Gympie Women in Business Awards 2022 winners revealed

Dozens of successful businesswomen gathered to celebrate each other's achievements during a glittering night to crown the winners of this year’s Women in Business awards.

We Rise Networking Gympie coordinator Ellen Hardy put together the Women in Business Awards night in 2022.

Gympie businesswomen came together to celebrate each other’s successes during a dazzling night of awards.

We Rise Networking Gympie co-ordinator Ellen Hardy hosted the Women in Business Awards night on December 10, to encourage networking and bring the region’s businesswomen together.

The night brought together 40 women from different businesses to celebrate and support one another, while also enjoying champagne, flowers and food.

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Women in Business Awards night in Gympie, 2022.

Ms Hardy said the event was able to support 17 local businesses through catering, gifts and decor.

“We laughed, cried, danced, hugged, cheered, drank, ate epic food,” she said.

“The feedback was awesome, and we are already planning next year’s.”

Ms Hardy extended a “massive thank you” to Yamba Realty, Karinya Flowers, The Grand Old Lady and Wildflowers and Lace for being the major sponsors.

Congratulations to:

New Business of the Year award

Sponsor Corinne Lucas with Hayley Smith from Sweet Scents by Hayley at the Women in Business Awards night.

Hayley from Sweet Scents by Hayley

Generous Heart award

Mandy from We Rise Rainbow Beach with Janzey Pratt from Yamba Realty at the Women in Business Awards night.

Janzey Pratt from Yamba Realty Group

‘We Rise Cos You Help Us Rise’ Biggest Cheerleader Award

Chantelle Mayers from Formation Personal Training

‘You Make Me Feel Like Sunshine’

Gina Moore from Young Living

Best Creative Marketing

Sharna Brook from Modern Hypnosis and Gympie Wellness Clinic.

Business of the Year award

Prue Sheehan from PesART and Ceramics

Sponsor Anita Pate with Prue Sheehan from PesART and Ceramics at the Women in Business Awards night.