The eir VIP Publishing Power of Women Awards 2024 rewarding and celebrating Irish female entrepreneurs.

The eir VIP Publishing Power of Women Awards 2024 rewarding and celebrating Irish female entrepreneurs.

The eir VIP Publishing Power of Women Awards 2024 took place today, Friday, November 8th, at a lunch event in Dublin's five-star Anantara The Marker Hotel. Once again, eir were title sponsors of the inspiring awards, founded in 2021 by VIP Publishing.

The 4th annual awards - hosted by MC Maïa Dunphy - honoured and celebrated the outstanding achievements of over 110 of Ireland's most remarkable female entrepreneurs across 13 different categories.

Business owners, nominees and judges Pippa O'Connor Ormond, Kathryn Thomas, Mairead Ronan, Terrie McEvoy, Lisa Jordan, Jennifer Rock and Michelle Regazzoli Stone were among the 240 people gathered at Anantara The Marker Dublin, where awards were handed out to women working in the fields of fashion, beauty, wellness, digital & tech, creative, communications, sustainability and more.

Guests were treated to a reception featuring Tanqueray cocktails and a Bottega rosé courtesy of Very, along with a specially designed meal by executive chef, Gareth Mullins.

The organisers, VIP Publishing, were thrilled to partner with eir for a third year, supported by a prestigious group of Irish and international category sponsors including Very, Weir & Sons, Suir Engineering, Kérastase, Boots, Dr Hauschka, AYA supplements, Uniphar, Penneys, Lindt and Tanqueray Gin.

"At eir, our purpose is to connect for a better Ireland and we achieve this by empowering businesses and communities through connectivity. We are proud to sponsor the eir VIP Publishing Power of Women Awards, which reflect our commitment to supporting Ireland's female entrepreneurs and business leaders," says Susan Brady, Managing Director of Consumer and Small Business in eir,"These awards highlight the remarkable contributions of women who are driving progress and fostering a more inclusive, connected Ireland. Recognising their work is both inspiring and essential as we look toward a stronger, more equitable future."

WINNERS of eir Publishing Power of Women Awards 2024

The Digital & Tech Award, sponsored by eir

Rena Maycock (Chirp)

The Sustainability Award; sponsored by Suir Engineering

Ella de Guzman (Siopaella)

The Communications Award

Tara O'Connor (Tara O'Connor Consulting)

Beauty Industry, sponsored by Uniphar

Linda Stintson (Bellamianta)

The Fashion Retail Award, sponsored by Lindt

Fiona Heaney (FeeG)

The Wellness Award, sponsored by AYA

Kylie O'Donoghue (FemFuelz )

The Cosmetics & Skin Care Award, sponsored by Boots

Charlene Flanagan & Niamh Ryan (Ella & Jo)

The Accessories Award -

Lyndsey Cavanagh (One Dame Lane)

The Creative Award, sponsored by Dr. Hauschka

Audrey Hamilton (Audrey Hamilton Art)

The Hair Care Award, sponsored by Kérastase

Anita Donohue (Annutri)

The Lifestyle Award, sponsored by VERY

Una Leonard (2210 Patisserie)

The New Founder Award, sponsored by Weir & Sons

Olivia Humphries (Athena)

The Entreprenuer Of The Year Award, sponsored by Penneys

Lisa Jordan (Luna by Lisa)