2025 Gala Awards
Thank you for joining us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the women shaping Canberra’s business community. On Friday 24 October, the National Ballroom at Hotel Realm came alive as we honoured outstanding achievements in business, leadership, innovation, sustainability, social impact, and community service.
It was a night filled with inspiration, connection, and celebration - recognising the powerful impact of Canberra women in business. We can’t wait to come together again next year.​​​​​​​
.. and the 2025 Award Winners are
Business Woman of the Year (sponsored by Parbery Consulting)
Debra Parker, Parker Coles Curtis
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Young Business Woman of the Year (sponsored by Canberra Women in Business)
Eryn Marshall, Eryn Marshall Artistry
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Small Business Woman of the Year (sponsored by ACT Government)
Sophie Mclean, Your Property Profits
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Leadership Business Woman of the Year (sponsored by Doma Hotels)
Amanda Mead, Jamala Wildlife Lodge
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Community Service Business Woman of the Year (sponsored by Synergy Group)
Courtney Smith, Completely Rescued
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Innovation Business Woman of the Year (sponsored by Southern Cross Austereo)
Laura Chapman, The Know You Co.
Careen Redman-Matthews, Humaneer
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Social Impact Business Woman of the Year (sponsored by Canberra Weekly)
Vanessa Schimizzi, Curated
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Sustainability Business Woman of the Year (sponsored by Instant Colour Press)
Vanessa Brettell, Stepping Stone Social Enterprise
Micro Business Woman of the Year (sponsored by auDA)
Reiné Williams, Tranquil Architecture
Parbery and Canberra Women in Business extend our thanks to all the incredible finalists recognised in the 2025 Parbery Canberra Women in Business Awards.
BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
Riana Janse van Rensburg
Aesthetic Medicine Canberra
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Laura Chapman
The Know You Co
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Debra Parker
Parker Coles Curtis
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Trisha Gorman
L&T Consulting, The Female Leader
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​Katie Hancock
Embrace Disability Group
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Kim Persson
Renovation Matters
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Vanessa Brettell
Stepping Stone Social Enterprise
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Vanessa Schimizzi
Branded Graphics Curated
SMALL, YOUNG AND MICRO BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
Mary Cullen
Your Studio CBR
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Melissa Neville
Missy’s Magic Styles
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Christy Christensen
Total Body Contouring
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Jessica Nathan
Kintsugi Holistic Health
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Emily Lawrence
Gumnut Dance
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Tina Chawner
Yellow Hat Consulting
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Fran Weir
Capital Bookkeeping
Chloe Lim
Twisty Science Pty Ltd
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Sophie Mclean
Your Property Profits
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Sally Mackenzie
Delta Advisory
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Alexandra Webb
Local Village Markets
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Dr Ellen McKenzie
Canberra Psychology Services
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Daniella Pozzolungo
PupDigital
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PJ Ashley
The Pillar Code
Eryn Marshall
Eryn Marshall Artistry
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Kass Deacon
Sealed With A Kass
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Kym Bina
VPA Support Pty Ltd
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Anjali Srivastava
Nurture Culture
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Katrina Barter
Tendup
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Reiné Williams
Tranquil Architecture
SUSTAINABILITY, SOCIAL IMPACT AND INNOVATION BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
Laura Chapman
The Know You Co
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Catherine Coles
Parker Coles Curtis
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Tina Chawner
Yellow Hat Consulting
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Renee Nasserpour
National Zoo and Aquarium
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Courtney Smith
Completely Rescued
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Careen Redman-Matthews
Humaneer
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Jacquelyn Curtis
Parker Coles Curtis
Katie Hancock
Embrace Disability Group
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Eryn Marshall
Eryn Marshall Artistry
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PJ Ashley
The Pillar Code
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Vanessa Schimizzi
Branded Graphics & Curated
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Niva Pryor
F45 Training Dickson
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Reiné Williams
Tranquil Architecture
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Vanessa Brettell
Stepping Stone Social Enterprise
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
Trisha Gorman
L&T Consulting and The Female Leader
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Amanda Mead
Jamala Wildlife Lodge
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Tanya Hammond
Tailored HR Solutions
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Adele Auva’a
The CARE Academy
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Courtney Smith
Completely Rescued
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Melissa Neville
Missy’s Magic Styles
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Paulina Jagus
Woden Valley Early Learning Centre
