Henry Hugglemonster creator and executive producer Niamh Sharkey nabbed the 2013 winner of the Creative Businesswoman of the Year Award on Tuesday night.

“It's a real honor to receive this award, I am so lucky to to be working in such a supportive and creative environment here in Brown Bag Films.  During my term as Laureate na nÓg I've worked hard to raise the profile of illustration and writing in Ireland and abroad. So receiving acknowledgment for my work means a great deal to me both personally and professionally.” - Niamh Sharkey

“We are so thrilled that Niamh has been recognised in this Category. It is so important that Creative Arts is recognised as a business category as it is an Industry that is thriving and creating jobs in Ireland and abroad. Niamh is a shining example of talent that hopefully will encourage and motivate more women to step into these Key Creative positions.” - Gillian Higgins, Head of TV Production

The IMAGE Businesswoman of the Year Awards for 2013, now in their seventh year, revealed Niamh as the winner at a ceremony in the The Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin.

Check out the full list of winners!