The 2007 Babes in Business Awards were presented at this year's lunch ... and the winners are:
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GADENS LAWYERS DEAL BABE
If there is a deal being done this Babe is part of the action. Always sealing the deal, this Babe has got the big end of town sitting up and taking notice.
www.gadens.com.au |
WINNER: Rachael Hockaday
Rachael Hockaday The winner is a Babe who is doing deals on a national and international basis daily.
She has negotiated with the Chinese Government to lift an airport curfew to fly in delegates on delayed flights into a conference she masterminded.
A finalist in the AIM Young Manger of the Year, she is currently rolling out three major national campaigns.
The only female executive at Terry White Management, she is knocking them dead and is a worthy winner of the Gadens Deal Babe 2007 – Rachael Hockaday.
Commendations
Astra Ellis – Corporate Property
Business partners - Penny Hume & Karen Obern, Founders of Outshine |
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GEORGIE AND HECTOR YOUNG GUN BABE
This Babe is on her way up! With smarts and talent to burn, she is not afraid to ask questions and to learn, She is aspirational – and inspirational to those around her. Watch out world, this Young Gun Babe is shooting for the stars!
www.georgieandhector.com.au |
WINNER: Tania Wicks
Tania Wicks Our winner is a Babe who is building an amazing network of support across Brisbane as she grows her new career.
Driven to succeed – her managers and clients are raving, and expect she is on her way to the top.
With a 100% commitment to excellence, the winner of the Georgie & Hector Young Gun Award – from Hays Recruitment – Tania Wicks.
Commendations
Kate Sealy– Wizard Women
Shea Morrison – Nova / Hair Free Centre Coorparoo |
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TERRY WHITE CHEMISTS ENTREPRENEUR BABE
This Babe is all about ideas and making them happen! She is innovative, imaginative and unstoppable. She operates by Oprah’s mantra “Do what you love and the money will come”. Like an intoxicating perfume, the sweet smell of success follows her wherever she goes!
www.terrywhitechemists.com.au |
WINNER: Sacha Drake
Sacha Drake And the winner is a Babe who has applied her entrepreneurial spirit, building a business over the past 5 years that has a growing national and international profile.
A founding member of Babes in Business, she has built her business around making women happy.
She’s conquering the Middle East, opened the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival this year and we can all thank her for making the frock a mainstay of all our wardrobes.
The Terry White Chemists Entrepreneur Babe – Sacha Drake.
Commendations
Rebecca Pini, Managing Director/Owner – f. online
Chelsea Deluca – Jewellery designer |
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HALLIS OUTSTANDING BABE IN BUSINESS
This Babe turns dreams into reality and is a stand out in her chosen field. She is a success story and you’ll be hearing more about her in years to come.
www.hallis.com.au |
WINNER: Fiona Corrie
Fiona Corrie The winner is a Babe who is kicking goals in one of Queensland’s fastest growing industries.
Brisbane born and bred, she was lured back to the Sunshine State by the Queensland Government and is now a major player in the world of biotechnology.
A former cancer researcher, now Vice-President of Business Development – Oncology, for listed Australian company, Alchemia.
The Hallis Outstanding Babe in Business – Fiona Corrie.
Commendations
Jodie Bache-Mclean, Managing Director – June-Dally Watkins
Rebecca Riley, Director and Owner – Intouch Data |
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EDIBLE BLOOMS HALO BABE
This Babe is a saint. She is committed to making a difference in the world and inspires others to do so. The Vatican is taking notice!
www.edibleblooms.com.au |
WINNER: Tara Castle
Tara Castle The winner is a Babe who has plenty on her plate as a working mum – but she is always the first to put up her hand to help in the community.
She spearheaded a campaign to send teddy bears to orphans in developing countries and is raising money for premature and seriously ill babies through her inspired “One Armed Cookbook”.
Our worthy winner of the Edible Blooms Halo Babe – from pampered.com.au - Tara Castle.
Commendations
Simone Sakzewski, Sponsorship Account Manager – Ergon
Kathryn Bourke, State Sales Manager – Hallis |
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FOSTER’S DOMESTIC GODDESS BABE
Martha Stewart looks positively domestic next to this goddess! A desperate housewife she is not, this Babe is a woman who makes it all look so easy with a house from the pages of Vogue, dinner parties to die for, a wardrobe which she wears well and a love of all things about the home.
www.fostersgroup.com |
WINNER: Karen Clarke
Karen Clarke The winner works full time and is a single mum to 3 teenage boys
On top of that she is President of her company’s social club, volunteers for aged care groups and sporting clubs.
She always bakes up a storm for her team at work, and she even has a tattoo of a devil with angel wings and a halo representing her naughty streak with a softer caring side.
The winner of the Fosters Domestic Goddess Award – from Boeing Australia – Karen Clarke.
Commendations
Bron McClain, Writer – bronmcclain.com
Benita Dunn, Superstar Mum
Adele Blair, Director – Blair Lifestyle Management |
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JEAN BROWN BEST DRESSED BABE
“Dress sharply and they notice the dress. Dress impeccably and they notice the woman – Coco Chanel”. Need we say more? This Babe always gets it right and leads the pack with her sense of style and sense of self.
www.jeanbrown.com.au |
WINNER: Amber Renae
Amber Renae The winner is someone who brings a lot of sparkle to the world of business. Her colleagues and clients are constantly amazed by her creative ability to turn corporate wear into a fashion statement every day.
A firm believer in fashion not being relegated to the runway, but every day – this Babe has always shown style leadership in the boardroom.
The winner of the Jean Brown Best Dressed Award – from Davidson Recruitment, Amber Renae
Commendations
Felicity McLennan, Owner – MummaBubba
Karen Brading, State Development Manager – Wizard Women |
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RED CARPET PRINCESS BEST BUFFED BABE
Stand back ... this Babe is buffed, beautiful and Babe-a-licious! She has a positive attitude to health and fitness, and has a PHD in the latest products and potions. She is Red Carpet ready 24/7 and glows like a Hollywood Star!
www.redcarpetprincess.com |
WINNER: Kate Maher
Kate Maher The winner is a Babe who turns heads wherever she goes. An absolute glamour, with the perfect pout and the perfect pins – she makes being buffed look effortless.
Put it together for the redcarpetprincess.com Best Buffed Babe for 2007 – from Price Waterhouse Coopers – Kate Maher.
Commendations
Catherine Hinds, - Jones Lang LaSalle
Lisa Spillane, - Savills Property Group |
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MUMMABUBBA MOST ELIGIBLE BABE
This award recognises the Babe who’s got it all. Eagerly anticipated each year, the Most Eligible Babe attracts the attention of Babes and media, not to mention many bachelors!
www.mummabubba.com.au |
WINNER: Alex Bernard
Alex Bernard The winner is a Babe who everyone loves to be around – smart, funny and sexy – she’s a Babe just as comfortable frocking up as she is talking politics.
And she’s no shrinking violet – this week jumping off a 19 storey building for the Starlight Foundation, and the good news is she’s about to get her life back as the presenter of afternoons on Radio 4BC.
Always love a great bird on radio – Mummabubba Most Eligible Babe in Business – Alex Bernard.
Commendations
Kelly West - Travel Associates
Marnie Devitt – Gadens Lawyers
Martha Maciejowski – Redlands Shire Council |
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