NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2022 AUSMUMPRENEUR AWARDS
The AusMumpreneur Awards celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding achievements of Australian mums in small business.
And the winners of the 2021 AusMumpreneur Awards are!


2021 NSW & ACT AusMumpreneur Awards
AUSMUMPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
1 – Anneke Van der Broek – Rufus and CoCo
2 – Monique Hession – Snuggle Hunny Kids
3 – Cass Spies – Twisted Healthy Treats
ONE TO WATCH AWARD
1 – Vanessa Rowed – Awakind
2 – Donna Fisher – SheSaw
3 – Brownyn Papantonio and Nicole Young – The Maternity Market
CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR
1 – Nikki McLennan – Lion Cub Photography
2 – Amy Tasker – Groove Nation
3 – Tracy Thomas – Tracy Thomas Art
HONOURABLE MENTION – Cheree Stokes – Original Art by Cheree
B2B Services
1 – Natashia Telfer, National Community Care
2 – Amy Tasker, Groove Nation
3 – Amber Daines, Bespoke Communications
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
1- Anneke van den Broek – Rufus & Coco
2 – Monique Hessian – Snuggle Hunny Kids
3 – Natashia Telfer – National Community Care
HANDMADE BUSINESS
1 – Elise Norton – Tea Cup Nethies
2 – Kay Saarinen – Saarinen Organics
3 – Theme Rains – Synthesis Organics (Shared Bronze)
3 – Ennia Jones – Fleurette Aromatherapy (Shared Bronze)
BUSINESS PIVOT
1 – Leanne Murner – 5 Little Bears
2 – Sarika Singh – Pre Uni College Digital
3 – Stacey Morgan – Port Macquarie Performing Arts
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1 – Louise Sparkes – Pineapple Marketing
2 – Mia Maze – Mazey Consulting & Coaching
3 – Emma Allen – Active Property Investing
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT
1 – Leanne Murner – 5 little bears
2 – Theme Rains – Synthesis Organics
3 – Maxine Shea – The Hemp Collective
COACH OF THE YEAR
1 – Michelle Crawford – Being More Human
2 – Angela Raspass – Your Next Chapter
3 – Rebecca Gibson – Rebecca Gibson
HEALTH & WELLBEING
1- Nicole Mulholland – CORE Kids
2 – Kathy Hubble – Amelio Health
3 – Natashia Telfer – National Community Care
GLOBAL BRAND
1 – Anneke van den Broek – Rufus & Coco
2 – Angela Yoo – Bubzi Co
3 – Julie O’Donnell – Let Them Play
DISABLED BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD
1 – Karen Perks – Ancient Wisdom Business Writers
2 – Jodie Freeman – Jodie Freeman Art Therapy & Modern Aboriginal Art
3 – Gemma Duggan – Dream Catcher Academic Therapy & Consulting
VA Institute of Australia VA AWARD
1 – Louise Mathieson – The Administration Agency
2 – Mel Wojtas – Mel Wrote It
3 – Debbie Mynett – CanDo Va Solutions
FOOD & BEVERAGE
1 – Cass Spies – Twisted Healthy Treats
2 – Trang Le – Trang Hue
3 – Fiona Jones – Bake Believe
OVERCOMING THE ODDS
1 – Eman Soliman – EduTech Australia
2 – Elise Norton – Teacup Nethies
3 – Sonia Fahey – Love Your Warrior
EMERGING
1. Jules Robinson – Figur
2. Lyz and Kim – Empowered Mother Program
