A 34 year-old former accountant from Waterford has been named Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur for 2019.
Sharon Cunningham, co-founder of Shorla Pharma has won the top award at today's awards ceremony in Dublin.
Shorla Pharma which is located in Clonmel focuses on improving existing treatments for children's and women's cancers, making them more user-friendly.
Sharon Cunningham also won her national category, Best Start-Up Business and has secured a total investment fund of 40,000 euro.
And ... the WINNER of Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur 2019 is @sharcunningham of #SHORLAPHARMA ! 🏆
Congratulations Sharon from all at #IBYE !@LEOTipperary #MakingItHappen @Loc_Enterprise @Entirl @EnterInnov pic.twitter.com/apaE4CMQXA— IBYE (@ibye_ie) September 15, 2019
Shorla Pharma was set up in January 2018 by Sharon Cunningham and Orlaith Ryan. Both women previously worked at EirGen Pharma in Waterford City.
