2023 AusMumpreneur Awards
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
- GOLD:Â Tara McKeon proudpoppyclothing.com.au
- SILVER: Rachelle Lessue tangledhaircare.com.au
- BRONZE: Candice Seckold bloomingtails.com.au
- BRONZE: Amy Thompson cubbibuddi.com.au
LEADERSHIP
- GOLD: Melina Bagnato stylemeover.com
- SILVER: Jen Harwood happyhairbrush.com.au
- BRONZE: Candice Seckold bloomingtails.com.au
PRODUCT
- GOLD: Ruth Chimombe jayruhomebespoke.com.au
- SILVER: Rachelle Lessue tangledhaircare.com.au
- BRONZE: Samantha Manning lunaesparkling.com
E-COMMERCE BUSINESS
- GOLD: Tara McKeon proudpoppyclothing.com.au
- SILVER: Aami Mills mimiandco.com.au
- BRONZE: Ashya McDonald fullbumsswimwear.com.au
BUSINESS COACH
- GOLD: Leonie Dawson leoniedawson.com
- SILVER: Caitlin Marwaha caitlinmarwaha.com
- BRONZE: Laura Canham thelovebizacademy.com.au
HUMANITARIAN
- GOLD: Karthika Sivarajan auroraz.com.au
- SILVER: Donna Berry interplaytherapy.com.au
- BRONZE: Tammy Louise mummalifeisnow.com.au
BUSINESS
- GOLD: Melina Bagnato stylemeover.com
- SILVER: Candice Seckold bloomingtails.com.au
- BRONZE: Mariam Elhouli evesskin.com
HEALTH & WELLBEING
- GOLD: Renee Platt platinumbody.com.au
- SILVER: Sarah Rusbatch sarahrusbatch.com
- BRONZE: Stephanie Pinto stephaniepinto.com
LOCAL COMMUNITY
- GOLD: Monica Rottmann cultivatecalmyoga.com.au
- SILVER: Kirsty Fields socialocean.com.au
- BRONZE: Amy Milford darwinfamilylife.com.au
NON-PROFIT & SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
- GOLD: Nicola Baker moyamoyaaustralia.org.au
- SILVER: Kate Fisher milkshakesformarleigh.podbean.com
- BRONZE: Helen Rays sharethekindness.com.au
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
- GOLD: Christie May McGann thebodsociety.com.au
- SILVER: Candice Seckold bloomingtails.com.au
- BRONZE: Aami Mills mimiandco.com.au
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
- GOLD: Nartarsha Bamblett queenacknowledgements.com
- SILVER: Jenae T Jenkins expandyourlibrary.com.au
- BRONZE: Mariam Elhouli evesskin.com
CHILDREN’S EDUCATION
- GOLD: Kristal Twight and Kristin Keighery k2dance.com.au
- SILVER: Jenae T Jenkins expandyourlibrary.com.au
- BRONZE: Sarah Courtney playearlylearningcentre.com.au
GLOBAL BRAND
- GOLD: Donna Berry interplaytherapy.com.au
- SILVER: Kate Fisher milkshakesformarleigh.podbean.com
- BRONZE: Mariam Elhouli evesskin.com
INFLUENCER
- GOLD: Caitlin Marwaha caitlinmarwaha.com
- SILVER: Melina Bagnato stylemeover.com
- BRONZE: Melissa Gordon cutthecrapnailsupplies.com
AWARDS PER CATEGORY
ANIMAL CARE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Olivia James www.theequinepracticecompany.com
- SILVER: Te’re Melrose www.doggiedatesnsw.com.au
- BRONZE: Candice Seckold bloomingtails.com.au
AUTHOR OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Leonie Dawson www.leoniedawson.com
- SILVER: Dr Olivia Ong drolivialeeong.com
- BRONZE: Grace Harris www.thegraceharris.com
B2B SERVICE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Olivia Jenkins www.oliviajenkins.co
- SILVER: Em Frost & Jess Breakwell www.virago.com.au
- BRONZE: Emma McQueen www.emmamcqueen.com.au
BEAUTY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Stacey Hollands lustminerals.com.au
- SILVER: Daniela Boerma www.blissdayspa.com.au
- BRONZE: Abby Stuart www.oicosmeticstudio.com.au
- HONOURABLE MENTION: Anita Synnott www.naturalterritory.com.au
BUSINESS PIVOT AWARD
- GOLD: Fiona Harrison www.ChocolateOnPurpose.com.au
- SILVER: Olivia James www.theequinepracticecompany.com
- BRONZE: Laura Canham www.thelovebizacademy.com.au
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Leanne Papadopoulos www.mycreativebox.com.au