3. Vanessa Rowed – Awakind (shared bronze)
3. Peta Ryan – Actively Nourishing (shared bronze)
SERVICE
1 – Perpetua Kish – Balance Family Law
2 – Stacey Morgan – Port Macquarie Performing Arts
3 – Lisa Laing – The Uncomplicate
RISING STAR
1 – Brydie Stewart – Mary Maker Studio
2 – Cassandra Kalpaxis – Kalpaxis Legal
3 – Laura Turner – Wild Indiana
DIGITAL INNOVATION
1. Donna Fisher – SheSaw
2. Anna Barwick – PharmOnline
3. Kathy Hubble – Amelio Health
FASHION
1. Jodie Minto – IlandCo
2. Janine Leghissa – Desiderate
3. Kristie Harris – Indifferent Avocado
INDIGENOUS
1 – Cheree Stokes – Original Art by Cheree
2 – Aleisha Weston – Studio Eleven Hair & Beauty
3 – Tatum Moore – All Natural Tidda-Consultancy
WOMEN’S CHAMPION
1 – Pip Rae – Upstream Investigations
2 – Joplin Higgins OAM – Joplin Lawyers
3 – Ingrid Bayer – VA Institute of Australia
HAIR AND BEAUTY
1. Aimee Paananen – Facekiss
2. Theme Rains – Synthesis Organics
3. Rebecca Miller – La Bella Medispa
MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
1 – Yona Signo – Kaya Service
2 – Eman Soliman – Edu Tech
3 – Ennia Jones – Fleurette
PRODUCT INNOVATION
1. Kelly Walker – Klipsta Hat clips
2. Erin Molan – By Erin
3. Laura Turner – Wild Indiana, On the go snack pouch
AUTHOR / WRITER
1. Leanne Murner – 5 Little Bears
2. Glaiza De Leon – Glaiza De Leon Author
3. Donna Sillett – Prima Donna Business Diva (shared bronze)
3. Georgie Donaghey – Creative Kids Tales (shared bronze)
REGIONAL
1. Stacey Morgan – Port Macquarie Performing Arts
2. Paula Gilmour – CPD for Me
3. Trang Le – Trang Hue
RETAIL
1. Jess Phillips – Bangalow Bread Co
2. Carlie Victor – Real Active
3. Bronwyn Papantonio + Nicole Young – The Maternity Market
WOMEN WILL CHANGE THE WORLD
1. Catherine Nolan – Gender Gap Gone
2. Erin Molan – By Erin
3. Cathy Dimarchos – Solutions2you
WBS EXCELLENCE AWARD
1 – Jodie Freeman – Jodie Freeman
2 – Leanne Murner – 5 Little Bears
3 – Amy Tasker – Groove Nation
SUSTAINABILITY
1 – Maxine Shea – The Hemp Collective
2 – Kay Saarinen – Saarinen Organics
3 – Theme Rains – Synthesis Organics
REMOTE & RURAL
1. Amee Dennis – Quentin Park Alpacha
2. Kay Sarinen – Eco Sustainable Skin Care
3. Renu Tondak – Renewed by Renu
PRODUCT DESIGN
1 – Erin Molan – By Erin
2 – Julie O’Donnell – Let Them Play Toys
3 – Jules Robinson – Figur
1. Fideliz Cruz – Fideliz Cruz
2. Lisa Laing – The Uncomplicate
3. Renu Tondak – Renewed by Renu
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – CUSTOMER SERVICE
1. Emily McCormack – Nestling and Nook
2. Rachana Chitre – Saara Holidays
3. Kristie Harris – Indifferent Avocado
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – E-COMMERCE
1. Monique Hession – Snuggle Hunny Kids
2. Bronwyn Papantonio & Nicole Young – The Maternity Market
3. Carlie Victor – Real Active
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – LEADERSHIP
1. Catherine Nolan – Gender Gap Gone
2. Renu Tondak – Renewed by Renu
3. Kristy Donohoe – Donohoe Accounting Services
