Tipperary business wins Enterprise Award and will represent county at National ceremony

Nutshed from Nenagh has been named as Tipperary’s National Enterprise Award Winners for 2024.

The Local Enterprise Office have announced that owners Evie and Eliza Ward will be sent forward to represent the county at the National Enterprise Awards Ceremony in Dublin this May.

The sisters - in 2018 - launched their award-winning single-origin peanut butters in shops nationwide and they have expanded their range of peanut butter-based products to much success in the interim, which has culminated in the duo receiving the award for their venture.

Last Monday signalled the start of Local Enterprise Week with 16 events across the county aimed at helping local small businesses to grow.

The schedule includes an Artificial Intelligence Workshop at The Abbey Court Hotel Nenagh, a Green Hub launch at The Ballykisteen Hotel, and a Celebration of International Women’s Day which in The Aherlow House Hotel.

There’s also a major Retail Symposium at the Horse & Jockey Hotel on Wednesday night. The Retail Edge event is set to equip local retailers with invaluable insights and strategies, featuring expert speakers, industry leaders, and mentors.

They will be hoping to be successful at the National Award in Dublin next May.