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10:00am, 30th January 2025

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12:30pm, 30th January 2025

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Embassy of Ireland, Av. da Liberdade 200, 1250-147 Lisboa,

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The IPBN Business Success Awards ceremony was held on January 30 at the Irish Embassy in Lisbon to a very fine turnout of guests and representatives of the 11 IPBN member businesses that applied. After careful consideration of the applications by the panel of judges comprised of three IPBN Board Members appointed by the network, three winners emerged based on their dedication to sustainable practices, innovative initiatives, job creation, and trade between Ireland and Portugal: Cheryl Smith, Owner of Figs On The Funcho, David Fitzpatrick, Director of Clear Strategy Limited, and Kayleigh-Ann Myles, Sustainability Engineer of Lawler Sustainability.

Thank you once again to the Embassy, the Irish Ambassador, Alma Ní Choigligh, and her supporting staff who welcomed the three winners with IPBN Board Members and Executive Partners for lunch at her residence to celebrate the winners' standout success stories. We would also like to congratulate and thank all IPBN members who applied: Rosa Santos of Martinhal Luxury Resorts & Hotels, Ciara Battigan of GRID Finance, Gizane Campos of Global Citizen Solutions, Tony Redondo ACIB of Cosmos Currency Exchange Ltd, Lee Bristow of Dawn Horizon, Sam Marchetti of ConsortiaCo, Barbara Monahan FAIBF of CUBE Design, Tony Judge of Clubs to Hire, Mark Javed of Innovate360, and Tania Teixeira of Quartz Cottage Lda. and Lapa Interior Design. The network is made of its members, so sharing all your amazing stories made the event all the richer.

You will find here more details about the winning thought leaders and what were their standout success stories from 2024. 

The Business Success Awards play an important role in the IPBN's active dedication to promoting its member companies' success, diversity, and resilience through turbulent economic and political times.

A reminder that the 3 winners were offered this year three 1-hour mentoring sessions (of their choice) with any of the following IPBN members:

• AI with Carlos Justino, passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving business growth through the power of technology.
• Branding with Barbara Monahan, the first and only Certified Brand Architect in the Republic of Ireland (May 2022) – awarded by Level C and Global Leader of Brand Design Marty Neumeier
• Business coaching with Jo James, empowering Solopreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Executives to significantly increase sales and develop client relationships for future growth. 
• Sustainability with Liliana Domingues. Liliana commitment is to support business leaders to nurture a culture of responsibility, with a strong emphasis on ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible practices.
• SEO with Matthias Gandke. With nine years as a Google Partner and certified advertising professional, Matthias has helped companies across Europe turn their digital presence into a powerful revenue engine.
• Leadership with Sharon Dehmel, empowering entrepreneurs within a scaling business to confidently step into successful leadership to deliver the exceptional. ​
• Tax and Accounting advice with Pedro Teixeira, Senior Partner at TaxLibris

When applying foer the Awards, special attention were given to:

Innovation and Transformation

Recognizes significant and transformative changes implemented within your business, highlighting innovative approaches, processes, or products that have driven substantial positive change.

Impact on Trade & Business Relations

Acknowledges the influence and enhancement of trade and business relations between the two countries due to your initiatives, partnerships, or strategies, fostering stronger economic ties and beneficial collaborations.

Sustainability Initiatives

Evaluates the commitment and effectiveness of sustainability initiatives integrated into your business practices, considering environmental, social, and economic factors that contribute to a more sustainable future.

Employment Practices and Impact

Assesses the impact of your business on employment, examining job creation, workplace practices, and the support provided to employees, reflecting a commitment to fostering growth and development within the workforce.

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