2023 Finalists
Introducing Our Finalists
Congratulations to all of our finalists. We can’t wait to celebrate your amazing businesses
with you at our awards night on the October 27th, 2023.
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Congratulations!
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Community Leader Finalists
Deborah Ricketts – Versatile VA
Nicola Le Lievre – Le Lievre Enterprises
Carrisa Chapman & Lisa Duck – Chapters and Leaves
Belinda Leonard – Noro Music Therapy
Michelle Follington – Blossom Hair Body Face and Wig Boutique
Charlotte Kemp – The Happiest Stigma Co
Shreya Kaur – Easy Healthcare
Janine Hunter – Women in Business Connect – Central Coast
Melody Magengezha – Mbuya vaRaphy Talk Show
Athanasia Tsambas – Empowering You Support Services
Kylie Crambrook – Mypower Foundations
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Side Hustle Superstar Finalists
Karthika Sivarajan – Auroraz Soulful Gifts
Nicola Le Lievre – Civil Celebrant
Peta Flanigan – Gumnut Press
Marwa Abouzeid – Artvision Creative Services
Carol Donaldson – Sitting Pretty Photography
Harsimran Kaur – Trends With Friends
Loan Nguyen – Ln Artistry
Sheree Lowe – Paint The Town WA
Kirrilee Lehman – Queens of Clutter
Glory Puljak – Hamper My Style
Megan Patterson – Magical Megs
Stacey Webb – Stacey Webb
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Social Selling Superstar Finalists
Helen Sweeney – Weight Loss Coaching Works
Jacalyn Price – ACN – All Communications Network
Priya Deolia – Click2Switch
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Young Trailblazer of the Year Finalists
Kaylee Kimpton – Real and Raw Photography
Shreya Kaur – Easy Healthcare
Kaila Cruz – ImmiCo Consultancy
Alexandria Cragg – Burilda Park Equine & Events
Jackie Nguyen – Jackie Lash Co
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Golden Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists
Helen Sweeney – Weight Loss Coaching Works
Antoinette Stonham – All About Style
Laila Sanchez – Laila’s Beauty & Laser
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Handmade Heroine Finalists
Kathryn Trippett – The Australian Wool Store
Donna Sillett – Maddy Jay Designs
Tania Cornett – Sweet Scents by Tania
Teresa Gratkowski – Pacific Breeze Australia
Rachel Jurisic – Pure Bliss Boho Designs
Ashwini Sundaram – Krivi Creations
Karen Almond – The Bath Bakery
Megan Patterson – Magical Megs
Elise Norton – Teacup Nethies
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Lady Tradie Finalists
Emily Herbert – Miss Arda
Tahlia Williams – Tahlia Maree Painting & Decorating
Georgia Stephenson – Kahli Mane
Michal Gabriel – Michal Gabriel Beauty and Brow
Melissa Bartlett – Mel’s Beauty on the Run
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First Nations Business Lady of the Year Finalists
Tabatha Clarke – Merida’s Madness
Rashida Khan – Rashida Khan Consulting
Melissa Bartlett – Mel’s Beauty on the Run
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Spiritual Business of the Year Finalists
Stacey Webb – Stacey Webb
Amanda Harris – Amanda Harris Healing
Sarah Watkins – Spiritual Events Directory
Tania Earle – Refinding You
Shaz Cini – Shaz Cini
Tamara Fisher – Pink Tourmaline Healing
Priya Birdi – Priya Birdi
Marg Brassington – Purposeful Life
Stephanie Brincat – The Oopty Doop Journey
Kerrie Wearing – Kerrie Wearing
Laura Elizabeth – Laura Elizabeth Wellness / Maven Press
Mikalena Knight – Mikalena Knight
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Overcoming the Odds Finalists
Tabatha Clarke – Merida’s Madness
Melody Magengezha – Mbuya vaRaphy Talk Show
Amanda Harris – Amanda Harris Healing
Khadine Aharon – Embrace Empowerment
Leesa Cassar – Dressed to the Nines Gippsland
Charlotte Blair – The Strengths Partners
Althea Selby – Tipsy Time Nails and Beauty
Athanasia Tsambas – Empowering You Support Services
Kelly Sanders – Lobe & Behold!
