The 21 finalists of the 2017 Telstra Western Australian Business Women’s Awards are striving to challenge some of the state’s most ingrained perceptions. And now in their 23rd year, the Telstra WA Business Women’s Awards celebrate the achievements of extraordinary business women and the contribution, support and participation of everyone in pursuit of this goal.
Telstra Business Women’s Awards Ambassador, and Group Executive, Media, and Chief Marketing Officer, Joe Pollard, said that the Western Australian finalists are exceptional women who deserve to be celebrated.
“The role of the Telstra Business Women’s Awards is to shine a light on women’s achievements as business leaders and celebrate the positive results of inclusive leadership, which include better organisational performance, increased competitive advantage and at a macro level, a thriving economy,” Ms Pollard said.
“The 2017 finalists have followed very different paths to business success but they have all shown determination, innovative thinking and exceptional leadership to deliver real business impact.”
The finalists of the 2017 Telstra Western Australian Business Women’s Awards are:
Entrepreneur Award
Caroline Monet, Carolines Skincare, Hamilton Hill
Gemma Tognini, gtmedia, Perth
Peta Slocombe, Vital Conversations, Subiaco
Dr Anh Nguyen, Dr Anh Plastic Surgeon Medispa & Wellness Clinic, Perth
Charlotte Mills, Racing and Wagering Western Australia, Osborne Park
Rhonda Hardy, City of Kalamunda, Kalamunda
Michelle Fyfe, Western Australia Police Force, Perth
Corporate and Private
Anna Dartnell, Bis, Osborne Park
Dhakshi Weerwardena, BHP, Perth
Jennifer Franceschi, Fresh Produce Alliance, Manjimup
Deanne Watts, GE Group Australia, Geraldton
Derry Simpson, 303 MullenLowe Group, Perth
Julia Schortinghuis, Lighthouse Capital, Perth
Young Business Women’s Award
Dhakshi Weerwardena, BHP, Perth
Maitri Patel, Bolly Active, Victoria Park
Hannah Mills, WestCoast Fireworks, Bunbury
Jessica Williamson, Ete Swimwear, Perth
Katherine Roberts, This Little Pig Went to Market, Bassendean
Winners of the 2017 Telstra Western Australian Business Women’s Awards will be announced at a Gala Dinner in Perth, on Tuesday 24 October. State and Territory category winners will be flown to Melbourne for the National Awards judging, followed by a celebration dinner on the night of Tuesday 21 November.
