The outstanding achievements of Australian women were celebrated on Thursday at the picturesque setting of Doltone house on Sydney Harbour. NAB Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards celebrate female entrepreneurs, change champions, agenda setters and emerging public and private sector leaders.
Guests were treated to lunch and a unique opportunity to meet many of Australia’s most influential women. The awards ceremony was opened by the Hon Nicola Roxon MP, who shared her own experience of balancing leadership and motherhood with guests. The judging panel included leaders such as Australian Women’s Weekly Editor-in-Chief Helen McCabe and novelist and TV presenter Tara Moss.
‘Hundreds of women put themselves forward for these awards, and every single one of them demonstrated what they’ve personally achieved,’ said Women’s Agenda Editor Angela Priestley. ‘The winners are inspiring; they prove just how diverse and deep the pool of female leadership and entrepreneurial talent is across Australia.’
Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year
Monica Meldrum
Founder of Whole Kids, a provider of high-quality children’s health products, designed to tackle the rise in food-related allergies and illnesses.
Emerging Leader in the Private Sector
Megan Dalla-Camina
At IBM Megan has led the development and execution of a new wave of leadership based on positive psychology. She spends time mentoring and coaching women and has published her first book: Getting Real About Having it All.
Emerging Leader in the Public or Not-for-Profit Sector
Dr Kimberley Clayfield
Executive Manager of Space Sciences and Technology, CSIRO, Kimberley played a key role that led to a four year $40 million Australian Space Research Program. She also works to inspire high school students to pursue science and engineering.
Female Regional/Rural Entrepreneur or Manager of the Year
Alison Page
Alison launched Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance in 2007 as a social enterprise that could facilitate the employment of hundreds of Aboriginal contractors, and strengthen the cultural identity of artists and their communities.
The Agenda Setter
Destroy the Joint (Collective Entry)
A social media movement run by a collective of women’s rights campaigners, now boasting nearly 24,000 facebook fans and 5000 twitter followers.
Inspirational Ambassador Award
Megan Davis
Expert Member on the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, Megan is committed to protecting the rights of marginalised members of society, and has used her position with the UN to encourage and inspire other women to be influential leaders in male-dominated industries.
Change Champion Award
Sally Macindoe
Partner and Head of Diversity, Norton Rose Australia, Sally was the first women to be elected to Norton Rose’s governing boarded and under her leadership the company has doubled the number of women working flexibly.
For more information, visit:
https://www.womensagenda.com.au/womensagenda-leadership-awards