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – PRODUCT
1. Brydie Stewart – Mary Maker Studio
2. Laura Turner – Wild Indiana
3. Bronwyn apantonio & Nicole Young – The Maternity Market
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – MAKING A DIFFERENCE (BUSINESS)
1. Julia Crocker – The Crocker Collection
2. Sharna Southan – Institute of Healing through Pregnancy Loss
3. Renu Tondak – Renewed by Renu
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – MAKING A DIFFERENCE (EDUCATION)
1. Glaiza De Leon – Glaiza De Leon Author
2. Georgie Donaghey – Creative Kids Tales
2. Leanne Murner – 5 Little Bears
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – MAKING A DIFFERENCE (CULTURAL DIVERSITY & INCLUSION)
1. Tina Bangel – One Voice School of Singing
2. Renu Tondak – Renewed by Renu
3. Tanya Holmes – Imperfectly Perfect Sugar Cookies
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – MAKING A DIFFERENCE (HEALTH & WELLBEING)
1. Kimberley Smith & Lyz Evans – Empowered Motherhood Program
2. Sonia Fahey – Love Your Warrior
3. Nicole Mulholland – CORE Kids
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – MAKING A DIFFERENCE (LOCAL COMMUNITY)
1. Sian Brennan-Todd – Bays Gymnastics, Cheer and Dance
2. Karin Lee – Florapeutic
3. Shantelle Tagg – Shimmy Shakes
2021 WA & SA AusMumpreneur Awards
CAUSMUMPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
1. Rachael Ferguson – Synxbody
2. Tracey Schulz – Uniquely Creative
3. Simone Douglas – Social Media AOK
B2B SERVICE
1. Aly Bannister – Alison Bannister Career Coaching
2. Amber Ruston – Red Hippo Australia
3. Olivia Jenkins – Olivia Jenkins
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
1. Rachael Ferguson, SynxBody
2. Simone Douglas, The Duke of Brunswick
3. Elaine Tang, Melvory Skincare
Honourable Mention – Tracy Schulz
HEALTH & WELLBEING
1. Candise Adams – Safe Counselling Australia
2. Dr Vanessa Atienza-Hipolito MD FRANZCR – Womens and Breast Imaging
3. Alex Trichilo – Speech with Alex Trichilo
SERVICE BUSINESS
1. Chevon Semmens – Little Land
2. Megan Weight – Click Collective
3. Olivia Jenkins – Olivia Jenkins
CREATIVE ENTREPENEUR
1. Belle Verdiglione – Belle Verdiglione Photography
2. Megan Weight – Click Collective Branding Agency.
3. Lauren Koch – Totli Learning Toys
WOMEN WILL CHANGE THE WORLD
1. Yasmin Walters – the FIFO Wives
2. Melony Cherrtt – Choo La La
3. Melissa Homewood – The Alkaline Cafe
WOMENS CHAMPION
1. Heidi Anderson – Heidi Anderson
2. Belle Verdiglione – Belle Verdiglione Photography
3. Melony Chernett – Choo la la
RISING STAR
1. Elaine Tang – Melvory Skincare
2. Jean Leota – Luxe Lashes Australia
3. Olivia Jenkins – Olivia Jenkins
BUSINESS PIVOT
1. Amber Rushton, Red Hippo Australia
2. Sue Ross, Choirs4Kids
3. Sian Burton, Lotus Consulting Australia
GLOBAL BRAND
1. Elaine Tang – Melvory Skincare
2. Brea Brand – Connetix tiles
3. Amanda Rowe – Feeding Friend
ONE TO WATCH
1. Candice Clarke – Candi Jingle
2. Megan Weight – Ideation Co
