Alongside the unrivalled networking opportunities, celebrated speeches and electric atmosphere, the annual IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards always promise a showstopping performance – and this year is no exception.

We’re delighted to announce that Niall Breslin, aka Bressie, will perform for our biggest ever crowd at the RDS on May 15. It’s a performance that you definitely won’t want to miss, as he will also be gracing us with his moving spoken word poetry.

This year is particularly special as it’s IMAGE Media’s 50th anniversary, so you can expect plenty of excitement on the night, including extra special prizes and gift bags… but more to come on that later.

We’re taking over the RDS for a celebration that promises to be unparalleled. So be sure to get your tickets now before they sell out!

About Niall Breslin, aka Bressie

@bressie

Niall Breslin is an internationally respected voice on mental performance, leadership, social change and wellbeing. Drawing on a unique career that spans professional rugby, multi-platinum music, adventure sport and broadcasting, Niall brings rare real-world insight to the challenges of performance, pressure and human flourishing. As a social entrepreneur and academic, he combines lived experience with evidence-based approaches, making him a trusted advisor and one of the most sought-after speakers for organisations across a wide range of industries.

Alongside his keynote work, Niall has created a truly distinctive live experience for corporate and leadership audiences. The Place That Has Never Been Wounded is more than a talk, and more than a performance, it’s a powerful fusion of spoken word, live music and keynote insight, designed to create moments of genuine stillness, clarity and shared human connection in fast-paced environments. This experience blends deeply personal storytelling with live music, inviting participants into a space that goes beyond inspiration. It reconnects people with creativity, purpose and one another, offering a rare opportunity to pause, reflect, release and be genuinely moved, creating a moment of depth and beauty amid the demands of modern work.

IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026

Awards Ceremony: Friday, May 15, 2026, from 6pm until late

Where: The Main Hall, RDS

Dress Code

Black Tie

Tickets

Tickets are available now through Eventbrite below, or by emailing our events team at events@image.ie.

Each ticket includes 

• Welcome drinks reception and opportunity to network with Ireland’s leaders in business
• Delicious four-course dinner including wine
• Luxurious gift bag
• Special musical performance
• Opportunity to win fantastic prizes

For event terms and conditions and the booking policy, please visit HERE.

For judging criteria, please visit HERE.

If you would like to pay via invoice, please email events@image.ie.

For full category criteria and to begin your application, visit our Awards Hub.

Photography by Kieran Harnett.