Kira Walton, co-founder of Ireland-based organic seaweed beauty product manufacturer Voya, has been named Enterprise Ireland Female Entrepreneur of the Year at the seventh annual Women Mean Business Conference in Dublin.

Voya, which is known for producing a range of luxury certified organic seaweed-based products and therapies, was started five years ago and in that time has amassed a range of beauty products and therapies for hotel bedrooms, personal use, professional spas and the retail sector.

From a small start, Voya now export its products to 35 countries worldwide and has continued to have triple/double digit growth from its inception.

The Enterprise Ireland WMB Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award was presented to a woman in the small to medium business category who had achieved great results in her own business. The winner also had to clearly demonstrate export potential for her product or service, or show proven export success.