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2024 Nominations closed for the city’s prestigious annual Awards Program.
Nominations reopen in May 2025
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Gold Coast Women in Business Awards
2024 Award Categories
Queensland’s most prestigious women in business awards initiative.
11 categories celebrate excellence in business, community, and emerging sectors.
Celebrating and advancing Gold Coast achievers making a significant impact in their sector.
Featuring over $80,000 in prizes
- Gold Coast Woman in Business of the Year Award
- Community Dedication, NFP & Social Entrepreneur Award
- Empowering Young Women’s Award (open to high school students)
- Arts, Culture, Entertainment & Tourism Award
- Rising Star Award – Small Business Leader
- Business Achiever Award (open to business owners, CEO’s and managing directors)
- Aspiring Young Business Women’s Award (open to 18-30-year olds)
- Creating Change & Sustainability Award
- Innovation, Technology & Research Award
- Employer of the Year Award
- Export & International Business Award
Meet the 2024 Awards Winners and Finalists
Gold Coast Woman in Business of the Year 2024
Winner
Claire Mitchell – Founder & Director – ECO. Modern Essentials
Finalists
Karma Greig – CEO – Inline Innovations
Lynne Benzie – President – Village Roadshow Studios
Business Achiever Award 2024
Winner
Karma Greig – Managing Director – Inline Innovations
Finalists
Michele MarksOwner – Expo Event Services
Jasminne Hristic – CEO – NGO Training Centre
Community Dedication, NFP and Social Entrepreneur Award 2024
Winner
Lucy Gregory – CEO – Domestic Violence Prevention Centre (Gold Coast)
Finalists
Bonnie Hancock – Gotcha 4 Life/Surf Lifesaving
Tracey Tiler – Motherhood Village
Aspiring Young Business Achiever Award 2024
Winner
Jemma Gabriel – Group Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor – Village Roadshow Theme Parks
Finalists
Tegan Childs – Owner- Tusk Lawyers
Kate Donachie – Operations Manager – Sea World
Morgan Holmes – Owner – Australian Property Scout
Empowering Young Women’s Award 2024
Winner
Sarah Bigg – Year 11 – St Hildas School
Finalists
Chloe Ward – Year 12 – A.B. Paterson College
Jasmine Dick – Year 12 – Merrimac State High school
Cate Ellwood – Year 2 – A.B. Paterson College
Creating Change and Sustainability Award 2024
Winner
Lily Grubb – Founder – Little Grubbs Orchard
Finalists
Siobhan Houlihan – Shark Bay Supervisor – Sea World
Nadia Schilling – Director – Sprout Organic
Arts, Culture Entertainment and Tourism Award 2024
Winner
Lynne Benzie – President – Village Roadshow Studios
Finalists
Simone Jenkins – Co-Founder & Director – Elsewhere and Nautic Giants
Sue Fairweather – General Manager – ULTIQA Resorts and Hotels Executive
Innovation, Technology, Research Award 2024
Winner
Dr. Lucy Shinners – Lecturer, Work Integrated Learning Academic Coordinator and Southern Cross University Alumnus
Finalists
Professor Evelyn Tiralongo – Director – Griffith University Trial Unit
Dr. Stephanie Chaousis – General Manager – IntelliHQ
Rising Star Small Business Award 2024
Winner
Regan Merka – Founder Owner – Burleigh Wagon
Finalists
Angela Barany – Owner- Joy & Joy Catering
Alyse Corbutt – Owner – K2 Law
Employer of the Year Award 2024
Winner
Shona Philps – CEO – EDEN Health Retreat
Finalists
Lucy Gregory – CEO – Domestic Violence Prevention Centre (Gold Coast)
Eloise Tassi – Group Chief Operations Manager – Your Sales Partner
Export and International Business Award 2024
Winner
Nadia Schilling – Director Sprout Organic
Finalists
Regan Merka – Founder Owner – Burleigh Wagon
Lydia Connolly – Founder & CEO – Pandum Panties
Futurist Award 2024
Winner
Cheyenne Jones – Operations Manager – Warner Bros. Movie World
Finalists
Annie Muller – Group Operations Manager – KnG Group