3. Yasmin Walter – The FIFO wives
FOOD & BEVERAGE
1. Katharine Roberts – This Little Pig Went to Market
2. Melissa Homewood – Alkaline Café
3. Aphrodite Bouari – Sweet But Psycho
DIGITAL INNOVATION
1. Francie Jones – Snack Tracker
2. Amber Rushton – Red Hippo Australia
3. Megan Weight – Ideation Co
FASHION
1. Emily Riggs -Iris & Wool
2. Nadia Mahmoud – Naducaa
3. Aleza Nowland – Little Joy Clothing
HAIR & BEAUTY
1. Elaine Tang – Melvory Skincare
2. Jean Leota – Luxe Lashes Australia
3. Rachelle Lessue – Tangled Kids Hair Care
PRODUCT DESIGN
1. Naomi Parsons – Eco Crayons
2. Jean Leota – Luxe Lashes
3. Aphrodite Bouari – Sweet But Psycho
SUSTAINABLE
1. Elaine Tang – Melvory Skincare
2. Naomi Parsons – Eco Crayons
3. Lauren Koch – Totli
EMERGING
1. Chantelle Reed – South Coast Circus
2. Azalea Hampson – Drop N Shop Creche
3. Megan Weight – Ideation Co
RETAIL
1. Elaine Tang – Melvory Skincare
2. Lauren Koch – Totli
3. Emily Riggs – Iris & Wool
OVERCOMING THE ODDS
1. Naomi Parsons – Eco Crayons
2. Melissa Van Kasteren – Lujo Home
3. Lauren Koch – Totli
PRODUCT INNOVATION
1. Elaine Tang – Melvory Skincare
2. Rachel Ferguson – SynxBody
3. Naomi Parsons – Eco Crayons
DISABLED BUSINESS
1. Amy Newman – Career Management Solutions
2. Melissa Van Kasteren – Lujo Home
REGIONAL BUSINESS
1. Emily Riggs – Iris & Wood
2. Melissa Homework – Alkaline Café
3. Heidi Zitterbart – Skin Optics
VA Institute of Australia VA AWARD
1. Kylie Gregory – Kyan Business Services
2. Marika Gare – Perth Virtual Services
3. Gemma Wilson – Prime Virtual Assist
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS:
CUSTOMER SERVICE
1. Elaine Tang – Melvory Skincare
2. Rachelle Lessue – Tangled Kids Hair Care
3. Sophie Blackett& Kathryn Price – CrackaDaks Modern Cloth Nappies
MAKING A DIFFERENCE (BUSINESS)
1. Brea Brand – Connetix Tiles
2. Rachelle Lessue – Tangled Kids Hair Care
3. Heidi Anderson – Heidi Anderson
MAKING A DIFFERENCE (LOCAL COMMUNITY)
1. Dr Vanessa Atienza-Hipolito – Women’s and Breast Imaging
2. Jessica Lowe – Happy Healthy Nutrition
3. Simone Douglas – The Duke of Brunswick
PRODUCT
1. Rachelle Lessue – Tangled Kids Hair Care
2. Brea Brand – Connetix Tiles
3. Lauren Koch – Totli
LEADERSHIP
1. Stephanie Holt – Elite Physio & Exercise
2. Heidi Anderson – Heidi Anderson
3. Simone Douglas – Social Media AOK
2021 VIC & TAS AusMumpreneur Awards
AUSMUMPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
1 – Alina Sack – ErgoPouch
2 – Jeannie Lynch – Good Riddance Insect Repellent
3 – Rose Farfalla – HappinessFirst
Honourable Mention – Vanessa Layton – Hello Charlie
RISING STAR
1 – Ebony Flett – Red Hill Candle Co
2 – Erika Cramer – The Queen of Confidence
3 – Kristy Fairbairn – The Business Oasis
EMERGING
1 – Tara McKeon – Proud Poppy Clothing
2 – Sam Clutterbuck – Exotic Veterinary Nurse Training
3 – Ainsley Kruithof – Daffi Leather
BUSINESS EXCELLENCCE
1 – Carla Schwef – Designer Bums
2 – Tara Mckeon – Proud Poppy Clothing
3 – Alina Sack – ErgoPouch
