Former Dragon Hilary Devey CBE will breathe fire on the Women in Business NI Awards in association with Invest Northern Ireland, when she makes her first Women in Business NI Awards appearance in Northern Ireland in November.
The award winning businesswoman, who is best known for occupying a seat in the ‘Dragons’ Den’, is an entrepreneur, commentator and television personality who will tell of her business experiences and share hints and tips to those attending this year’s third annual awards ceremony in the Culloden Estate and Spa on Thursday 21 November.
Having been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours earlier this summer, due to her charitable work and her endeavours in the logistics sector, the Pall-Ex founder has driven her company to a market leading position and now leads an operation which boasts a multi-million pound turnover.
Speaking of her invitation to attend the Women in Business NI Awards, Hilary Devey CBE said: “I am an ardent supporter of women climbing the corporate ladder and I’m passionate about enterprise. I’m encouraged to hear that last year’s Women in Business NI Awards were attended by more than 350 business women and men from across Northern Ireland and I know that we will enjoy a bigger and better celebration of success this year.
“I remember clearly the thrill of winning my first business award and although I appreciate we’re trading in unprecedented times, it is extremely important that our achievements are recognised. I’m really looking forward to being impressed by those who have worked hard to achieve a Women in Business NI award”
Roseann Kelly, Chief Executive, Women in Business NI, said: “I know many of those coming along to the Women in Business NI Awards this year will know Hilary from her days as a ‘dragon’ but her ‘Secret Millionaire’ appearance really struck a chord with me. I know our guests will be motivated and inspired by Hilary’s fascinating story as she really is living proof that amazing results can be achieved once you set your mind to it.
“I would encourage women across Northern Ireland in business to enter the awards today!”
Enter the Women in Business NI 2013 Awards in association with Invest Northern Ireland atwww.womeninbusinessni.com. Awards are open to all business women in Northern Ireland, you do not need to be a member of WIBNI to nominate or enter.
There are 11 categories open for entry – best new start up, entrepreneurship / innovation, outstanding management / leadership, best marketing campaign, best small business, best customer service, best in professional services, best young business woman of the year, advancing diversity in the work place, best exporter and the new technology category.
Closing date for entry is Friday 4th October at 12noon.
Women in Business NI is the largest and fastest growing business network for female entrepreneurs and business leaders in Northern Ireland. Established in 2002, the network has 1,000 members spread throughout all industry sectors.
To join Women in Business NI, log onto www.womeninbusinessni.com. Follow Women in Business NI on facebook at www.facebook.com/womeninbusinessNI or on twitter @wibni.
The Women in Business NI Awards is being supported by The Irish News.
Women in Business NI Awards categories 2013 are:
- · best new start up
- · entrepreneurship / innovation
- · outstanding management / leadership
- · best marketing campaign, best small business
- · best customer service
- · best in professional services
- · best young business woman of the year
- · advancing diversity in the work place
- · best exporter
- · technology
@love_belfast really looking forward to it xxx
— Hilary Devey CBE (@HilaryDevey) September 3, 2013
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