More than 550 people filled Belfast’s Crowne Plaza Hotel for the ceremony which brought together female entrepreneurs and businesswomen from all sectors. Sponsored by Virgin Media O2 Business, the awards drew more than 230 submissions, and on the night honoured 18 inspiring women and one outstanding business organisation.
The Business Woman of the Year 2024 award was presented to Vicky Davies, chief executive of Danske Bank, whose career in the banking sector spans two decades. Meanwhile, Ashleigh Averell, from Greenisland, was awarded the coveted prize of Young Businesswoman of the Year.
Lorraine Acheson, managing director, Women in Business, said: “Our 12th Awards ceremony was a room full of amazing talent as Women in Business continues to not only celebrate, but empower and inspire women to achieve their business ambitions. Congratulations to all of the 2024 winners and finalists, we wish you every success in your future endeavours.”
Here’s a selection of photographs featuring recipients from Ballymena, Banbridge, Carrickfergus, and Derry-Londonderry, Greenisland, Larne and Lisburn.
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Lisburn-based Louise Crothers, manager at R L Services Plant Hire and Training, who took home the award for Best Customer Service (Small Business), with Sinead Cavanagh, from award sponsor Irish News and Lorraine Acheson, managing director Women in Business. Photo: Women in Business
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Banbridge's Loraa White, from Music Video Marketplace, received the Award for Excellence in IT from Marie Doyle, of category sponsor Deloitte and Anne Clydesdale, vice chair Women in Business board. Photo: Women in Business
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Micaela Diver, from Derry-Londonderry, partner at A&L Goodbody, who picked up the Corporate Award for Best in Professional Services, with Tanya Martin from category sponsor IQ&Co and Anne Clydesdale, vice chair Women in Business board. Photo: Women in Business