WOMEN from across Northern Ireland will be recognised for extraordinary achievements in their roles as a mother, businesswoman, nurse, CEO, teacher, colleague or carer at the inaugural Women in Business 'Inspiring Women Awards' on Sunday March 7.
Sponsored by Virgin Media Business, the awards are free to attend and will take place on a virtual platform, celebrating and recognising incredible women from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Entries are open between now and February 26 at www.womeninbusinessni.com.
Formerly focused on celebrating women in the workplace, female entrepreneurs and business leaders, this year Women in Business have adapted their awards campaign in light of the Covid-19 pandemic to recognise the incredible stamina, passion, kindness, empathy and innovation of women.
Categories for the Inspiring Women Awards include the person of purpose award; mentor of the year award; agent of change award; generosity of spirit award; innovator of the year award.
Women in Business chief executive Roseann Kelly said: “These new Inspiring Women Awards will celebrate a variety of amazing women who have garnered great strength to support their colleagues or communities over the past year.
“As a business network, the aim of Women in Business ordinarily is to celebrate and encourage women to achieve success in the workplace and in their roles as female business leaders and entrepreneurs.
“But over the past year we have appreciated more than ever the amazing achievements of women from all walks of life.
“Whether it’s an amazing mother, businesswoman, nurse, chief executive, teacher, colleague or carer, I would warmly encourage women to nominate themselves, a peer, family member or colleague, so that we can celebrate together the inspiring women who have changed the lives of others for the better.”
Seamus McCorry, regional director & head of business sales Northern Ireland at Virgin Media, said: “We're proud to support this year’s awards and celebrate our inspiring women.
“During the pandemic, so many unsung heroes have gone that extra mile to make a lasting difference to people’s lives. This event will shine a spotlight on the women who have kept people safe, connected, and healthy under such demanding conditions.”
Women in Business will announce the winner of each categories on their social media channels, ahead of the live event. A live vote during the virtual awards ceremony, combined with the judges scores will decide the overall Inspirational Woman of the Year Award.
The interactive virtual awards ceremony will take place from 7pm-8pm on Sunday March 7, hosted by Pamela Ballantine and coinciding with the celebration of International Women's Day on Monday March 8.
