Winners celebrate at The Irish Women’s Awards

Winners of The Irish Women's Awards 2019 were announced recently, with key beauty sector wins celebrated.

The Wicklow Street Clinic won the ‘Independent Retail Business of the Year' accolade, Celia O'Grady of Nia Natural Beauty in Kilrush was named ‘Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year', whilst ‘Business of the Year (less than 50 staff)' was presented to Mary Mitchell of Green Angel, Dublin.

Held at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown Hotel, of over 200 people attended the awards presentation which aimed to showcase the contribution of women in a wide variety of industries and professions.

The Wicklow Street Clinic's award reflects the business's excellent track record at increasing retail sales due to their hard work and dedication to clients' skin concerns. Clinic MD, Rasa Levinaite (pictured above), says:

“It's an amazing accolade to be acknowledged and it's a testament to my wonderful team, we're a group of women who work very hard every day to keep our five-star rated status. 

“Retailing is a natural follow-on from that dedication. We work with and distribute Eminence Organic Skin Care, which is a luxury Spa brand with cosmeceutical results and an environmental pedigree - it's a brand that stands to us year on year.”

Commenting on her win on Facebook, Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year' Celia O'Grady (pictured left) said:

“Pretty pleased with myself for winning this award for Best Beauty Entrepreneur in Dublin last night. Thank you to everyone that made it possible.

"Thank you especially to my family and partner for always encouraging me when the days were long and thank you to all my amazing customers who are motivated to use natural and choosing the healthier skincare option.”