woman for the Awards, simply email: info@connectpublications.ie with a short bio and an image of the nominee.
For more information on how to enter or to book tickets to the awards please contact Margaret Brick on 086 2408237 / 066 7123954, pick up your free copy of Connect Magazine or visit www.connectpublications.ie
Closing date for entries to the awards is Friday April 24 and all finalists will be notified by May 5.
Tickets for the event are priced at €75 can be booked directly through Connect Kerry at sales@connectpublications.ie or call Margaret Brick at the above number.