SUSTAINABILITY
1 – Carla Schwef – Designer Bums
2 – Micheline Andrews – Take A Broth-Tasmania & Culture Clean
3 – Kerry Chadwick – Bubba Organics – Shared Bronze
3 – Jennie McAlpine – BabyDink Australia – Shared Bronze
ONE TO WATCH
1 – Sharon Witt – The Wellbeing Box
2 – Chelsea Munro – Black Horse Naturals
3 – Joanna Gazzi – Duopillow
FITNESS & WELLBEING
1 – Fleur Chambers – The Happy Habit
2 – Sharon Witt – The Well Being Box
3 – Danni Duncan – The Figure Life
HEALTH
1 – Dr Saba Qutub – Dr Saba Qutub
2 – Lyndsay Qarmby – Emerge Allied Health
3 – Stacey Aldous – Freedom Health and Wellness
REGIONAL BUSINESS
1 – Stephanie Trethewey – Motherland Australia
2 – Rebecca McErvale – Leroy Mac Designs
3 – Nicole Hurkens – Tradie CFO
Honourable Mention – Claire Fielding Marion Storm Café and Home Catering
BUSINESS PIVOT
1 – Samantha Clutterbuck – Exotic Veterinary Nurse Training
2 – Brenda Keane – Be Keane Healthy and Fit
3 – Justine Martin – JUZT art and Justine Marting Consulting & Speaker
FASHION BUSINESS
1 – Tara McKeon – Proud Poppy Clothing
2 – Yondette Dungca & Natalie Neal – Clover & Co
3 – Johanna Glennen – Pink Nade
DIGITAL INNOVATION
1 – Tammie Winwards – Memwah
2 – Fleur Chambers – The Happy Habit
3 – Melissa Molinaro – Elite Partyz (Shared Bronze)
3 – Anita Ahern – Kids on the Spectrum (Shared Bronze)
GLOBAL BRAND
1 – Judy Cheung-Wood – Skin B5
2 – Jennie McAlpine – BabyDink Australia
3 – Erika Cramer – The Queen of Confidence
HAIR & BEAUTY
1 – Kate Boyd – Swim Skin & Body
2 – Cassandra Zutelia – Artistiek Hair
3 – Anueta Madison, Vanderbuilt Self Made Official
HANDMADE BUSINESS
1 – Ebony Flett – Red Hill
2 – Mel Haque – Wild Dough
3 – Johanna Glennen – Pink Nade
AUTHOR/WRITER
1 – Sharon Witt – Collective Wisdom Publications
2 – Bec McMaster – Lochaber Press
3 – Katrina Wurm – Stress Free SuperMum
FINANCIAL SERVICES
1 – Vanessa Fiducia – Profit First Accounting
2 – Nicole Hurkens – Tradie CFO
3 – Kristy Fairbairn – The Business Oasis
MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
1- Dr – Saba Qutub – Armstrong Health DRSQ Skincare
2- Judy Cheung – SkinB5
3- Arpana Patel – AveSol Accounting Services
RETAIL BUSINESS
1 – Amanda Moyle – Country Chic
2 – Sharon Witt – Wellbeing Box
3 – Kate Robinson – Petite Maison Play
COACH OF THE YEAR
1 – Justine Martin – JUZT art and Justine Martin Consultant & Speaker
2 – Briana Seaton – Briana Seaton Coaching
3 – Danni Duncan – The Figure Life
WOMEN’S CHAMPION
1 – Erika Cramer – The Queen of Confidence
2 – Stacey Barrass – Goddess Cleaning Group
3 – Stephanie Trethewey – Motherland Australia
WOMEN WILL CHANGE THE WORLD
1 – Vanessa Layton – Hello Charlie
2 – Sharon Witt – Collective Wisdom Publications
3 – Lyndsay Quarmby – Emerge Allied Health
SERVICE BUSINESS
1 – Rose Farfalla – Happiness First
2 – Jessica Bilston-Gourley – Positive HR
3 – Caroline Kennedy – Caroline Kennedy Group
PRODUCT INNOVATION
1 – Joanna Gazzi – Duopillow
2 – Judy Cheung Wood – Skin B5
