They embody what it means to be a Telstra Business Woman’s Award winner, courageous; confident and innovative.
“Anne has implemented a huge change program that has transformed what was a distressed and multi-faceted UnitingCare Queensland. She has been responsible for significant structural reform, while being articulate and values-driven in a business that is the largest non-government employer in Queensland.”
Other winners include Business Owner Award winner Captain Jan Becker, CEO of international helicopter training and air transport operations business Becker Helicopter Services, and RAAF Squadron Leader and pilot Samantha Freebairn, who won the Business Innovation Award for developing a scheme to attract, retain and support women as military pilots.
“I am confident that the 2014 Queensland winners will continue to inspire the next generation,” says Ms McKenzie.
“They embody what it means to be a Telstra Business Woman’s Award winner, courageous; confident and innovative.”
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2014 Telstra Queensland Business Women’s Awards:
2014 Telstra Queensland Business Woman of the Year
Anne Cross, UnitingCare Queensland, Brisbane
Business Owner Award
Captain Jan Becker, Becker Helicopter Services Pty Ltd, Marcoola
Private and Corporate Sector Award
Elizabeth Harper, GHD, Brisbane
Community and Government Award
Anne Cross, UnitingCare Queensland, Brisbane
Business Innovation Award
Squadron Leader Samantha Freebairn, Royal Australian Air Force, Amberley
Young Business Women’s Award
Skye Anderton, Ruby Olive Jewellery, Brisbane
National Awards Announcement
The Queensland winners proceed to the national finals in Melbourne on 26 November. For finalists and winners across Australia the awards offer a share in $650,000 in cash and prizes.
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