The Greater Downs
2025 Nominations closed for the region’s prestigious Awards Program.
Nominations reopen in May 2026
Email now for 2026 Awards enquiries enquiries@wibaa.com.au.
Meet recent Greater Downs Women in Business Award Winners
Greater Downs Woman in Business of Year
Sally Rigney – Rigney Rural
Community Dedication & Social Justice
Elizabeth Hill – Connect South West QLD
Business Adaption and Ingenuity Award
Anita Fitzgibbon Armanasco Fitzy’s
Mary Wagner Honour
Samantha O’Toole Mayor Balonne Shire Council
Rising Star Award
Teryl Coote – Platter of Fact
Aspiring Young Business Women’s Award
Emily Ainsworth – Excavation Equipment
Agribusiness Award
Sally Rigney – Rigney Rural
Know an inspiring woman in business, the community or education – Nominate her in 2022 and watch her shine!
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