3 – Chelsea Munro – Black Horse Naturals
Honourable Mention – Kirsten Ellis, TapeBlock
OVERCOMING THE ODDS
1 – Sharon Witt – The Wellbeing Box Co
2 – Nicole Hurkens – Overlanda Caravans
3 – Justine Martin – JUZT art and Justine Martin Consulting
CREATIVE ENTREPENEUR
1 – Ebony Flett – Red Hill Candle Co
2 – Justine Martin – JUZT Art
3 – Mary Maksenos – Maksenos Group
DISABLED BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
1 – Kristy Moore – Travel Moore
2 – Justine Martin – Justine Martin Consulting
3 – Yondette Dungca & Natalie Neal – Clover and Co
B2B SERVICE
1 – Arpana Patel – AveSol Accounting Services
2 – Sara Walkerden – The Rural Copywriter
3 – Caroline Kennedy – Caroline Kennedy Group
FOOD & BEVERAGE
1 – Claire Fielding – Marion Storm Cafe
2 – Chelsea Munro – Black Horse Naturals
3 – Bea Birgul – B by B
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT
1 – Emma Cook – The Australian Natural Soap Company
2 – Vanessa Layton – Hello Charlie
3 – Kate Stewart – Staytray
VA Institute of Australia VA AWARD
1 – Vanessa Marrama – Vanessa M
2 – Angela Revell – Revellation
3 – Kate Dent – Your EA
PRODUCT DESIGN
1 – Kim Lancaster – Minimuds
2 – Jennie McAlpine – BabyDink Australia
3 – Ainsley Kruithof – Daffi Leather
WBS
1 – Stacey Barrass – Goddess Cleaning Group
2 – Katharine Rattray – Kat’s Art Club
3 – Kristy Moore – Travel Moore
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – CUSTOMER SERVICE
1 – Tara McKeon – Proud Poppy Clothing
2 – Johanna Glennen – Pink Nade
3 – Carla Di Fiore – Divine Treasure
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – LEADERSHIP
1 – Tara McKeon – Proud Poppy Clothing
2 – Erika Cramer – The Queen of Confidence
3 – Kaity Griffin – Kaity Griffin
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – MAKING A DIFFERENCE (BUSINESS)
1 – Tara McKeon – Proud Poppy Clothing
2 – Bea Birgül Tercan – B by B™
3 – Karen Saunders – Ecostainable Australia
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – MAKING A DIFFERENCE (HEALTH & WELLBEING)
1 – Stacey Aldous – Freedom Health & Wellness
2 – Amy Huebner – Hushabyebaby
3 – Vikki Friedman & Tanya Levy – MeTreat Retreats
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – PRODUCT
1 – Kat Davidson – Earths Tribe
2 – Rebecca McErvale – Leroy Mac Designs
3 – Bec McMaster – Lochaber Press
2021 QLD/NT AusMumpreneur Awards
AUSMUMPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
1 – Dr Tanya Unni – Amtan Medical Centres
2 – Liz Wilkes – My Midwives
3 – Stacey Hollands – Lust Minerals
MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
1 – Zhanna Gee – Slim by Nature
2 – Lana Kruger – The Megna Group
3 – Heena Mohanlal – Celebrity Makeovers
DIGITAL INNOVATION
1 – Fional Holstrom – STEM Punks
2 – Melita Smith – Ceres Tag
3 – Rebecca Dredge – Kiddo App (shared Bronze)
3 – Mia Dickson – Social Dot (shared Bronze)
EMERGING
1 – Jacinta Bancroft – Little Bees Marketing
2 – Amelia ‘Mia’ Dickson – Social Dot
3 – Anna Walsh – Happy Mash
