2011 Annual Awards
Gabrielle Thompson and Shannon Gunn are the masterminds behind highly sought-after shoe label Tom Gunn.
The pair trained at prestigious Ars Arpel School in Milan where their shared passion for individual shoe design crossed paths. Together, they launched Tom Gunn in 2008, bringing into masterful creation an exquisite style of shoe that is true to the signature Tom Gunn style.
The highly coveted fruits of their labour are adored by a fast-growing and loyal clientele.
Kirstie Day is a Senior Associate at Jones McCarthy Solicitors in Brisbane.
She is a Solicitor of the High Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of Queensland, and a member of the Family Law Practitioners Association and the Law Council of Australia’s Family Law Section. Kirstie is an Accredited Family Law Specialist, having completed the assessment process in 2011.
Kirstie embraces a challenge and has learnt not to sweat the small stuff. If you knock her down she gets back up and never takes her eye off the prize. Strategic in work and life generally, this Babe values investment in herself – her skills set and knowledge base – as a way of ensuring she delivers exceptional service for her colleagues and clients.
Dominique Lamb is a solicitor at McKays Solicitors.
With a strong sense of justice and a passion for what’s right the Australian Institute of Management Young Gun of the Year has her sights set on greatness. Moving quickly through the ranks Dominique uses her networks and her nous to deliver outstanding results for her clients.
Having a strong background in industrial relations and employment law issues, Dominique helps clients avoid unfair dismissal, unlawful dismissal and discrimination claims by guiding them through the legal requirements and represents clients with unfair dismissal, general protections disputes, unlawful dismissal and discrimination cases.
Tanya Williams is the CEO of an online fashion business.
She has got it all. Fuss free but fabulously fine, our ultimate babe sets the bar high. Tanya knows life is for living and doesn’t want to miss a thing. Juggling a demanding business life with a hectic social calendar and a variety of leisure activities, our ultimate babe thrives on variety, hard work and success.
As comfortable in front of a TV camera as she is walking her dogs, our Ultimate Babes takes it all in her stride.
Amanda Cooper is the Manger of Retail Banking and Wealth Management for HSBC Brisbane.
She is the best Boss and loved by her team. Amanda is admired for her ability to balance leadership with friendship. As a best Boss, she recognises and rewards individual achievements in the team, provides encouragement, and a positive environment to work in.
The Jones McCarthy Lawyers Boss of the Year epitomises all that this award is about. An inspiring woman, who recognises and rewards achievement, keeps a cool head in difficult situations and leads by example.
Danielle Crismani is the founder of Baked Relief.
After severe flooding devastated parts of Queensland, including her mum’s home, Danielle decided she needed to do something to help. She came up with the idea to bake and package goodies for the State Emergency Services volunteers who were sandbagging around Brisbane.
Helping others on one hand and delivering strategic solutions in the corporate environment, when Danielle sets her mind to something nothing will stop her. Everything she touches turns to gold.