- SILVER: Zara Demeris www.theplaycardco.com.au
- BRONZE: Kristal Twight and Kristin Keighery k2dance.com.au
CHILDREN’S EDUCATION BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Sarika Kapoor preunicollegedigital.com.au
- SILVER: Kristal Twight and Kristin Keighery k2dance.com.au
- BRONZE: Sally Andrew www.radianceacademytoowoomba.com
- HONOURABLE MENTION: Sarah Courtney www.playearlylearningcentre.com.au
CHILDREN’S WELLNESS BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Donna Berry interplaytherapy.com.au
- SILVER: Lily Grubb littlegrubbsorchard.com
- BRONZE: Kari Sutton karisutton.com
COACH OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Julie Piantadosi totalcoachingacademy.com
- SILVER: Ellen Hooper ellenhooper.com
- BRONZE: Emma Lovell lovellycommunications.com
CONSULTING SERVICE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Kylie Mowbray-Allen www.hellomedia.team
- SILVER: Karen Bryant www.latituderecruitment.com.au
- BRONZE: Megumi Miki www.quietlypowerful.com.au
CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Leonie Dawson www.leoniedawson.com
- SILVER: Melinda Parent oranjecreative.com
- BRONZE: Tina Chawner yellowhatconsulting.net
DIGITAL INNOVATION AWARD
- GOLD: Jewels Harrison www.uniquestarshine.com
- SILVER: Sarra Stewart shebah.com.au
- BRONZE: Melissa Soutar sparkpop.com.au
DIGITAL SERVICE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Jenny De Lacy talkingdigital.com.au
- SILVER: Karyn Parkinson unstoppableecomm.com
- BRONZE: Elisha Salkeld & Kate Robinson www.threepeas.co
- HONOURABLE MENTION: Sarah Cordiner https:www.tekmatix.com
DISABLED BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
- GOLD: Justine Martin linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation
- SILVER: Janine Leghissa desiderate.com.au
- BRONZE: Sharon Collon www.thefunctionalfamily.com
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AWARD
- GOLD: Zara Demeris www.theplaycardco.com.au
- SILVER: Leanne Papadopoulos www.mycreativebox.com.au
- BRONZE: Jenae Tien expandyourlibrary.com.au
- HONOURABLE MENTION: Emily Mitchell www.motherhoodmilestones.com
EVENT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Teagan Carpenter www.vintagechefco.com.au
- SILVER: Ingrid Carter www.adelaideweddinghire.com
- BRONZE: Julie Piantadosi totalcoachingacademy.com
FASHION BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Tara McKeon www.proudpoppyclothing.com.au
- SILVER: Carla Schwef www.designerbums.com.au
- BRONZE: Tara Mellor www.goldmiilk.com.au
FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Georgia Graham www.empoweringfinancialsolutions.com.au
- SILVER: Arpana Patel www.avesoltax.com.au
- BRONZE: Gabrielle Kennedy grapevinefinance.com.au
- BRONZE: Erica Avenell www.accountsinorder.com.au
FITNESS BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Kristal Twight and Kristin Keighery k2dance.com.au
- SILVER: Paige Johnston www.moveheadquarters.com.au
- BRONZE: Monica Rottmann cultivatecalmyoga.com.au
FOOD & BEVERAGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Samantha Manning mondaydistillery.com
- SILVER: Fiona Jones bakebelieve.com.au
- BRONZE: Bronwyn Mendoza www.sujus.com.au
- BRONZE: Tanya Daley www.beachtree.com.au
HAIR BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Jennifer Harwood happyhairbrush.com.au
- SILVER: Leigh Dole www.blowbarco.com.au
- BRONZE: Jo Newton littleherberts.com.au
HANDMADE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Mariam Elhouli www.evesskin.com
- SILVER: Ebony Fahey www.ladymadeblades.com
- SILVER: Elise Norton www.teacupnethies.com.au
- BRONZE: Sarah Smith www.fanfriends.com.au
