
The 2014 Queensland finalists join a long list of incredible alumnae who have inspired us with their individual achievements, and done so much collectively for the promotion of women in the Australian business world.
The Finalists for the 2014 Telstra Queensland Business Women’s Awards are:
Business Owner Award
Capt. Jan Becker, Becker Helicopter Services Pty Ltd, Marcoola
Fiona Cosgrove, Wellness Coaching Australia, Mermaid Beach
Sharon Kneen, Eskay Kids Pty Ltd, Karana Downs
Michelle McDowall, Arabon Accountants, Sherwood
Francesca Webster, Brazilian Beauty, Windsor
Helen Wood, TMS Consulting, Brisbane
Private and Corporate Sector Award
Lyn Davies, Tunstall Healthcare, Eagle Farm
Elizabeth Harper, GHD, Brisbane
Trish Hogan, Ramsay Healthcare, Gold Coast
Cathy Mackey, Shadforth Financial Group, Brisbane
Melinda Watt, EarthCheck, Brisbane
Community and Government Award
Anne Cross, UnitingCare Queensland, Brisbane
Squadron Leader Samantha Freebairn, Royal Australian Air Force, Amberley
Prof. Claire Jackson, University of Queensland Australia, Herston
Joanne Jessop, Multicap, Eight Mile Plains
Sonja Johnson, Regional Development Australia, Far North Queensland and Torres Strait Inc, Cairns
Robyn Petrou, Energy Super, Brisbane
Business Innovation Award
Lyn Davies, Tunstall Healthcare, Eagle Farm
Squadron Leader Samantha Freebairn, Royal Australian Air Force, Amberley
Elizabeth Harper, GHD, Brisbane
Prof. Claire Jackson, University of Queensland Australia, Herston
Sonja Johnson, Regional Development Australia, Far North Queensland and Torres Strait Inc, Cairns
Francesca Webster, Brazilian Beauty, Winsor
Young Business Women’s Award
Skye Anderton, Ruby Olive Jewellery, Brisbane
Linda Ireland, Mortgage Choice, Buderim
Bree James, Grand Publishing, Cairns
Decinda MacDonald, Sugar & Spice Events, Burleigh Heads
Fleur Madden, The Red Republic, Kangaroo Point
Joni Norling, The Yellow Company, Brisbane
Stephanie Whyte, FBI Sales, Coopers Plains
National awards announcement
Winners of the 2014 Telstra Queensland Business Women’s Awards were announced on Tuesday 30 September in Brisbane. The Queensland 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.
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