Finalist have been announced for the 2024 Powerhouse women in Business Awards

The Carlow County Council Local Enterprise Office has announced the finalists for the 2024 Powerhouse Women in Business Awards.

The awards will take place on the 21st of November 2024 at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow.

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Cathaoireach of Carlow County Council, Fergal Browne, has congratulated the finalists:

"As we celebrate the remarkable achievements of this year’s Powerhouse finalists, we are reminded that our community’s true strength lies in the vision, resilience, and leadership of its people. These women exemplify what it means to turn challenges into opportunities, and their success stories inspire all of us to aim higher."

"Their contributions are not only shaping the future of business in Carlow but also setting a powerful example for the next generation. Best of luck to all the finalists. Your hard work, passion, and dedication have already made you stand out, and we look forward to seeing you continue to inspire and lead."

The finalists for the awards are as follows:

Powerhouse - Start-up of the Year 2024

-Alex Kelly of Flowerchild
-Rachel Doyle of Blueberry Soul
-Laura Mullin of The Old Post Office Café
-Noelle Bolger, Maria Haberlin & Karen Foley of Strands
-Cheryl Stanley of Lazer Now

Powerhouse - Creative Businesswoman of the Year 2024

-Emma Butler of White Meadows Interiors
-Amanda Shasha of Steadfast Creations
-Lorraine Glover of LoGlow by Lorraine Glover
-Lesley Kelly of 5th Wall Interiors

Powerhouse - Best Customer Service 2024

-Dympna Bramley of Bramley Jewellers
-Jane Kavanagh of Feedalpa
-Grainne Aylmer of Aylmer Solicitors
-Ann O’Neill of ANNO Beauty Studio
-Delia Nicolcea of ND Beauty & Holistic Centre

Powerhouse - Best in Professional Services 2024

-Sinead Mulvihill of Sinead Mulvihill T/A S& R Property Experts
-Deirdre Flanagan of View Solutions
-Lucy Gernon of 360 LeadHERship Training and Development
-Shauna Doyle of Doyle's Tarmacadam Ltd.
-Aleksandra Kokoszko of AK Clinic & Academy

Powerhouse - Outstanding Management & Leadership 2024

-Tracy Corcoran of The Green Lemon
-Edyta Scibior of Home of Shellac
-Caroline Davis of Caroline’s Breast Care
-Linda Cummins of Pelo Hairdressing, Carlow
-Maya Dzianach of Kobido Massage

Powerhouse - EmpowerHER Green Business 2024

-Andrea Wenner of Mount Brandon Cottages
-Ciara Stanley of Coppenagh House Farm
-Alison Lyons of H2..OH!
-Joanne Doyle of Enchanted Castle Melts
-Maria Byrne of MarieSue Lingerie

Powerhouse - Digital Transformation of the Year 2024

-Ciara Stanley of Ballybar Ireland
-Therese Meaney of TM Pilates
-Caitriona Cullen of Cullen Nurseries
-Maria Haberlin of Berlin Hair Lounge

Powerhouse - Young Businesswoman of the Year 2024

-Jade Condron of JC Hair Design
-Alison Lyons of H2..OH!
-Shauna Doyle of Doyle’s Tarmacadam Ltd.
-Meg Farrell of MD Hair