HEALTH BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Lisa Walker www.nationalhealthcare.com.au
- SILVER: Rachel Carey www.allarasupportservices.com.au
- BRONZE: Rebecca Farr www.thehandsphysio.com.au
HOMEWARES BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Carmen Hofman www.oakfielddesigns.com
- SILVER: Cherise Moore www.facebook.comtheplaytimestore
- BRONZE: Junie Lin www.hamptonshome.com.au
INDIGENOUS BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
- GOLD: Bernice Hookey mzbempowerment.com
- SILVER: Patricia Gwen Torres www.mayiharvests.com.au
- BRONZE: Julie Okely allfirstnations.com.au
- HONOURABLE MENTION: Louise O’Reilly www.LouiseOReilly.com.au
LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARD
- GOLD: Cassie Day www.thecarersplace.com.au
- SILVER: Melissa Stehr hlshealthcare.com.au
- BRONZE: Ellen Hooper ellenhooper.com
- BRONZE: Bernice Hookey mzbempowerment.com
LEGAL SERVICES BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Leesa Finch www.finchlegal.com.au
- SILVER: Liat Ofri www.nkmlegal.com.au
- BRONZE: Jacqui Thomas www.sunwills.com.au
MARKETING SERVICES BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Rachel Green www.shinecopy.com.au
- SILVER: Erin Huckle chucklecommunications.com
- BRONZE: Sophia Pallas sophiapallas.com
MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
- GOLD: Farheen Amjad www.oratel.com.au
- SILVER: Dr. Anushi (Kulasiri) Rajapaksa www.misti.com.au
- BRONZE: Ambreen Shayeq Mohammedi www.funfoxprogram.com.au
NON-PROFIT BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
- GOLD: Donna Jordan www.handsofffoundation.com.au
- SILVER: Sharon Murphy www.keeleyscause.org.au
- BRONZE: Maryann Tsai reach-her.com
ONE TO WATCH (NEW IDEA) AWARD
- GOLD: Ashya McDonald www.fullbumsswimwear.com.au
- SILVER: Julie Okely allfirstnations.com.au
- BRONZE: Bee Lim www.thebetunedgame.com
ONE TO WATCH AWARD
- GOLD: Leigh Dole blowbarco.com.au
- SILVER: Mariam Elhouli www.evesskin.com
- BRONZE: Justine Martin linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation
ONLINE COMMUNITY AWARD
- GOLD: Carene Carroll www.modernmamasgroup.com.au
- SILVER: Sarah Cremona www.themummanest.com
- BRONZE: Mel Watson whatmelliedidnext.com.au
REGIONAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD
- GOLD: Tara Mellor www.goldmiilk.com.au
- SILVER: Aami Mills mimiandco.com.au
- BRONZE: Fiona Harrison www.ChocolateOnPurpose.com.au
- BRONZE: Danica Bunch www.danicabpr.com
OVERCOMING THE ODDS AWARD
- GOLD: Georgia Graham www.empoweringfinancialsolutions.com.au
- SILVER: Justine Martin linktr.eejustinemartincorporation
- BRONZE: Megan Gray sixraysco.com.au
- BRONZE: Ella Stratton hasfoundation.org.au
PERSONAL SERVICES BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Janna Martin www.mums2mums.com.au
- SILVER: Candice Seckold bloomingtails.com.au
- BRONZE: Jackie Rylance www.dreamnannies.com.au
PODCAST OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Melissa Wilson kidspot.com.au
- SILVER: Sharon Collon www.thefunctionalfamily.com
- SILVER: Justine Martin linktr.eejustinemartincorporation
- BRONZE: Sophia Pallas sophiapallas.com
ONLINE EDUCATION AWARD
- GOLD: Leonie Dawson www.leoniedawson.com
- SILVER: Sarah Cordiner www.sarahcordiner.com
- BRONZE: Karyn Parkinson unstoppableecomm.com
PRODUCT DESIGN AWARD
- GOLD: Laura Campbell www.hackerlily.com
- SILVER: Jennifer Harwood happyhairbrush.com.au
- BRONZE: Tara Mellor www.goldmiilk.com.au
PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD
- GOLD: Elysia Krstevski www.mekebaby.com
- SILVER: Rebecca Burke bigtoes.com.au
- BRONZE: Donna Johnson zenasport.com.au
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Stacey Barrass www.goddesscleaninggroup.com.au
