Three’s Elizabeth Hurley Wins Rising Star in Sponsorship at the Irish Sponsorship Awards 2025

Earlier this month, Elizabeth Hurley of Three was recognised as the Rising Star in Sponsorship at the Irish Sponsorship Awards 2025, celebrating her exceptional leadership, industry impact, and standout record across high-profile corporate, sports, and music partnerships.

Elizabeth’s career spans award-winning work across major platforms including 3Olympia, 3Arena, Electric Picnic, Chelsea Football Club, and Cheltenham Races. Her cross-market experience has positioned her as a dynamic force within Ireland’s sponsorship landscape—bringing bold ideas to life through strategic vision, creativity, and data-driven execution.

“Elizabeth Nolan impressed us with her leadership and the meaningful outcomes of her work. Her high-profile projects, strong stakeholder engagement, and proven ability to deliver tangible results firmly establish her as a rising star in the sector,” the judging panel praised her for delivering innovative campaigns that generated measurable value for 3 Ireland.

Her achievement underscores the growing importance of integrated sponsorship strategy—where storytelling, digital innovation, and cross-channel activation work seamlessly together to build powerful audience connections. Elizabeth’s work reflects this shift, setting an inspiring benchmark for emerging leaders in the field.

The Irish Sponsorship Awards 2025 ceremony was held last 13th of November at The Royal Marine Hotel in Dublin, gathering the country’s most influential brands, agencies, and rights-holders to celebrate excellence in creative partnership and strategic activation.

Building on this year’s successes, Elizabeth’s achievement continues a legacy of inspiring innovation and strategic excellence for the next generation of sponsorship leaders. Explore this year’s finalists, category highlights, and standout stories on the official website, and stay connected by subscribing to the newsletter for exclusive updates, industry insights, and future event announcements.