Introducing our 2020 SA Woman Award Finalists
The 2020 SA Woman Awards received a record number of over 1,100 nominations and close to 700 individual women nominated. More than double that of 2019!
We are so incredibly grateful to all the people who nominated and sent a reminder to women in business everywhere that they are seen for their hard work, contribution, innovation and impact on our state of South Australia.
We would also love for you to check them all out and support these fabulous women in business below!
The awards will be presented at our epic 2020 Awards Night on Friday February 12, 2021…stay tuned for the big announcement!
⭐️ FIRST NATIONS AWARD
PROUD SPONSOR: SA Woman & Robyn Verrall
WINNER: Kerry Colbung ~ Mandanga Enterprises
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Rebekah Smith ~ Smith and Wellness
Dee Edwards ~ eNVIsion Barossa-Yorke-Mid North
Jessica Wishart ~ Kere to Country
Sonya Rankine ~ Lakun Mara
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⭐️ BACKBONE AWARD
PROUD SPONSOR: Bully’s Meats
WINNER: Kelly Dawson-Fitzpatrick ~ Hydro-Jet Solutions Australia
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Brooke Lampit ~ Lambrook Wines
Annette Cameron ~ Rabbiter’s Hut Bed & Breakfast
Cathie Seal ~ Adelaide Home Services
Jess Engleson ~ Concrete Busters Pty Ltd
Silvia Frost ~ Power Generator Systems
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⭐️ MUM IN BUSINESS AWARD
PROUD SPONSOR: Switch Start Scale
WINNER: Sam Paior ~ The Growing Space
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Amy Purling ~ Miracle Mumma
Jax Isaacson ~ Jax and Co.
Rachelle Lessue ~ Tangled Kids Hair Care
Olivia Jenkins ~ Olivia Jenkins
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⭐️ RISE UP AWARD
PROUD SPONSOR: BNI Adelaide North
WINNER: Megan Potter ~ Megan Potter Cosmetics
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Melissa Bode & Alicia Bode ~ BODE Hair Lounge
Renae Plueckhahn ~ Play Therapy SA
Marissa Mcloughlin ~ Ugly Swan
Lauren Thiel ~ The Real Thiel Pty Ltd
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⭐️ REGIONAL WOMAN IN BUSINESS AWARD
PROUD SPONSOR: Your Estate Lawyer
WINNER: Julie Trenaman ~ JT Elements – Unleash your business potential
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Alison Meaney ~ Bukirk Glamping Clare Valley
Amy Quist ~ Bubbles of Sunshine Photography
Bronwyn Campbell ~ Sassy Lass
Lucy Dodd ~ Lowan Park Produce
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⭐️ INNOVATOR AWARD
PROUD SPONSOR: SA Woman
WINNER: Helen Whait ~ ActivOT
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Kylie Ralph-McKechnie ~ AUS FIT Strong Body Strong Mind
Moni Mazzeo ~ Rental Property Network
Michelle Jewels-Parsons Funeral Celebrant & End of Life Companion
Jacqui Leopardi ~ I Do For Two
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⭐️ QUIET ACHIEVER AWARD
PROUD SPONSOR: Little Picassos
WINNER: Jo McDonald ~ Move Through Life Dance Studio
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Hannah Willsmore ~ Hannah Willsmore – Midwife + Childbirth Educator
Teresa Janowski ~ STEM Fast Track
Kelly Hody ~ Kelly Hody Mkt Etc
Billie Cornthwaite ~ Meez On Plus Catering
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⭐️ LEADERSHIP AWARD
PROUD SPONSOR: SA Woman
WINNER: Heather Croall ~ Adelaide Fringe
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Michelle Holland ~ Synergy IQ
Lisa Gogoll ~ Dynamic Sales Tupperware
Laura Gum ~ Potential Ability Group
Michelle Papalia ~ North East Group (Isuzu)
Edwina Pearce ~ Uniquely Natural
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⭐️ ALLROUNDER AWARD
PROUD SPONSOR: Tashly Consulting
WINNER: Cassandra Day ~ The Carers Place
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Lissy Wood ~ Vestra Wealth
Robyn Verrall ~ Bully’s Meats
Sarah Henson ~ Love for Lobes
Lisa Twyford ~ Clear Decisions
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⭐️ HEART AWARD
PROUD SPONSOR: Hallett Law
WINNER: Melanie Tate ~ Puddle Jumpers Incorporated
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Heather Harrison ~ YP Puppy Rescue
Dr Carolyn Roesler ~ Raey of Hope Childrens Charity
Heather Baldock ~ Workshop26 – Kimba’s Creative Quarter
Melissa Rayner ~ The Foodprint Experience
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⭐️ CONNECTION AWARD
PROUD SPONSOR: Yarnarama
WINNER: Wendy Perry ~ Switch Start Scale
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Emily Hilder ~ Human Brands
Libby Parker ~ Vault 134
Cushla Baldock ~ Coosh & Co.
Tammy Edwards ~ Tammy’s Table by Tammy Edwards
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⭐️ NEW WOMAN ON THE BLOCK AWARD
PROUD SPONSOR: Concrete Busters Pty Ltd
WINNER: Genevieve Hodge ~ Spire – Youth Coaching & Leadership
PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Hannah Pattingale ~ Moda Bella
Karlie Rice ~ Apple Bee Health Bar
Amanda Clarke ~ Brightt
Keli Doubikin ~ Spiral Coordination Pty Ltd.
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⭐️ COMMUNITY AWARD
PROUD SPONSOR: SA Woman
WINNER: Sandra Senn ~ Hashtag Insta Prints
WINNER: Kelly Hody ~ Kelly Hody Mkt Etc
WINNER: Shelley Cox ~ Workspace Barossa
Huge congratulations to all of our Winners & Finalists! Thank you so much to all of our Sponsors & Partners for their incredible support.
Oh what a night!
Stay tuned for the announcement of our 2021 SA Woman Awards!!!