Powerhouse Women in Business Awards 2023
The Powerhouse Women in Business Awards acknowledges and celebrates women's professional achievements.
- Would you like to secure an elevated status in the business community?
- Gain PR exposure for your brand?
- Or just enjoy the acknowledgement and celebration of a job well done!
The Carlow County Council Local Enterprise Office is delighted to announce they are hosting another Powerhouse Women in Business Awards on Friday 10th November 2023 with MC, Sile Seoige.
The Awards aim to acknowledge and promote SMEs based in County Carlow who have developed their business. The awards is open to companies and individuals with less than 10 full time employees based in County Carlow. There are many reasons why companies should enter business awards. Winning or even being shortlisted for a business award can help to raise a company's profile, demonstrate its expertise and credibility, boost employee morale, improve customer service, attract new talent, and provide networking opportunities.
When entering business awards, it is important to choose the right awards for the company, do research on the competition and judging criteria, highlight the company's strengths and achievements, and get help from others if needed.
The winner of each of six categories will receive:
- A trophy
- All winning businesses will benefit from being featured in a Media Profile
The winner of the employee of the year will receive:
- A trophy
- A €200 Love Carlow Shopping Voucher
The overall winner will receive a trophy and €1,000
All shortlisted finalists will get a framed certificate.
Each category will have up to 5 shortlisted entrants. The judging panel for the 2023 Awards are:
- Jacqui McNabb - Head of Enterprise - Kildare County Council - Local Enterprise Office
- Caroline Hoffman - Chief Executive - Laois Chamber Alliance
- Kieran Comerford - Head of Economic Development & Enterprise - Carlow County Council - Local Enterprise Office
The award categories are:
1) Powerhouse - Female Entrepreneur of the Year
This award is awarded to an overall winner who has demonstrated in their application they have clear vision for their business and has achieved significant growth in the past 12 months. All shortlisted entrants will be considered for this award.
2) Powerhouse - Creativity Award
This award focuses on the use of creativity in the design and delivery of products and services by a business owner and their team.
3) Powerhouse - Excellence in Personal Services,
This award celebrates excellence in Personal Services and a business that has the customer at the middle of their core focus.
4) Powerhouse - Best Newcomer/Start-up of the Year
This award celebrates a start company in their first 24 months of trading
5) Powerhouse - Digital Marketing Award
This award is presented to the business who demonstrates their excellence in Digital Marketing in their business.
6) Powerhouse - Employee of the Year Award
Each Shortlisted Finalist will have the opportunity to nominate an employee who will be considered for the Employee of the Year Award.
Entries open from 6th September 2023 - 11th October 2023. Finalists will receive 4 free tickets to the County Carlow - Powerhouse Women in Business Awards which will be held on 10th November 2023. Each of the finalists will be invited a Business Development Day in Qtr. 1 , 2024.
The event will commence at 6.30pm with Dinner followed by the awards ceremony.