Celebrating Heart, Hustle & Heroines of Our Region​
The Gympie Women in Business Awards are a celebration of the incredible women who are shaping our communities, building thriving businesses, and leading with courage, compassion, and creativity.
From the Mary Valley to the South Burnett, these awards shine a light on the achievements of women in all walks of business and community leadership — from emerging entrepreneurs to rural innovators, creatives, wellness leaders, and powerful voices for change.
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OUR VISION
To create a space where women in business across Gympie, and surrounds, feel recognised, empowered, and celebrated. We believe that when one woman rises, we all rise — and these awards reflect the collective strength of our business community.
GYMPIE WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS CATEGORIES
Our 2025 categories honour a broad spectrum of achievements, including:
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Business of the Year
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New Business of the Year
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Creative Entrepreneur of the Year
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Grace & Resilience – The Melanie Fitzgibbon Award
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Rural Woman of the Year
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Community Queen (Not-for-Profit)
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Agri-Business Excellence
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Generous Heart
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Wellness & Lifestyle Leader
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Emerging Leader Award
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Powerhouse Woman
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The All-Rounder
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Biggest Cheerleader
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Heart of the Country Award
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Beauty Queen (beauty industry businesses)
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WHAT AREAS ARE COVERED WITHIN
THE GYMPIE REGION AWARDS?
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The Gympie Region in Queensland encompasses many towns and localities. Some of the main towns include Gympie, Imbil, Kilkivan, Goomeri, Rainbow Beach, and Tin Can Bay. Additionally, there are smaller towns and communities like Gunalda, Kandanga, and Cooloola Cove. The region also includes rural communities like Mary Valley, known for fresh produce.
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Here's a more detailed list of towns and localities within the Gympie Region:
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Main Towns:
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Gympie: The regional hub and largest town.
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Imbil: Located in the Mary Valley.
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Kilkivan: A pioneering town to the west of Gympie.
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Goomeri: A town to the west of Gympie.
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Rainbow Beach: Located on the Cooloola Coast.
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Tin Can Bay: Another town on the Cooloola Coast, known as a 4WD gateway to K'Gari (Fraser Island).
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Other Towns and Localities:
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Gooneridoo, Goomeri, Gunalda, Kandanga.
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Cooloola Cove.
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Amamoor, Anderleigh, Araluen, Banks Pocket, Barambah.
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Curra, Dagun, Downsfield, East Deep Creek, Elgin Vale.
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Glenwood, Glen Echo, Glanmire, Glatonbury.
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Lake Borumba, Kybong, Melawondi.
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Nahrunda, Pie Creek, The Palms.
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Widgee, Widgee Crossing North, Widgee Crossing South.
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Woolooga, Woondum.
Thanks to Google for this list, and we are aware this includes other smaller towns within our beautiful region too. If your town is within the Gympie Region - you are invited to be a part of our community.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
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Nominate a deserving woman in business (or yourself!) - nominations opening soon. Watch this space.
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Become a Sponsor and support women-led success in our region
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Attend the Awards and be part of a powerful, positive community
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We are proud to offer Gold and Silver Sponsorship Packages, with options to brand tables, feature in our marketing, and be recognised on the night. All sponsors are asked to contribute 2 hours of setup or pack-down support as part of our collaborative event culture.
For full sponsor benefits and inclusions, click on the button below and we will be in touch with the details.
This event is proudly run by passionate local women and supported by our incredible community. Thank you for helping us celebrate the women who make this region thrive.
Let’s bloom, together. 🌷