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Women of the Year
‘I was on the street and an addict’: Coast nominee’s amazing rebirth
A YOUNG Entrepreneur of the Year winner and ex-addict has been nominated for the Harvey Norman Gold Coast Women of the Year awards for her work helping people return to the workforce. LAST CHANCE TO ENTER
Revealed: How ‘token woman’ became Coast corporate titan
A Gold Coast corporate titan recalls the remarkable journey from “token woman” to becoming a leading figure in the city. READ THE REVEALING INTERVIEW
Gold Coast Woman of the Year’s incredible tale
She believes people should be shown the value of helping others from a young age. And she’s certainly led by example. Meet the Harvey Norman Gold Coast Woman of the Year for 2020.
Incredible bravery of our People’s Choice winner
This mum has a devastating story to tell. It hurts to repeat it. But she does so again and again, to save other families the same pain.
Mum of three’s ultimate gesture of love
A bright smile, a ready laugh and a big heart. Our Angels Among Us winner is certainly deserving of her title.
How Mentors winner built her business the hard way
The winner of our ‘Mentors’ category built her business the hard way. Now she’s determined to make the path a little easier for those following in her footsteps.
Moment that inspired doctor’s fight to transform lives
A Gold Coast doctor – and winner of our Wellness Warriors award – has revealed the heartbreaking story the led her to dedicating her life to an important cause.
‘We’re challenging them to open their hearts’
Our ‘Entertainers’ winner has achieved great things on the stage – but her greatest role is in inspiring our kids.
‘I love what I do, I get to make such a difference’
Our Young Women winner makes a huge impact on many lives – but she says it’s something she loves doing.
How ‘Education’ winner helps frontline staff in COVID fight
Our ‘Champions of Education’ winner has always had a vital role – but it’s more important now than ever.
Champions of Sport winner dubbed the ‘Queen of Hearts’
She’s pioneered programs in game skills and participation, indigenous culture and education, and physical and intellectual disability inclusion. No wonder our ‘Champions of Sport’ winner has been dubbed the ‘Queen of Hearts’.
Incredible story of success against the odds
The first Harvey Norman Gold Coast Women of the Year winner has been announced, someone who has, through hard work and determination, achieved a rare business success.
REVEALED: Harvey Norman Gold Coast Woman of the Year
She believes people should be shown the value of helping others from a young age. And she’s certainly led by example. Meet the Harvey Norman Gold Coast Woman of the Year for 2020.
Harvey Norman Gold Coast Women of the Year Commemorative Magazine
The winners will be revealed Saturday 27 June
From ‘bed bound’ to renowned wheelchair athlete
From being bed bound for 10 years to becoming an athlete — even Natasha Price is surprised at her turnaround.
Why this principal turned down roles as CEO
Sue Dalton has been offered plenty of lucrative roles to lead prosperous businesses – but prefers to lead the next generation.
Coast woman setting pace in man’s world
Romy never knew she could have an exciting career in the male-dominated world of motorsport — but that’s exactly what she did, and she’s inspiring the next generation to follow in her footsteps.
Meet the Women of the Year finalists
The Harvey Norman Women of the Year has uncovered countless stories of inspiring women. Today we introduce to you the finalists, and open voting for people’s choice.
How brave Coast nurse juggles family, health and business
This Gold Coast nurse is also a wife, mother, grandmother, administration officer and body builder – and that’s just in her spare time.
‘I’m young and blonde, everything construction doesn’t look like’
Being a woman in the construction industry definitely has its advantages — just ask Tamika Smith.
Meet your Women of the Year finalists
The Harvey Norman Gold Coast Women of the Year has uncovered countless stories of inspiring, innovative and influential women. We introduce to your finalists.
Meet your Harvey Norman Women of the Year finalists
The Harvey Norman Gold Coast Women of the Year has uncovered countless stories of inspiring, innovative and influential women. We introduce to your finalists.
‘It’s a club no parent ever wants to join’
In 2012, Melissa McGuinness’ son caused a crash that killed himself and four others. It’s what this mother did next that has seen her become a finalist in our Women of the Year awards.