Kirsty Dempsey – Medical – Empowered Living Choices
2024 Diamond Star Honour recipient
Anne Abedian – Abedian Foundation
Meet the 2022 Gold Coast Women in Business Award Winners
Gold Coast Woman in Business of the Year 2022
WINNER
Sheree Young
CEO & Director – Body Science International
FINALISTS
Kelly Weiderman
Owner- EVOLT
Jacine Greenwood
Founder – Roccoco Botanicials
Renee Souter
Head of Marketing – Village Roadshow Theme Parks
Business Achiever Award 2022
WINNER
Angela Barany
Owner
Fresh Food Friday
FINALISTS
Amber Roberts
General Manager – Ray white Surfers Paradise Property Management
Deanna Nott
Managing Director – Wings Public Relations
Community Dedication and Social Justice Award 2022
WINNER
Kate Carmody
Clincial Nurse and Volunteer
FINALISTS
Rana Al-Mekarry
Manager – Multicultural Women’s Office (MFO)
Natasha Price
Co-Founder & CEO – InvincAble
Aspiring Young Business Achiever Award 2022
WINNER
Tiia Verosaari
5th year student Grififth University
Bachelor of Engineering and Science (major in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics)
FINALIST
Bree Logan
Learning and Development Specialist – Village Roadshow theme Parks
Empowering Young Women’s Award 2022
WINNER
Kimberly Diamond
Year 12 – Somerset College
FINALISTS
Mikayla Osborne
Year 11 – St Michael’s College
Tahlia Zorbas
Year 12 – Lords Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School
Creating Change Award 2022
WINNER
Chantelle Geldenhuys
Director – Quality Seal Australia
FINALISTS
Pamela Bishop
COO- Blooms the Chemist
Emma Ridings
Principal – Buchan Group
Arts, Culture, Tourism & Entertainment Award 2022
WINNER
Llewella McNabb
Operations Manager
Village Roadshow Theme Parks
FINALISTS
Kate Baggerson
Executive producer – Everybody Now
Corrina Bonshek
Composer Creative Prodcuer – Corrina Bonshek and Collaborators
Innovation, Technology & Research Award 2022
WINNER
Jacine Greenwood
CEO- Roccoco Botanicals
FINALISTS
Sheree Young
CEO & Director – Body Science International
Miriam van Heusden
CEO- Maralytics
Rising Star – Small Business 2022
WINNER
Danielle Lim
Director
DSL Law
FINALISTS
Kate McQuinn
Owner – Sandy Crab Toy Store
Julann Tiernan
Director – Tiernan Family Law
Samantha Reynolds
Managing Director – Braeside at Gin House Creek Estate
Employer of the Year 2022
WINNER
Courtney Scott
CEO – Empowered Living Choices
FINALISTS
Tamara Turner
Co-Founder & CEO – Axon Property Group
Michelle Fragar
Founder & Director BRANDiT
Meet the 2021 Gold Coast Women in Business Award Winners
Gold Coast Woman in Business of the Year 2021
Felicity Cohen
CEO
Weightloss Solutions Australia
Business Achiever Award 2021
Brynley King
Director
Ecommerce Growth Pty Ltd
Community Dedication and Social Justice Award 2021
Chithrana Palipana
Disability Advocate – Advocability
Creating Change Award 2021
Larissa Rose
Director
GG Enviro
Arts, Culture, Tourism & Entertainment Award 2021
Dee Steinfort – Executive Director
Natasha Edwards – Artistic Director
Swell Sculpture Festival
Innovation, Technology & Research Award 2021
Professor Kate Seib
Research Leader
Institute of Glycomics
Griffith University
Adaption and Ingenuity Award 2021
Dr Tanya Unni
Director – Amtan Medical Centres
Employer of the Year Award 2021
Lucy Johnston
Director
TCHL Group Pty Ltd
Rising Star – Small Business Award 2021
Anja Ede
Owner
Café Alfons
Aspiring Young Business Achiever Award 2021
Katie Eales
Founder – Sabbia Co
Empowering Young Women’s Award 2021 WINNER
Jodie Down
(Year 12 – A. B. Paterson College)
Meet the 2020 Gold Coast Women In Business Award Winners
Celebrate the extraordinary achievements of women from across the Gold Coast region. The Gold Coast Women in Business Awards honour our visionaries, innovators, change makers, women of inspiration and young achievers.
