CWB 2011 AWARDSOn August 10 we celebrated with nearly 100 people at our Gala Dinner.
The event was a great success. Thanks to our members, our hard working Committee, Secretariat and, of course, our wonderful sponsors - who contributed nearly $20,000 in support and prizes.
Congratulations to all our entrants and the Winners.
BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Winner - Maria Selleck, Maria Selleck Properties
This award is for the businesswoman who demonstrates leadership, tenacity, compassion, encouragement, pursuit of excellence and is a role model for other business women Proven by implementing new initiatives in the workplace, providing employment opportunities, being visionary.
Meet a woman who really means business - Maria Selleck
Sponsored By
Art Atelier Fax ‘n’ Figures Hamper Art Ondina Communications BEST NEW BUSINESS
Riana’s Health & Skin Clinic WiCK Consulting
Winner - Riana Janse van Rensburg, Riana's Health & Skin Care Clinic
This award is for the new business that has shown excellence in growth, both financially and with the number of clients, demonstrating innovative ideas in marketing.
Sponsored By
Content Group Functions@Federation Hamper Art 10x
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SPIRIT
Winner - Kylie Watson, La Bella Creations
Highly Commended, Fiona Allardyce, Hamper Art
This award is for the business that cares for the community, enhancing the social, economic, commercial and environmental prosperity of their region. Proven by providing assistance to community organizations or charities, encouraging employees to participate in community or charity events, providing sponsorship to community events or charities.
Sponsored By
Canberra Writing School Charismatic Communications 10x
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Winner - Claire Connelly, Papercut
This award is for the business that shows a proven passion and dedication to reducing environmental impacts in the region e.g. by water conservation, carbon trading, energy management or promoting environmentally friendly products.
Sponsored By
10x Exhale Coaching & Consulting Altitude 1260 Resort
EVENT SPONSOR'S
Sponsored By
Canberra Weekly Magazine Channelvision
Katrina Edgar Photography Papercut
LUCKY DOOR PRIZES
Performance Partnership RSM Bird Cameron 10X
Sponsored By
Access Rigg Channelvision Contours Franco of Canberra Hamper Art
Riana’s Health & Clinic Strive Holistic Synergy Self Defence
Terrene Gems The Athlete's Foot
CWB Acknowledges the generous support of our event sponsors
Members in the Media
"Book Love" - Meredith Wright featured in a recent ABC 7.30 Report
A feature about women in business, by Channelvision with an interview by CWB's Vice President, Claire Connelly
Members Directory
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Womens Business Information Resource
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