Kilkenny Woman Nominated for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards

Clare Hughes, the owner of CF Pharma and Telenostic Ltd, has been nominated for the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Awards. Representing Kilkenny, Clare is a finalist in the ‘Established’ category. The awards ceremony will take place on November 28th at the Powerscourt Hotel in County Wicklow.

CF Pharma, based in Kilkenny, specializes in manufacturing innovative health food supplements, medical device formulations, and advanced dermatological solutions for both humans and animals.

This year’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ programme received over 200 nominations, the highest in its history. The awards will recognize outstanding entrepreneurs across three categories: Emerging, Established, and International. The overall winner of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ will represent Ireland at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year™ 2025 awards in Monaco

The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ programme, now in its 27th year in Ireland, is a global recognition initiative that celebrates high-growth entrepreneurs. It operates in 145 cities across more than 60 countries, making it one of the most esteemed programmes worldwide. The awards ceremony will be broadcast on YouTube and RTÉ television, allowing a wide audience to celebrate the achievements of Ireland’s top entrepreneurs.

Clare Hughes’ nomination not only highlights her personal success but also shines a spotlight on Kilkenny as a hub of entrepreneurial talent and innovation and underscore Kilkenny’s reputation as a supportive environment for business growth and development.