Melissa Neville – Missy’s Magic Styles
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The Phoenix Award Finalists
Carrisa Chapman & Lisa Duck – Chapters and Leaves
Sibylle Beuke – Sibylle Beuke
Leanne Shelton – Write Time Marketing
Rashida Khan – Rashida Khan Equine Therapy
Marie Andrews – Baby Bump Sanctuary
Oksana Shkuratovska – Ember Studio
Marg Brassington – Purposeful Life
Karen Almond – The Bath Bakery
Marcia Hobbs – Barbwire Noose
Marion Simon – TUG Australia (Pty) Limited TA Boulevard North Holiday Apartments
Tabatha Clarke – Mad Hatter Ink
Anne Marie Delphine Aumeeruddy – Jungle Africa
Alicia White – Action & Emergency – First Aid Training
Samantha Beckmann – 2 Bent Rods
Shamima Yasmin Anwar – Studynet Pty Ltd
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Bright Spark Finalists
Elizabeth Le Breton – Balancing Life
Kathryn Friend – Chameleon Science
Tanja Boldt – Jaroma Tea
Althea Selby – Tipsy Time Nails and Beauty
Anna Franczuk – Anula Events
Shreya Kaur – Easy Healthcare
Rebecca Hill – Green & Co Real Estate
Parou Sapkota – Navish Complete Care Private Limited
Kayla Pethybridge – Positive Disability Support
Carlene Rotblat – Sweet Dreamers Sleep Consulting
Leigh Tindale – Leigh Tindale – Liberty Adviser
Georgia Galati – Eucalypt Remedial Massage
Ashley Gobeil – Ashley Child Therapies
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Rising Star Finalists
Deborah Ricketts – Versatile VA
Jane Tweedy – FAQ Business
Ashley Johnson – Antares Beauty
Lisa Brownlie – Di Bella Cleaning Services
Johanna Nonato – BridgeAus Migration Consultancy
Jodi McConaghy – Jodi McConaghy Photography
Leanne Shelton – Write Time Marketing
Kirrilee Lehman – Queens of Clutter
Khadine Aharon – Embrace Empowerment
Kaylee Kimpton – Real and Raw Photography
Karen Almond – The Bath Bakery
Roslyn Patterson – Fussy As Cleaning Services
Megan Patterson – Magical Megs
Salam Akhnoukh – Elevate Career Services
Alys McLennan – MayaKosha Healing
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Enduring Brilliance Finalists
Jo Blasonato – Crazy About Flowers
Samantha Beckmann – 2 Bent Rods
Shamima Yasmin Anwar – Studynet Pty Ltd
Maryanne Eve – Mindful Life Wellness
Sue Mitchell – New Direction MInd and Body
Charity Mirow – Fusion Boutique
Antoinette Stonham – All About Style
Claire Davies – CSTC Myotherapy
Melissa Neville – Missy’s Magic Styles
Kerrie Wearing – Kerrie Wearing
Tracey Francis – TM Conveyancing
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Aspiring Leader of the Year Finalists
Megan Patterson
Melissa Barlett
Jacalyn Price
Teresa Gratkowski
Lisa Brownlie
Tania Sloan
Denise Kingston
Sue Mitchell
Athanasia Tsambas
Emily Lambourne
Melanie Cage
Kristy Moore
Tania Cornett
Nicki Carroll
Elizabeth Le Breton
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Brick & Mortar Business of the Year Finalists
Tabatha Clarke – Mad Hatter Ink
Emily Herbert – Miss Arda
Michal Gabriel – Michal Gabriel Beauty and Brow
Anna Simms – The Colour Blue Hairdressing
Michelle Follington – Blossom Hair Body Face and Wig Boutique
Anna Tim – Wellness @ Wilston
Leigh Tindale – Leigh Tindale – Liberty Adviser
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Online Business of the Year Finalists
Kathryn Trippett – The Australian Wool Store
Sibylle Beuke – MyDux
Rashida Khan – Rashida Khan Equine Therapy
Alison Bennie – Spring Farm Babies
Lauren Dunne – Billie & Byron Co. Pty Ltd
Jacinta Richmond – Madame Menopause
Fely Christiansen – Sariling Atin Pty Ltd
Mandy Smolders – Billycart Kids
Chantal Burling – Mindful Mumma Designs
Jackie Nguyen – Jackie Lashes
Steph Gobraiel – Virtual Associate Services
Rachel Amies – Crazy Digital Creative