Meet the Gold Coast Women in Business Awards 2023 Category Winners
Gold Coast Women in Business Awards 2023 Category Winners and Finalists
Gold Coast Woman in Business of the Year 2023
WINNER
Dr Laetitia de Villiers – Co-founder Neutex, Partner Qscan Radiology Clinics
Associate Professor Interventional Neuroradiology Gold Coast University Hospital, Director Neuroendovascular Training Gold Coast University Hospital
FINALISTS
Joanne Sheehy – Principal A.B. Paterson College
Dr Claire Madden – Head Veterinarian Village Roadshow Theme Parks
Business Achiever Award 2023
WINNER
Monica Russell – CEO/Founder Ortic Ortho Solutions
FINALISTS
Nadia Schilling – Director Co-Owner Sprout Organic
Ariana Margetts – CEO CO Spaces
Community Dedication, NFP & Social Entrepreneur Award 2023
WINNER
Kellie Bell – Co-Founder Pimpama State Primary School Breakfast Club
FINALISTS
Bonnie Hancock – Gotcha 4 Life & SLSC
Lily Grubb – Founder Little Grubs Orchard Foundation
Chandra Clements – Director One Legacy
Aspiring Young Business Achiever Award 2023
WINNER
Brea Oliver – Operations Manager Village Roadshow Theme Parks
FINALIST
Lauren Mousley – Curator Native & Exotic Wildlife – Village Road Show Theme Parks
Jennifer Clements – Director Consultex Pty Ltd
Empowering Young Women’s Award 2023
WINNER
Zara Meer – Year 12 St Hilda’s School
FINALISTS
Chloe Ward – A.B Paterson College
Amity Fielding – A.B Paterson College
Cherry Ce – A.B Paterson College
Creating Change & Sustainability Award 2023
WINNER
Kymberley Talbot – Executive Director Feline Pty Ltd
FINALISTS
Nadia Schilling – Director Co-Owner Sprout Organic
Jennifer Clements – Director Consultex Pty Ltd
Arts, Culture, Tourism & Entertainment Award 2023
WINNER
Rosie Dennis – CEO & Creative Director Placemakers
FINALISTS
Helen Little – Australian Guild of Music & Speech
Heidi Mackay – Equine Manager Australian Outback Spectacular
Innovation, Technology & Research Award 2023
WINNER
Dr Claire Madden – Head Veterinarian Village Roadshow Theme Parks
FINALISTS
Monica Russell – CEO/Founder Ortic Ortho Solutions
Stephanie Chaousis – Director Co-Owner Sprout Organic
Rising Star – Small Business 2023
WINNER
Christine Perin – CEO Qwen Creative
FINALISTS
Lisa Croy – Principal Croy Legal
Pinal Patel – Joya Medical Supplies Pty Ltd
Employer of the Year 2023
WINNER
Tammy Stringer – Director DJ Stringer Property Management
FINALISTS
Lilly Grubb – Founder and CEO Little Grubs
Sharon Morrish – CEO Surf City Cranes
Export and International Woman in Business of the Year 2023
WINNER
Jacine Greenwood – CEO- Roccoco Botanicals
FINALISTS
Dr Jan Howes – Director Phoenix Pharmaceuticals Aus
Lisa Jones – Founder SHE-COM
Lisa Carrick – CEO Enjoy Living
Meet the 2022 Gold Coast Women in Business Award Winners
Gold Coast Woman in Business of the Year 2022
WINNER
Sheree Young
CEO & Director – Body Science International
FINALISTS
Kelly Weiderman
Owner- EVOLT
Jacine Greenwood
Founder – Roccoco Botanicials
Renee Souter
Head of Marketing – Village Roadshow Theme Parks
Business Achiever Award 2022
WINNER
Angela Barany
Owner
Fresh Food Friday
FINALISTS
Amber Roberts
General Manager – Ray white Surfers Paradise Property Management
Deanna Nott
