Eight women from across Kildare were honoured for their professionalachievements at the Network Ireland Kildare Businesswoman of the YearAwards on Friday night at the Osprey Hotel, Naas.Eight winners were chosen from 40 finalists and were announced at the annual awards ceremony. Theguests enjoyed a three course meal and musical entertainment from 52 nd Street.The winners were:Solo Businesswoman sponsored by Balloon HQ: Antoinette Coleman-Kelly, Wedding CelebrantAntoinetteEmerging Businesswoman sponsored by Millies: Fiona Smiddy, Green OutlookEstablished Businesswoman sponsored by ISS Facility Services Ltd: Allyson English, Jigsaw BetterBusinessEmployee - Rising Star sponsored by Reilly's Supervalu Sallins: Amanda Delaney, Johnny MagoryEmployee - Shining Star sponsored by Leinster Leader: Mercedes Bagnall, Lawlor's Of NaasCreative Professional sponsored by Les Kelly Photography: Tanya Ryan, Fiadh and FinnSTEM Professional sponsored by Life Credit Union: Nichola Kennedy, Kilcullen OpticianPower Within Champion sponsored by AIB: Ciara Dunne, Ceola LtdThere were also four businesswoman Highly Commended on the night: Mireia Lopez, DiscoveryPlaytime; Katie Mugan, Nursing Mama; Suzie Kenny, Fizz Bizz & Tara Lane, Centrepiece RosettesPresident of Network Ireland Kildare branch Emily Mahon congratulated this year’s award winnersand paid tribute to sponsors AIB, Life Credit Union, Leinster Leader and the judging panel for theirsupport:She said: “I am delighted for the winners and the recognition they have received. They weredeserving of their award and I am proud that they will be representing the Kildare Branch at thisyear's National Finals. They have the full support and backing of the committee and members whowill be cheering them on to go all the way.”AIB is Network Ireland’s Official Partner, and Aislinn deBarra, Head of Business Banking at AIB,said, “The annual awards are a unique opportunity to showcase the very best of femaleentrepreneurship and leadership. I have been honoured to be a
GALLERY: Network Ireland Kildare Businesswoman of the Year Awards in the Osprey Hotel
