Northern Ireland's exceptional businesswomen were celebrated for their outstanding achievements at the 2024 Women in Business Awards on Thursday evening when a sell-out audience of more than 550 filled Belfast’s Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Now in its 12th year, the 2024 ceremony brought together female entrepreneurs and businesswomen from all sectors to recognise, reward and celebrate the very best of local talent at the only ceremony of its kind in Northern Ireland.
Sponsored by Virgin Media O2 Business for the sixth consecutive year, the Awards set a new record with more than 230 submissions, and on the night honoured eighteen inspiring women and one outstanding business organisation.
The highly acclaimed Business Woman of the Year 2024 award, sponsored by Virgin Media O2 Business, was presented to Vicky Davies, Chief Executive of Danske Bank whose career in the banking sector spans two decades. In 2016, Davies became the bank’s first ever female executive board director and later Danske’s first women CEO in its 200-year history. She is the current Chair of Business in the Community Northern Ireland and last year led Danske Bank to its best ever business performance.
New to the ceremony for 2024 was the Outstanding Apprentice category, sponsored by NIE Networks, awarded to Tammy Dodds who in her role at Arup proved herself to be an extremely competent and conscientious apprentice engineer.
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The 2024 Women in Business Award winners are:
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Jo Bertram, Managing Director at Virgin Media O2 Business, said: “Virgin Media O2 Business are committed to championing women and celebrating their impact within local business communities across Northern Ireland. We’re proud to sponsor the Women in Business Awards for the sixth consecutive year to recognise exceptional businesswomen. All the winners and nominees should be incredibly proud of their achievements, which will inspire other women and accelerate the journey towards workplace gender parity.”
Women in Business Managing Director, Lorraine Acheson added: “Bringing together this incredible group of businesswomen who have each excelled in their field and made hugely significant contributions to the Northern Ireland economy is a year-round highlight on the Women in Business calendar.
“Our 12th Awards ceremony was a room full of amazing talent as Women in Business continues to not only celebrate, but empower and inspire women to achieve their business ambitions. Congratulations to all of the 2024 winners and finalists, we wish you every success in your future endeavours.”
Source: Written from press release
