The now annual Connect Kerry Women in Business Awards will take place at a black tie gala ceremony on Friday June 10th in Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee.
The event is organized by Margaret Kissane, publisher and editor of Kerry’s only monthly lifestyle glossy publication, Connect Magazine. The awards will celebrate and recognize the enormous entrepreneurial talent and success of women who own and manage businesses in Kerry. There are 14 overall award categories as follows: 1. The Connect Kerry Business Woman in Fashion Retail Award; 2. The Connect Kerry Business Woman in the Business of Beauty Award; 3. The Connect Kerry Business Woman in the Business of Hair Award; 4.
The Connect Kerry Business Woman in Retail or Consumer Business Award; 5. The Connect Kerry Business Woman in Health and Wellness Award; 6. The Connect Kerry Business Woman in Education and Childcare Award; 7. The Connect Kerry Business Woman in Food Production Award; 8. The Connect Kerry Business Women in
Technology Award; 9. The Connect Kerry Business Woman in Design Award; 10. The Connect Kerry Business Woman in Hospitality Award; 11. The Connect Kerry Business Woman in Business Services Award; 12. The Connect Kerry Business Woman in the Craft industry Award; 13. The Connect Kerry New Business Award; 14. The Connect Kerry Medical Profession Award.
Panel of Judges
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 that night.
“The Connect Kerry Women in Business Awards will honour all ladies who have established a business, or who may be in a managerial role in a business in Kerry,” said Margaret Kissane, publishing editor of Connect Magazine.
“Each category will be supported by local businesses and we greatly appreciate the back-up from those who have agreed to support the awards to date. We look forward to welcoming the nominees and their family and friends to the awards night in Ballyroe Heights Hotel.
“Closing date for applications is April 30th so we ask you to forward your name or the name of the person you wish to nominate with no more than 100 words of a citation. Each application must be accompanied by a photograph of the nominated person,” said Ms. Kissane.
All applications to http:margaret@connectpublications.ie
