VIP Publishing is delighted to announce that the eir Power of Women Awards are back.
These awards celebrate the best and brightest female entrepreneurs in Ireland, across the worlds of fashion, technology, beauty, lifestyle, wellness and more!
The winners, decided by an expert panel and awarded at an exclusive lunch in Dublin’s Marker Hotel on November 14th, will be profiled in VIP Magazine.
Find out more about our inspiring nominees for the Sustainability Award, sponsored by Suir Engineering here…
Joanne Reilly – Kinvara Skincare
Joanne began Kinvara using her knowledge of plants being used as natural resources.
She was determined to provide products that would make a difference to people’s lives. Having set up her brand in 2010, Joanne is still making natural products for her own skin as well as customers all over the world.
Pat Kane – Reuzi
After a successful career in sustomer experience, Pat Kane developed Reuzi while on maternity leave, five days before the birth of her second son.
Reuzi is Ireland’s one-stop shop for sustainable living. With 800+ products available online, their aim is to break the stigma around sustainability.
Lorraine Keane – Fashion Relief
Lorraine Keane is an IFTA-nominated broadcaster, journalist and business owner.
In 2018, she founded Fashion Relief a fundraising initiative with Oxfam Ireland. With a focus on sustainability, Fashion Relief helps the fight against fast fashion and landfill reduction through the sale of pre-loved pieces, donated by stylists, stores and fashionistas all over Ireland.
Sarah Maunsell – Ecoset
Living in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Sarah’s connection to the sea and time spent on the beach with her two young sons deepened her commitment to protecting Ireland’s coastline.
Working in TV, she saw the need to make a change for reusable water bottles, and thus Ecoset was born.
Sarah is dedicated to making sustainable living both accessible and impactful for future generations with Ecoset.
Lisa Kleiner – Nibbed Cacao
In 2020, Lisa first dove into the world of cacao. As a trained chef, flavour has always been at the forefront of her mind.
And as her passion for cacao grew, her kitchen table hobby became a beloved brand in the shape of Nibbed Cacao.
Lisa uses her knowledge from her degree in nutrition and masters in sports and exercise nutrition to create the delicious bean-to-bar cacao.
Vivian Wong – One More Thing
Vivian Wong is a dynamic entrepreneur and the visionary founder of One More Thing (OMT). Fluent in five languages, Vivian’s diverse career spans financial PR, investor relations, hospitality design, and project management.
In 2021, Vivian leveraged her extensive experience to launch One More Thing, introducing Ireland to the revolutionary Everblooms preserved flowers.
This innovative line of floral arrangements combines sustainability with artful design, offering luxurious, maintenance-free alternatives to fresh-cut flowers. Under her leadership, OMT has set new standards in the floral industry, promoting sustainable living through beautiful, eco-friendly products.
Caroline Gardner – We Make Good
In 1993, a chance encounter over a neighbour’s flat tyre led to Caroline’s first commission of handmade cards for a Japanese gallery. Three decades later, her brand has become much more than cards.
Thoughtfulness, kindness, and exceptional quality is still a core value at the company which has now expanded to include hand-painted ceramics, stylish accessories and loungewear. All of Caroline’s designs showcase her distinctive use of colour, along with her signature heart and floral prints.
Luxury Exchange – Cait McGettigan
Founded by the passionate fashion expert, Cait McGettigan, the Luxury Exchange’s mission is to provide women with the opportunity to easily shop for pre-loved luxury fashion.
The Cork woman was inspired by her time working in beautiful designer shops in Ireland helping women pick new bits for their wardrobe. However, she realised that so many people didn’t wear their designer pieces as much as they would like.
The idea behind Luxury Exchange was to let everyone indulge in exquisite pieces that are both affordable and environmentally conscious.