FITNESS & WELLBEING
1 – Danni Van Den Heever (Vee) – My Fit Tribe
2 – Leah Chandler – Kids-Fit Australia
3 – Sally McWilliam – Fit With Sally (Shared Bronze)
3 – Jess Ngaheu – Maternal Grounding (Shared Bronze)
FASHION
1 – Kylie-Lee Bradford – Kakadu Tiny Tots
2 – Mandy Smolders – Billycart Kids
3 – Alix Aurisch and Nikkola Beetham – Knots Apparel Co
GLOBAL BRAND
1 – Fiona Holstrom – STEM Punks
2 – Alana Hands – Munchkin & Bear
3 – Sandra Ebbott – Mizzie the Kangaroo
HEALTH BUSINESS
1 – Liz Wilkes – My Midwives
2 – Kathrine Maslen – Shift
3 – Juliana Neill – Pharmacy for Life
EVENTS BUSINESS
1 – Laura Jones – Pampered Princess
2 – Kathleen O’Grady – Weddings by Kathy
3 – Katrina Hart – Hart Retreats
AUTHOR/WRITER
1 – Taryn Claire Le Nu – Taryn Claire
2 – Annette Densham – The Audacious Agency
3 – Kari Sutton – Speaking and Literary
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – E-COMMERCE
1 – Lori Phegan – The Inappropriate Gift Co
2 – Taleah de Fontenelle – T Leaf Collections
3 – Nikki Kelly – Kellective by Nikki
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – MAKING A DIFFERENCE (BUSINESS)
1 – Naomi Dorland – Twinfo
2 – Liz Wilkes – My Midwives
3 – Samantha Toft-Goulding – Only One Earth
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – MAKING A DIFFERENCE (HEALTH & WELLBEING)
1 – Liz Wilkes – My Midwives
2 – Donna Thistlethwaite – Mentally WELLthy
3 – Rebecca Bennett – Wilderflower & Wanderberries
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – MAKING A DIFFERENCE (LOCAL COMMUNITY)
1 – Lisa Versaci – Cheeky Little Monkeys
2 – Jacinta Bancroft – Little Bee Marketing
3 – Alli Arnold – Alli A Active
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – PRODUCT
1 – Nikki Kelly – Kellective By Nikki
2 – Lynda Pedder – Poppy’s Chocolate
3 – Yara Morales – Drops of Love
B2B SERVICE
1 – Tiffany English – Modus Operandi
2 – Ashe Coxon – Medical Career Planning
3 – Paula Maidens – Building Awesome Teams
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
1 – Alana Hands – Munchkin & Bear
2 – Kelli Martin – KLM Solicitors
3 – Mel James – Social Care Solutions
BUSINESS PIVOT
1 – Sarah Middlecoat – It’s Rocket Science
2 – Susan Toft – The Laundry Lady
3 – Lana Kruger – The Megna Group
CREATIVE ENTREPENEUR
1 – Carrie Rheinberger – Six Crows Fine Art Photography
2 – Kat Lynn – Foodie Shots
3 – Ruth Chaplain – Chaplain Creative
ONE TO WATCH
1 – Jo Sainsbury – Kickass women
2 – Sandy Davis – Happy Pause
3 – Mel James – The Tribe project
OVERCOMING THE ODDS
1 – Cassandra Jones – Gentleman Jones
2– Toni Lontis – Radio Toni and Toni TV
3 – Lisa Lockland-Bell – LLB Vocal Studio
REMOTE & RURAL
1 – Lyn French – Gilberton Outback Retreat
2 – Danyelle Haigh – Murranji Water Drilling
3 – Lavinia Letheby – Art by Lavinia
WOMEN’S CHAMPION
1 – Rochelle Courtnany – Share The Dignity
2 – Anita East – Anita East Medispa
3 – Lana Kruger – The Megna Group (shared Bronze)
3 – Angela Brown – Angie’s Domestic Duties (shared Bronze)
