Our 2025 categories honour a broad spectrum of achievements, including:

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Grace & Resilience (The Melanie Fitzgibbon Award) - sponsored by Camelot Camels
Honouring a woman who has demonstrated extraordinary strength, grace, and resilience in the face of life’s challenges — and continues to rise. Named in honour of Melanie Fitzgibbon, a key member of our community who lost her battle with cancer in February 2024. Mel was a fighter with a vivacious personality, lighting up the room wherever she went.

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New Business of the Year
Recognising a woman who has launched a business within the past 2 years and is already making a strong and inspiring impact.

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Business of the Year - sponsored by Julianne from Everything Dogz
Celebrating an established businesswoman who is thriving, leading with purpose, and inspiring others through her success.

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Community Queen (NFP) - sponsored by Lauren from The Mum Movement
For a woman leading or working within a not-for-profit who is making meaningful change and showing exceptional heart in our community.

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Generous Heart - sponsored by Holly from Pop Bang Balloons
This award goes to a woman who gives back — with time, resources, or compassion — and uplifts others in the process.

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The All-Rounder (for women nominated in multiple categories) - sponsored by Prue from PesArt & Ceramics
For the powerhouse who wears many hats, showing excellence across multiple areas and consistently going above and beyond.

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Biggest Cheerleader - sponsored by Ree from Enabling You Supports
Celebrating the woman who lifts others up, encourages those around her, and always finds a way to support and celebrate success — even if it’s not her own.

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Powerhouse Woman - sponsored by Jessie from Jessie & Co.
A bold, unstoppable force in business. This woman leads with vision, takes action, and inspires others through her strength and drive.

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Emerging Leader Award - sponsored by Donagh from Chisholm Accounting
Recognising a woman stepping into leadership, showing promise, integrity, and a passion for making a difference in her industry or community.

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Creative Entrepreneur of the Year - sponsored by Smyth Studios
For artists, makers, and designers turning creativity into commerce — and leaving their unique mark on the local creative landscape.

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Wellness & Lifestyle Leader - sponsored by Kayla from Studio Sculpted
Celebrating a woman leading in the world of wellness — from health to therapy, fitness to self-care — empowering others to thrive.

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Beauty Queen
For hairdressers, beauty therapists, and those in personal care who uplift others with their talent, confidence-building work, and customer devotion

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Rural Woman of the Year - sponsored by Branka from The Grand Old Lady
Honouring a woman running a business in a rural or regional area who is paving the way with resilience, innovation, and heart.

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Heart of the Country Award - sponsored by Ashleigh from Hideaway Experiences
For the quiet achiever in our rural regions — the woman whose work, values, and service make her the true heart of the country.

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Agri-Business Excellence
Celebrating a woman driving excellence in agriculture or agri-business, showing leadership and strength in one of our most vital industries.