Mental health care provider and sustainable fashion company take top prizes at student entrepreneur awards

Other finalists included an educational project focusing on water preservation and a hub that connects job seekers and companies using gamified assessments

Pictured are Ailis Crowley of FASH Forward and winner of Best Pitch Award & Best Plan Award with Danny McEnery of PrimaHealth and winner of Best Business Award. Photo Joleen Cronin

A mental health care provider for adolescents and a sustainable fashion business took home the top prizes at University College Cork's (UCC) Ignite Awards and Showcase on Wednesday night.

Founded by Bandon native, Ailis Crowley, FASH forward won Local Enterprise Office/Ignite Best Business Plan Award, with Ms Crowley also winning the Ignite Best Pitch Award.