DIGITAL SERVICES
1 – Jasmine Kratz – Inspired Impact
2 – Natalie Alaimo – Natalie Alaimo International
3 – Mia Dickson – Social Dot
SUSTAINABILITY
1 – Sandra Ebbott – Mizzie The Kangaroo
2 – Gina Cau – Sunbubs
3 – Samantha Toft-Goulding – Only One Earth
VA Institute VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
1 – Karina Follent – Pro-Assist Virtual Administration and Consulting
2 – Lauren Micale – Bayside admin
3 – Kate Issever – Collaborate with Kate
BEAUTY
1 – Stacey Hollands – Lust Minerals
2 – Cassandra Jones – Gentleman Jones
3 – Lyla Tuwhangai – Mamako
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – CUSTOMER SERVICE
1 – Taleah de Fontenelle – T-Leaf Collections
2 – Nikki Kelly – Kellective By Nikki
3 – Alana Hands – Munchkin & Bear
PEOPLE’S CHOICE – LEADERSHIP
1 – Yulia Moiseeva – Yulia Moiseeva & Associates
2 – Jody Allen & Nicole Millard – Stay at Home Mum
3 – Leah Chandler – Kids-Fit Australia
PRODUCT DESIGN
1 – Anna Walsh – Happy Mash
2 – Sandra Ebbott – Mizzie the Kangaroo
3 – Jessica Whalley & Samantha Hair – Baby Bum Shower
PRODUCT INNOVATION
1 – Melita Smith – Ceres Tag
2 – Chelsey Jean – Chelsey Jean Lymphatics
3 – Jessica Whalley & Samantha Hair – Baby Bum Shower
REGIONAL BUSINESS
1 – Jody Euler – Redhotblue Creative Agency
2 – Shanna Hunter – Hunter Taxation Services
3 – Liz Wilkes – My Midwives
RETAIL BUSINESS
1 – Kylie-Lee Bradford- Kakadu Tiny Tots
2 – Lynda Pedder- Poppys Chocolates
3 – Junie Lin – Hamptons Home
Honourable Mention – Lisa Maynard – Trader Trove
Honourable Mention – Taleah-de Fontenelle- T-Leaf Collections Retail –
RISING STAR
1 – Lori Phegan – The Inappropriate Gift Co
2 – Kate Langford – Career Consulting
3 – Carrie Rheinberger – Six Crows fine art photography
SERVICE BUSINESS
1 – Liz Wilkes – My Midwives
2 – Susan Toft – The Laundry Lady
3 – Kate Langford – Kate Langford Career Consulting
WOMEN WILL CHANGE THE WORLD
1 – Liz Wilkies – My Midwife
2 – Stacey Hollands – Lust Minerals
3 – Kathi Tait – Bald and Blonde Podccast
CHILDREN’S EDUCATION
1 – Fiona Holmstrom – STEM Punks
2 – Sally Andrew – Radiance Academy Toowoomba
3 – Leah Chandler – Kids-Fit Australia
WOMEN’S BUSINESS SCHOOL EXCELLENCE
1st – Liz Wilkes – My Midwives
2nd – Kylie-Lee Bradford – Kakadu Tiny Tots
3rd – Ashe Coxon – Medical Career Planning
Honourable Mention – Mandy Griffiths, Gum Park Produce
Honourable Mention – Laurinda White, Mummas Into Living Five Star
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1 – Riz McDonald – Foundd Legal
2 – Vanessa Bell – Bell & Co Accounting & Tax
3 – Adele Anthony – Your Legacy Lawyer
FOOD & BEVERAGE
1 – Lynda Pedder – Poppy’s Chocolate
2 – Kate Lamason – Little Tuna
3 – Karyn Mills – Story Book Cakes
HANDMADE
1 – Nikki Kelly – Kellective By Nikki
2 – Astrid Schwartz – Bubnest
3 – Stacey Phillips – Tubie Fun
DISABLED BUSINESS
1 – Toni Lontis – Radio Toni and Toni TV
2 – Cassandra Jones – Gentlemen Jones
3 – Karyn Mills – Story Book Cakes