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Nominations Sought For Women In Business Awards

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Margaret Kissane, Editor, Connect Kerry and organiser of Connect Kerry Women in Business Awards with this year’s Judges (back from left), Orla Diffily, Jill Hannon, John Canty and Antoinette Butler.

THE deadline for nominations for the third annual Connect Kerry Women in Business Awards is fast approaching.

People are being asked to enter yourself or nominate a business woman you feel deserves recognition, in the awards which celebrate and recognise the enormous entrepreneurial talent and success of women who both own and manage businesses in Kerry. The deadline for entries is May 4.

The awards, organised by Margaret Kissane, publisher and editor Connect Magazine,  will be announced at a Black Tie Gala Ceremony on Friday June 9 in Ballyroe Heights Hotel.

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The judges for the awards have just been announced. They are Jill Hannon, Shane Finn, Antoinette Butler, John Canty and Orla Diffily.

There are 14 Overall Award Categories as follows;

• The Connect Kerry Business Woman in Fashion Retail Award
• The Connect Kerry Business Woman in Fashion Design and Millinery
• The Connect Kerry Business Woman in the Business of Tourism Award.
• The  Connect Kerry Business Woman in Retail or Consumer Business Award
• The Connect Kerry Business Woman in Health and Wellness  Award
• The Connect Kerry Business Woman in  Education and Childcare Award
• The Connect Kerry Business Woman in Food Production Award
• The Connect Kerry Business Women in Technology Award
• The Connect Kerry Business Woman in  Marketing and Events Award
• The Connect Kerry Business Woman in Hospitality Award
• The Connect Kerry Business Woman in Business Services Award.
• The Connect Kerry  New  Business Award
• The Connect Kerry Community Champion Award.
• The Connect Kerry Outstanding Manager  Award

There will be a maximum of 10 finalists in each category chosen by the panel of judges and the overall winner will be announced on the night.

There are also a number of special non-nomination awards which will also be announced on the night, including the Connect Kerry Lifetime Achievement Award.

“The Connect Kerry Women in Business Awards will honour all women who have established a business, or who may be running a business in a managerial role,” said Margaret Kissane.

“Each category will be supported by local businesses and we greatly appreciate the support that the companies in Kerry are giving our finalists and this annual event. We have a number of award sponsorship opportunities remaining should your business wish to be associated with this prestigious event. Nominations close on May 4th so we look to hearing from you,” said Margaret.

Visit www.connectpublications.ie or visit the facebook page Connect Kerry Women in Business awards for more information.

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Gala Awards Ceremony For Kerry’s Women In Business

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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.