2023 Award Winners

Gold Coast Awards

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