The Women in Business Awards 2025 was a night of inspiration, recognition, and celebration as outstanding female entrepreneurs and professionals were honoured for their remarkable achievements. As media partners for the event, the Digg Podcast was proud to shine a spotlight on the winners and their incredible contributions across various industries.
The event, held in Crowne Plaza Belfast, showcased the resilience, creativity, and leadership of women driving innovation and success in the business world. From advancing diversity to excelling in professional services, IT, and sustainability, these women are shaping the future.
Here’s a look at this year’s Women in Business Awards 2025 winners:
Advancing Diversity in the Workplace
Sponsored by QUB Business School
Winner: Cara Marks - Hays Recruitment
Best Customer Service – Corporate
Sponsored by Fibrus
Winner: Kathy McCune - AIB
Best Customer Service – Small Business
Sponsored by Fibrus
Winner: Shauneen McNicholl - McNicholl Caravans Ltd
Best Green Business
Sponsored by NIE Networks
Winner: Caitlin McCracken - Caitlin McCraken Knitwear
Best in Professional Services – Corporate
Sponsored by Crowne Plaza, Belfast
Winner: Louise Kelly - Grant Thornton
Best in Professional Services – Small Business
Sponsored by Crowne Plaza, Belfast
Winner: Hannah Mary Kennedy - HMK Property
Best Marketing Campaign
Sponsored by STATSports
Winner: Jackie Kirk - Frozzys Ltd
Best New Start-Up
Sponsored by Clarke & Co
Winner: Sarah McKegney - Percy & Pop
Best Small Business
Sponsored by Wilson Nesbitt
Winner: Mabel Higgins - MH Fire Safety Ltd
Excellence in IT – Corporate
Sponsored by Glandore
Winner: Rosemary Josekutty Thomas - Version 1
Excellence in IT – Small Business
Sponsored by Glandore
Winner: Diana Thompson - Inclutech
Outstanding Apprentice
Sponsored by GRAHAM Group
Winner: Rebekah Humphrey - Frontline UK
Outstanding Innovation – Corporate
Sponsored by Belfast Harbour
Winner: Stephanie Brooks - Food Connected
Outstanding Innovation – Small Business
Sponsored by Belfast Harbour
Winner: Becca Hume - Inclutech
Outstanding Management / Leadership
Sponsored by IQ&Co
Winner: Edwina Flynn - Wood Innovations Ltd
Outstanding Mentor
Sponsored by Coca-Cola HBC
Winner: Clare Morris – McAdam Design
Young Businesswoman of the Year
Sponsored by Allstate Northern Ireland
Winner: Martha Garbe - Basalt Distillery
Businesswoman of the Year 2025
Sponsored by Virgin Media O2 Business
Winner: Jayne Taggart - Enterprise Causeway
As media partners for the Women in Business Awards 2025, we are excited to bring you exclusive interviews with some of this year’s winners on the Digg Podcast. Hear their inspiring stories, insights, and the challenges they’ve overcome on their journey to success. Watch below.
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Huge congratulations to all the winners! Your achievements are paving the way for future generations!