Newry businesswoman celebrated at 2025 Women in Business Awards
Businesswomen leading in a broad range of sectors including finance, fashion and manufacturing were recognised at a special awards ceremony on Thursday evening.
Edwina Flynn, CEO of the Newry-based Wood Innovations and President of Newry Chamber of Commerce, picked up the award for Outstanding Management and Leadership at the 13th Women in Business Awards, which last night celebrated the remarkable accomplishments of women business leaders across 14 categories at Belfast’s Crowne Plaza Hotel.


Close to 500 delegates came together to champion the very best of local talent and hear from First Minister Michelle O’Neill, who opened the event as keynote speaker.
Sponsored again by Virgin Media O2 Business, this year’s Awards welcomed a record number of entrants and on the night eighteen inspiring women were honoured for their year-round excellence.
Sponsored again by Virgin Media O2 Business, this year’s Awards welcomed a record number of entrants and on the night eighteen inspiring women were honoured for their year-round excellence.