Jessie Goh – Jessie Goh Digital Marketing
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Product-Based Business of the year Finalists
Veronica Neal – The Gifting Emporium
Gabriela Stan – Avetrone Pty Ltd / MARLIZ
Michelle Follington – Blossom Hair Body Face and Wig Boutique
Lauren Dunne – Billie & Byron Co. Pty Ltd
Jessica Chalk – For Keeps
Mandy Smolders – Billycart Kids
Karen Almond – The Bath Bakery
Chantal Burling – Mindful Mumma Designs
Tanja Boldt – Jaroma Tea
Jo Blasonato – Crazy About Flowers
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Service-Based Business of the Year Finalists
Anna Tim – Wellness @ Wilston
Emma Rowles – Winter Legal
Michelle Walker – Katz Recruitment
Loren Bousfield – Gemini Creative Studio
Rashida Khan – Equine Magic International
Kaila Cruz – ImmiCo Consultancy
Karina Follent – Pro Assist Virtual Administration
Kirrilee Lehman – Queens of Clutter
Johanna Nonato – BridgeAus Migration Consultancy
Shreya Kaur – Easy Healthcare
Carol Shearman – Images With Carol
Kaylee Kimpton – Real and Raw Photography
Hayley Philip – WQ Creative
Khadine Aharon – Embrace Empowerment
Roslyn Patterson – Fussy As Cleaning Services
Oksana Shkuratovska – Embrace Studio
Belinda Leonard – Noro Music Therapy
Lisa Brownlie – Di Bella Cleaning Services
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Influencer of the Year Finalists
Danielle Russell – Mrs D Russell / EHFAR By Dani Russell
Teresa Gratkowski – Pacific Breeze Australia
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Earth Keeper Finalists
Tabatha Clarke – Merida’s Madness
Donna Sillett – Maddy Jay Designs
Teresa Tidball – Tidball Accountancy Pty Ltd
Samantha Beckmann – 2 Bent Rods
Margaret King – ENJO
Alanna Cooper – Happy Bush Kids Academy
Catherine McKay – Blue Leaf Water Cremation
Megan Patterson – Magical Megs
Nicole Sturgeon – BootyFresh Australia
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Regional Business of the Year Finalists
Rashida Khan – Equine Magic International
Charlotte Blair – The Strengths Partners
Elisa Mayberry – First National Real Estate Bundaberg
Sarah Lorkin – Refined Skin & Injectables
Simone Fogarty – One Agency Orange
Sarah Hayles – SABR Services
Lyn French – Gilberton Outback Retreat
Nicole Meehan – The Marketing Jungle
Roslyn Patterson – Fussy As Cleaning Services
Elise Norton – Teacup Nethies
Jessica Mylne – The Makeup Hub
Jackie Nguyen – Jackie Lash Co
Amanda Harris – Amanda Harris Healing
Tania Earle – David Earle Custom Saddles Gun Belts and Holsters
Emily Herbert – Miss Arda
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ALIBI Business Lady of the Year Finalists
Emily Herbert – Miss Arda
Samantha Beckmann – 2 Bent Rods
Shamima Yasmin Anwar – Studynet Pty Ltd
Michelle Walker – Katz Recruitment
Rachel Amies – Crazy Digital Creative
Melissa Bartlett – Mel’s Beauty on the Run
Kaila Cruz – ImmiCo Consultancy
Oksana Shkuratovska – Ember Studio
Shreya Kaur – Easy Healthcare
Simone Fogarty – One Agency Orange
Parou Sapkota – Navish Complete Care Private Limited
Elisa Mayberry – First National Real Estate Bundaberg
Jackie Nguyen – Jackie Lash Co
Megan Patterson – Magical Megs
Alexandria Cragg – Burilda Park Equine & Events
Tabatha Clarke – Mad Hatter Ink
Antoinette Stonham – All About Style
Teresa Tidball – Tidball Accountancy Pty Ltd
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Social Change Maker Finalists
Karthika Sivarajan – Auroraz Soulful Gifts
Tracey Spithill – Walk for Destiny
Monique Peters – Brain Wise Learning
Charlotte Kemp – The Happiest Stigma Co
Tegan Kubler – Bravery Buddies
Chantal Burling – Mindful Mumma Designs
Rebecca Wakeham – The Dyslexic Clinic