Changes to the 2020 Harvey Norman Gold Coast Women of the Year
In light of COVID-19 and Government recommendations, we have had to make a number of changes to the Harvey Norman Gold Coast Women of the Year campaign.
Meet the woman second mother to 600 kids
She was just 19 when she suddenly found herself a mother of three. Now 11 years on, she’s become a second parent to more than 600.
Meet woman with 40 different volunteer roles
She’s only 24-years-old, but this extremely passionate green thumb is already settled down with a small family and has her dream career in the palm of her hands.
Meet Coast’s two biggest female powerhouses
They are two of the Gold Coast’s biggest female powerhouses — so get ready for some serous girl power. But really, Katie Page and Bec Frizelle are just like the rest of us.
Meet Coast’s most stylish mums
Meet the two stylish Gold Coast mums decided to start an Instagram page of their daily fashion outfits. Their page has since drawn in a whopping amount of followers.
Educating our the architects of our future
If buildings were sound, architecture is music, according to this Gold Coast Women of the Year nominee. Perhaps that’s why she was nominated at least 24 times.
Pilley paving the way for young women in football
Watching football as a little girl, Amber Pilley always wanted a woman to look up to — now she’s making sure she’s that woman for younger generations.
’Breasts my secret ingredient to success’
This Gold Coast woman is a titan within the adult entertainment industry, and while she says breasts have been a secret ingredient in her success, it’s something else that has given her businesses longevity.
Coast’s pocket rocket an ‘accidental politician’
When she first came into council, Donna Gates was told she was a size six with a size sixteen mouth. Years later, not much has changed, except she’s now the city’s Deputy Mayor.
How education for seniors is saving lives
Learning in retirement is about more than finding new hobbies. It can some times be a life saver, according to this Gold Coast Woman of the Year nominee.
The woman on front line of Coast’s addiction war
Meet Alannah Ryan. She is at the front line of the Gold Coast’s drug scourge, guiding those suffering back to health at one of the city’s largest clinics.
Chance to celebrate our city’s finest
Women don’t shout about their achievements, which is why the Gold Coast Women of the Year Awards is very important, writes Bulletin editor Rachel Hancock.
How Stuckey conquered politics
Long-serving Currumbin Jann Stuckey is regarded as one of the strongest leaders the Gold Coast has ever had. She admits she has been forced to go against the grain during her long career.
Meet one of Coast’s best known doctors
One of the Gold Coast’s best known doctors grew up dreaming her name would be on the admissions list to India’s best medical school, where they only chose 35 people per year. Then one day, it was.
Meet one of Queensland’s first female cops
She was one of Queensland’s first female police officers, surviving sexism and tragedy before working in war torn East Timor. Now Judith De Boer welcomes Glitter Strip developers as her adversary.
Former Ironwoman living firefighter dream
Former Ironwoman Hayley Bateup was so certain she couldn’t win her first professional competition, she didn’t even tell her mum she entered. Now, she looks back on the shift from a nearly two-decade long career to her firefighter dream.
How Amy Shark beat a bear
From a Gold Coast state school to the stages of New York and LA, the city’s own indie-pop sensation Amy Shark has credited the Glitter Strip as her original training ground.
‘I have met the most incredible women on the Gold Coast’
Katie Page explains why the recognition offered by the Gold Coast Women of the Year Awards is long overdue.
Meet Annaliese Battista: Dropout to CEO
SHE’S the Gold Coast CEO who went from school dropout to ‘raging over-achiever.’ Here’s how she changed her life around — and never looked back.
Nominate now for Women of the Year
The Bulletin is launching its inaugural Harvey Norman Gold Coast Women of the Year campaign, to celebrate all the fantastic women across our city. Here’s how you can nominate.
Big names throw backing behind women’s game
IT is the next great stage in the game’s growth — and some of the NRL’s most influential figures are lending a hand to aid the development of women in rugby league.
Women of dare
GIRLS with gumption and adventure-loving ladies are the makers and subjects of the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour.
‘Why I love Magic Millions’: Page
FOR the Gold Coast, Magic Millions has become a powerhouse of celebrity horses and humans. But for those directly involved, the event means something else entirely.
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