The high profile ‘Network Ireland Mayo Businesswomen of the Year’ awards took place at the Knockranny House Hotel in Westport in June. These prestigious awards highlight excellence in business where the finalists go on to represent the Mayo Region in the National Finals in October.
Lorraine Burnell, Managing Director of Joseph Murphy Ballina Ltd (JMBL) was shortlisted in two categories and went on to win The Employee Shining Star Award and will represent Network Ireland Mayo Branch in Galway at the finals. An amazing achievement and recognition of her hard work and dedication as a very successful Hardware Industry leader.
Lorraine has displayed enormous leadership over the last couple of years as Managing Director of JMBL. The hardware distributor has enjoyed fantastic growth and successes over the past year, achieving AIBF All-Star Accreditation and indeed Lorraine also winning AIBF Mayo Business Woman of the Year 2022.
JMBL operating from a purpose built 40,000 ft2 warehouse in Ballina stocks a vast portfolio of products ranges, listing over 4,500 products lines. JMBL lead the way in innovation, by continually developing new product
ranges and own brands, such as MOY Agri, Moy Aquapro and much more.
In presenting the award organisers said that “This award recognises
Lorraine’s vision for the business as truly inspirational and she is
very deserving of this accolade, yet she is quick to emphasise the value
of the team around her”.
Lorraine said on the evening , “I am so humbled and proud to
be acknowledged by Network Ireland and I am proud to represent Joseph
Murphy Ballina Ltd at the National Awards in October. I have the support of a fantastic team which enables JMBL to bring world class products to our customers. The award is fantastic recognition of a great deal of hard work and determination and I will continue to develop strong partnerships with key retailers and strive to cement JMBL as a strong player in the industry.”
Find out more information and see the vast array of products available on www.josephmurphy.ie.