Managing Director – Wings Public Relations
Community Dedication and Social Justice Award 2022
WINNER
Kate Carmody
Clincial Nurse and Volunteer
FINALISTS
Rana Al-Mekarry
Manager – Multicultural Women’s Office (MFO)
Natasha Price
Co-Founder & CEO – InvincAble
Aspiring Young Business Achiever Award 2022
WINNER
Tiia Verosaari
5th year student Grififth University
Bachelor of Engineering and Science (major in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics)
FINALIST
Bree Logan
Learning and Development Specialist – Village Roadshow theme Parks
Empowering Young Women’s Award 2022
WINNER
Kimberly Diamond
Year 12 – Somerset College
FINALISTS
Mikayla Osborne
Year 11 – St Michael’s College
Tahlia Zorbas
Year 12 – Lords Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School
Creating Change Award 2022
WINNER
Chantelle Geldenhuys
Director – Quality Seal Australia
FINALISTS
Pamela Bishop
COO- Blooms the Chemist
Emma Ridings
Principal – Buchan Group
Arts, Culture, Tourism & Entertainment Award 2022
WINNER
Llewella McNabb
Operations Manager
Village Roadshow Theme Parks
FINALISTS
Kate Baggerson
Executive producer – Everybody Now
Corrina Bonshek
Composer Creative Prodcuer – Corrina Bonshek and Collaborators
Innovation, Technology & Research Award 2022
WINNER
Jacine Greenwood
CEO- Roccoco Botanicals
FINALISTS
Sheree Young
CEO & Director – Body Science International
Miriam van Heusden
CEO- Maralytics
Rising Star – Small Business 2022
WINNER
Danielle Lim
Director
DSL Law
FINALISTS
Kate McQuinn
Owner – Sandy Crab Toy Store
Julann Tiernan
Director – Tiernan Family Law
Samantha Reynolds
Managing Director – Braeside at Gin House Creek Estate
Employer of the Year 2022
WINNER
Courtney Scott
CEO – Empowered Living Choices
FINALISTS
Tamara Turner
Co-Founder & CEO – Axon Property Group
Michelle Fragar
Founder & Director BRANDiT
Meet the 2021 Gold Coast Women in Business Award Winners
Gold Coast Woman in Business of the Year 2021
Felicity Cohen
CEO
Weightloss Solutions Australia
Business Achiever Award 2021
Brynley King
Director
Ecommerce Growth Pty Ltd
Community Dedication and Social Justice Award 2021
Chithrana Palipana
Disability Advocate – Advocability
Creating Change Award 2021
Larissa Rose
Director
GG Enviro
Arts, Culture, Tourism & Entertainment Award 2021
Dee Steinfort – Executive Director
Natasha Edwards – Artistic Director
Swell Sculpture Festival
Innovation, Technology & Research Award 2021
Professor Kate Seib
Research Leader
Institute of Glycomics
Griffith University
Adaption and Ingenuity Award 2021
Dr Tanya Unni
Director – Amtan Medical Centres
Employer of the Year Award 2021
Lucy Johnston
Director
TCHL Group Pty Ltd
Rising Star – Small Business Award 2021
Anja Ede
Owner
Café Alfons
Aspiring Young Business Achiever Award 2021
Katie Eales
Founder – Sabbia Co
Empowering Young Women’s Award 2021 WINNER
Jodie Down
(Year 12 – A. B. Paterson College)
Meet the 2020 Gold Coast Women In Business Award Winners
Celebrate the extraordinary achievements of women from across the Gold Coast region. The Gold Coast Women in Business Awards honour our visionaries, innovators, change makers, women of inspiration and young achievers.
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