Women in Business NI

The 13th Women in Business Awards acknowledged and celebrated the hard work and achievements of the many businesswomen who make a valuable contribution to Northern Ireland’s economic life. Close to 500 delegates gathered with our title sponsor, Virgin Media O2 Business, along with our host, Pamela Ballantine, to champion the very best of local talent and hear from First Minister Michelle O’Neill, who opened the event as the keynote speaker at Belfast’s Crowne Plaza Hotel. 🌟 Congratulations to all of our finalists and winners: Award for Advancing Diversity in the Workplace | Sponsored by Queen's Business School • Cara Marks CIPD | Hays Recruitment Award for Best Customer Service | Sponsored by Fibrus • Corporate: Kathy McCune, AIB • Small Business: Shauneen McNicholl, Mcnicholl Caravans Limited Award for Best Green Business | Sponsored by NIE Networks • Caitlin McCracken | Caitlin McCracken Knitwear Award for Best in Professional Services | Sponsored by Crowne Plaza Belfast • Corporate: Louise Kelly, Grant Thornton UK • Small Business: Hannah Mark Kennedy, HMK Property Award for Best Marketing Campaign | Sponsored by STATSports • Jackie Kirk | Frozzys Award for Best New Start-Up | Sponsored by Clarke & Co. • Sarah McKegney | Percy & Pop Award for Best Small Business | Sponsored by Wilson Nesbitt • Mabel Higgins | MH Fire Safety Engineers Award for Excellence in IT | Sponsored by Glandore • Corporate: Rosemary J Thomas, PhD, Version 1 • Small Business: Diana (Hiebert) Thompson, Inclutech Award for Outstanding Innovation | Sponsored by Belfast Harbour • Corporate: Stephanie Brooks, Foods Connected Ltd • Small Business: Becca Hume, Inclutech.co Award for Outstanding Apprentice | Sponsored by GRAHAM Group • Rebekah Humphrey | Frontline Ins UK Award for Outstanding Management and Leadership | Sponsored by IQ & Co Ltd • Edwina Flynn | Wood Innovations Ltd Award for Outstanding Mentor | Sponsored by Coca-Cola HBC • Clare Morris | McAdam Design Award for Young Businesswoman of the Year | Sponsored by Allstate Northern Ireland • Martha Garbe | Basalt Distillery Award for Businesswoman of the Year | Sponsored by Virgin Media O2 Business • Jayne Taggart | CEO of Enterprise Causeway ____________________ View the awards gallery: https://bitl.to/4ABw 📸 Brian Morrison & Collette O'Neill 🎙️ Podcast Partner: Digg for Success | Caroline O'Neill 🥂 Drinks Reception Sponsor: Creagh Concrete #WIBAwards25 #MakingAnImpact #WomeninBusiness

Delighted to join my fellow NI business community colleagues at the first St Patrick’s Day Celebration at 10 Downing St. The WiB Group is a vital part of our economic ecosystem and we will always lobby for all our women at all levels.

One week on from the Women in Business Awards 2025, sponsored by Virgin Media O2 Business. Take a look at our highlights from an unforgettable evening of celebration and inspiration. 🎥 Aislinn Higgins DREAM MEDIA IRELAND LTD | #WIBAwards25 #WomeninBusiness

Wondering if the Explore It Programme is for You? Explore It is designed for women who are ready to take their business idea to the next level. You might be: - Exploring an idea | You’ve done some research but aren’t sure if it’s viable or how to turn it into a business. - Looking for first sales | You’ve had some support but need help securing your first customers. - Scaling a side hustle | You’ve made some sales, but it’s still a hobby, and your goal is to build a full-time business. - Trading but struggling | You’ve been in business for less than a year, but sales are low, and you need to refine your strategy. If any of these sound like you, our Explore It can help with everything you need to start and grow a businesses, with business skills training to 1:1 mentorship. Apply now 👉 https://bityl.co/RUBg #WomenInBusiness #StartUpSupport | Ballymena Business Centre | Mallusk Enterprise Park | Dungannon Enterprise Centre | Omagh Enterprise

It’s time to recognise and celebrate the women who innovate, challenge, and embrace technology across Northern Ireland with our Women in Tech Awards 2025, sponsored by VANRATH. It could be your team member, your manager, or even yourself—enter any of the categories below before 5pm on Thursday 3rd April: https://bitl.to/426O ✨ Outstanding Woman in Tech ✨ Outstanding Apprentice ✨ Entrepreneur of the Year ✨ One to Watch in the Future ✨ Digital Transformation Leader of the Year ✨ Tech Team of the Year ✨ C-Level Woman of the Year ✨ Green Impact Award ✨ Male Advocate of the Year ✨ Tech Advocate of the Year Version 1 BT Business Allstate Northern Ireland MHS. #WITAwards25 #WomeninBusiness #WomeninTech #Tech

The growth in hospitality members for the Women in Business network in recent months has been fantastic to see. This month, we welcome McKeever Hotels - an award-winning family business that owns and operates six hotels across the island of Ireland. - Dunadry Hotel and Gardens - Corr’s Corner Hotel - Dunsilly Hotel, Dillons Hotel - Adair Arms Hotel - The Lodge Hotel Coleraine. Explore corporate and group membership options with Women in Business: https://bityl.co/PkUX #WomeninBusiness #Network #Hospitality

Don't miss Young Women’s Network: Creating Connections 🤝 Learn how to build your network and maintain vital professional relationships throughout your career. Young Women's Network are delighted to be collaborating with our sponsor Queen's Business School on Wednesday 2nd April for Creating Connections! Book your place now: https://lnkd.in/eMNhGYQh We also welcome all Queen's Business School Students and Alumni of all genders to attend this event for FREE. 📧Please email ciara@womeninbusinessni.com to register for free.

Should your business follow trends or strive for something unique? Women in Business member Leanne Mallinshaw, of Leanne's Co. Branding and Graphic Design Studio. shares her thoughts on the value of bespoke design in telling your story, building brand recognition, and supporting long-term growth. Learn more: https://bitl.to/4AID #WomeninBusiness #Blog #Trend #Brand #GraphicDesign

Join us for a dynamic networking event designed exclusively for women aged 50 and over, celebrating the richness, resilience and wisdom of midlife while offering practical tools, meaningful connections and a bit of craic! We will be joined by: 💜Collette Kelly, Head of Membership at Women in Business NI 🌍Lesley Miller, Strategic Project Lead at Diversity Mark 🌱Rosemary Morrison, Founder of Directus Training & Consultancy Book your place now: https://lnkd.in/dtbQ7e8J