Goss.ie is excited to announce that the second Goss.ie Women of the Year Awards will take place on Sunday, October 1st, in the Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire, hosted by well-known broadcaster and entrepreneur Gráinne Seoige.
The star-studded event will honour women in Sports, Business, the Arts and more. We will have an esteemed panel of all-female judges for the awards, as well as an incredible lineup of nominees.
We will honour women across multiple genres, including business, the arts, social justice and sports.
We will also have two people’s choice awards, including a ‘Local Hero’ category, where Goss.ie readers can nominate local women in their area who have contributed to their communities, as well as ‘Local Businesswoman’ where readers can vote for women in business in their locality.
Nominations will be announced on Sunday, September 10th, see last year’s nominees HERE.
This year the awards are in partnership with Google, Catrice Cosmetics, Gym Plus, the Local Enterprise Office and Ahascragh Distillery.
Women’s Aid is our official charity partner for 2023 once again and their CEO, Sarah Benson, will be delivering a keynote speech at the awards.
In order to raise vital funds on the day, Goss.ie will also be running a charity raffle on the day, where attendees can win high-quality prizes at the event, in return for their donations.
All winners will be chosen by a highly esteemed panel of all-female judges. Our official judging panel will be announced on Sunday, September 3rd.
Much-loved Irish presenter and businesswoman Gráinne Seoige is returning as host.
Speaking about the return of the awards, Goss.ie Founder and CEO Alexandra Ryan said she was looking forward to another special event.
“These awards were born out of a passion for celebrating women, and highlighting women that are exceeding in their respective industries.
“Whether that is in sports, business or the arts, it is such a special event to join together so many women from different backgrounds, all of whom are striving for the best.”
“In particular, it is an honour to celebrate women fighting for change in our legal system as well as highlighting women who have dedicated their lives to helping others.
“Last year there wasn’t a dry eye in the house, so many inspirational women left the room speechless, I’m really looking forward to feeling so inspired once again,” she added.
“In particular, we were honoured to have raised over €5,000 for Women’s Aid last year, and we hope to raise even more vital funds at this year’s awards, where a special charity raffle will take place on the day.”
About Women’s Aid
Women’s Aid is a national frontline organisation working to stop domestic violence in Ireland since 1974. Every day, we prevent and address the impact of domestic violence, including coercive control and all forms of abuse against women and children.
They do this by providing free and confidential support services including the 24hr National
Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900 and an Instant Message Support Service at
www.womensaid.ie, mornings and evenings, 7 days a week.
They also provide face-to-face support, small grants and financial assistance for women and support during court proceedings.
They also operate a project for women in high-risk situations and a pioneering programme in maternity hospitals.
Women’s Aid works to build a society with zero tolerance of domestic abuse and all forms of violence against women by supporting Women’s Aid to advocate, influence, train, and campaign to reduce the scale of domestic abuse and the damage it causes to women, children and society.
24hr National Freephone Helpline 1800 341 900 www.womensaid.ie.
