"Ms O'Donovan - whose family hail from Goleen in west Cork - oversaw with her siblings a remarkable expansion of the family's waste management business in the south of England over the past four decades. O'Donovan Waste Management (ODWM) became a pioneering firm within British industry for its commitment to safety, environmental standards and business development. The lifetime achievement award hails her as "a distinguished businesswoman, entrepreneur, and industry trailblazer renowned for her transformative impact on the waste management and construction sectors.""
"Ms O'Donovan's career has been marked by exceptional leadership and innovation. As one of the most influential women in the UK construction and waste management industries, she has not only broken barriers but also championed sustainable practices, safety standards and opportunities for others to thrive. Her remarkable achievements have been recognised on both sides of the Irish Sea. Ms O'Donovan was previously honoured by President Michael D Higgins with the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for her extraordinary commitment to the Irish diaspora."
Jacqueline O'Donovan OBE led a family waste management business from Goleen, west Cork, into significant expansion across the south of England over four decades. O'Donovan Waste Management (ODWM) pioneered high safety standards, environmental practices and business development within British industry. The lifetime achievement award recognizes her as a businesswoman and industry trailblazer with impact on waste management and construction. Longstanding advocacy, mentorship and support for the Irish community in London formed a key part of her contribution. Honors include the Presidential Distinguished Service Award, an OBE for recycling, safety and industry, and the Freedom of the City of London.
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