The diversity of our 2014 West Australian finalists shines a light on Australian business women whose innovations and leadership are changing the industries and communities around them.
Other finalists leading community change include Edith Cowan University’s Professor Cobie Rudd, who introduced simulation-based learning for health professionals that was adopted by nearly 40 Australian universities; and Jane Mauritz, director of cattle and cropping farm Hydillowah, who works to raise community awareness about suicide prevention in WA’s wheat belt.
Kate McKenzie, Telstra Chief Operations Officer and Telstra Business Women’s Awards Ambassador applauded the varied talents of this year’s winners,
“The 2014 West Australian finalists join a long list of incredible alumni who have inspired us with their individual achievements, and done so much collectively for the promotion of women in the Australian business world,” she said.
Vanessa Nolan-Woods, partner of the Telstra Business Women’s Awards, General Manager of Commonwealth Bank’s Women in Focus network, said they are proud to be a part of the Awards,
“Women in Focus is proud of our partnership with the Telstra Awards, and the role we have played together to create a supportive network of women to inspire future trailblazers,” she said.
Finalists for the 2014 Telstra West Australian Business Women’s Awards are:
Business Owner Award
Nicole Ashby, FIFO Families, Melville
Lyn Bentley, Sticky Fingers Gourmet Foods, O'Connor
Jane Mouritz, Hydillowah Pty Ltd , Hyden
Deborah Pearcey, Renovation Concepts, Como
Gemma Tognini, GT Media, Northbridge
Private and Corporate Sector Award
Victoria Butler, Jackson McDonald, Perth
Nina Hobson, Meridian Services, Burswood
Jillian Hoffmann, Woodside Energy Ltd., Perth
Rachel Mottram, Alcoa of Australia, Pinjarra Refinery, Pinjarra
Trish O'Reilly, Australia-Africa Mining Industry Group (AAMIG), West Perth
Sharon Warburton, Brookfield Multiplex, Perth
Community and Government Award
Justine Colyer, Rise Network Inc, Middle Swan
Judy Hogben, The Centre for Cerebral Palsy, Coolbinia
Glenda Kickett, Centrecare, Perth
Jane King, State Library of Western Australia Foundation, Perth
Prof. Cobie Rudd, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup
Rabia Siddique, West Australian Police, East Perth
Business Innovation Award
Nicole Ashby, FIFO Families, Melville
Dr. Regina Flugge, RAC WA, West Perth
Jillian Hoffmann, Woodside Energy Ltd., Perth
Judy Hogben, The Centre for Cerebral Palsy, Coolbinia
Dr. Nicola Howe, Southcare, Manning
Prof. Cobie Rudd, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup
Young Business Women’s Award
Fiona Gebauer, Perth International Arts Festival, Crawley
Alecia Hancock, Hancock Creative, Perth
Rosalind Hobson, Cristal Pigment Australia Ltd., Australind
Laura McMahon Higgins, Questamon, Fremantle
Bree Mitchelson, The Strategist Group, Perth
Amy Moonen, Woodside Energy Limited, Perth
Gemma Upson, Ear Science Institute Australia Inc.,Subiaco
National awards announcement
Winners of the 2014 Telstra Western Australian Business Women’s Awards were announced on Tuesday 10 October in Perth. The West Australian winners proceed to the national finals in Melbourne on 26 November.
For finalists across Australia the awards offer a chance to share in $650,000 in cash and prizes.
Be inspired by incredible Australian business women.
For more information on the Telstra Business Women’s Awards click here.
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