- SILVER: Melissa Pierre www.carelief.com.au
- BRONZE: Lauren Karan www.karanandco.com.au
- BRONZE: Karen Bryant www.latituderecruitment.com.au
RETAIL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Tara McKeon www.proudpoppyclothing.com.au
- SILVER: Hayley Drewe the-hanger.com.au
- BRONZE: Ashya McDonald www.fullbumsswimwear.com.au
RURAL & REMOTE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD
- GOLD: Harriet McCready mountainculture.com.au
- SILVER: Anita Synnott www.naturalterritory.com.au
- BRONZE: Elise Norton www.teacupnethies.com.au
SERVICE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Leigh Dole blowbarco.com.au
- SILVER: Candice Seckold bloomingtails.com.au
- BRONZE: Helen Whait www.activot.com.au
SUSTAINABILITY EXCELLENCE AWARD
- GOLD: Simone Schenkel www.gruenecodesign.com.au
- SILVER: Molly Fullee fulle.co
- BRONZE: Carla Schwef www.designerbums.com.au
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Molly Fullee fulle.co
- SILVER: Paige McInnes littlechangecreators.com
- BRONZE: Christie McGann thebodsociety.com.au
VIRTUAL ASSISTANT BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
- GOLD: Victoria Frankel victoriaeveandco.com.au
- SILVER: Renee Jennings www.pedestalconsulting.com.au
- BRONZE: Ellie Hartley virtuellie.com.au
WELLBEING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Sarah Rusbatch sarahrusbatch.com
- SILVER: Stephanie Pinto www.stephaniepinto.com
- SILVER: Catherine Hart succoris.com.au
- BRONZE: Stacey Webb www.staceywebb.com.au
WELLNESS PRODUCTS AWARD
- GOLD: Anita Synnott www.naturalterritory.com.au
- SILVER: Jane Black www.thehealthboss.com.au
- BRONZE: Brittany Darling www.imnutrients.com
WELLNESS SERVICES BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Angela Delauney maternalinstinctsmassage.com.au
- SILVER: Sharon Collon www.thefunctionalfamily.com
- BRONZE: Sue Stevenson www.uturnanxiety.com.au
WOMEN’S BUSINESS SCHOOL AWARD
- GOLD: Lauren Micale www.baysideadmin.com.au
- SILVER: Dr Vanessa Atienza-Hipolito www.drvanessaa.com
- BRONZE: Brenda Keane www.bekeanhealthyandfit.com.au
WOMEN’S CHAMPION AWARD
- GOLD: Janna Martin www.mums2mums.com.au
- SILVER: Sarah Rusbatch sarahrusbatch.com
- BRONZE: Stacey Barrass www.goddesscleaninggroup.com.au
GLOBAL BRAND OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Tara McKeon www.proudpoppyclothing.com.au
- SILVER: Sarah Cordiner www.tekmatix.com
- BRONZE: Brea Brand www.connetixtiles.com
- HONOURABLE MENTION: Olivia James www.theequinepracticecompany.com
WOMEN CHANGING THE WORLD AWARD
- GOLD: Tara McKeon www.proudpoppyclothing.com.au
- SILVER: Dr. Hayley Kelly www.therapistsrising.com
- BRONZE: Cassie Day www.thecarersplace.com.au
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD
- GOLD: Samantha Miklos www.cmr.com.au
- SILVER: Tara McKeon www.proudpoppyclothing.com.au
- BRONZE: Stacey Hollands lustminerals.com.au
EMERGING AUSMUMPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Zara Demeris www.theplaycardco.com.au
- SILVER: Dr. Hayley Kelly www.therapistsrising.com
- BRONZE: Jorja Wallace thebunchedco.com.au
RISING STAR BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
- GOLD: Tara McKeon www.proudpoppyclothing.com.au
- SILVER: Harriet McCready mountainculture.com.au
- BRONZE: Teagan Carpenter www.vintagechefco.com.au
AUSMUMPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
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GOLD: Samantha Miklos www.cmr.com.au
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SILVER: Melissa Stehr hlshealthcare.com.au
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BRONZE: Sarifa Alonto Younes sarifayounes.com