About this Event
The Sligo Chamber of Commerce is delighted to host the Annual Dinner & Excellence Awards with keynote speaker Michelle Carney, Founder and CEO of Purpose Driven Impact Consulting.
Venue: Clayton Hotel Sligo
Date: 7th March 2025
Dress: Black Tie Formal
Time: Drinks Reception 7:00pm
There are Four categories in the Excellence Awards. These are:
Skillnet Ireland Regional Excellence Award – sponsored by Sligo Chamber Skillnet
This award was open to any company that engaged in staff training programmes
and investment in personnel enhancement.
Local Enterprise Office Excellence Award sponsored by LEO Sligo
The focus of this award is to recognise businesses that look set for growth and future employment and who have benefitted from the support of the Local Enterprise Office in Sligo.
Innovator Excellence Award sponsored by Atlantic Technological University
This award was open to any company that has demonstrated a true innovation in process or product or business offering.
Net Zero Excellence Award proudly sponsored by AIB
This award is aimed at businesses that have integrated and executed a demonstrable environmental improvement project in the last 24 months.
Michelle Carney is a purpose-driven, values-led leader with a diverse and accomplished career spanning the charity, international NGO, commercial sport, and professional sport sectors. She has a proven track record of transforming organisations, building high-performing teams, and driving innovation to create significant social impact. Michelle’s expertise includes governance, strategy, finance, and organisational change, having led major transformations at organisations such as Special Olympics Great Britain and an innovative charity & social enterprise in Africa. She has worked with globally recognised organisations including Comic Relief, Commonwealth Games, and Cisco, advising on strategy, fundraising, and social impact initiatives.
As the founder of Purpose Driven Impact Consulting, Michelle provides consultancy support to clients around the world, offering interim C-suite leadership and strategic advice. She is also an expert public speaker, frequently presenting on resilience, leadership in adversity, and the power of inclusion and diversity. Holding a Master’s Degree in Leadership & Organisational Change and an Honorary Doctorate from Leeds Beckett University for her outstanding contribution to sport, Michelle is passionate about empowering others through mentoring, coaching, and speaking engagements. A recognised advocate for social change, she has contributed extensively to global conversations around neurodiversity and inclusion, constantly pushing the boundaries of innovative thinking to create more inclusive and sustainable environments.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Clayton Hotel Sligo, Clarion Road, Sligo, Ireland
EUR 145.00
