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2026 WINNERS
𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 to the amazing WINNERS for the 2026 Heart of Women's Awards.
Now in our 10th year, with the special addition of Woman of the Decade!
Judged by 6 members of the community, we congratulate our finalists.
This prestigious awards night recognises women nationwide making a difference in their community.
WOMAN OF THE DECADE
HELEN ZAHOS, HUMANITARIAN WORKER, DISASTER RESPONSE NURSE & PARAMEDIC
SPONSORED BY ECO BY SONYA
WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2026
JEWELS HARRISON, UNIQUE STARSHINE APP
SPONSORED BY TWIN TOWNS
YOUNG WOMAN OF THE YEAR
KIMIYO TANGO
SPONSORED BY SOAR WOMEN'S RETREATS
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
BETHANY CHAMBERS, MERRY GO ROUND TOYS
SPONSORED BY TIMES NEWS GROUP
ECOMMERCE OR DIGITAL SERVICES
JEWELLS HARRISON, UNIQUE STARSHINE APP
SPONSORED BY BNI GOLD COAST
BIG IDEA
KATHY RHODES, HELD + FREE
SPONSORED BY ECO BY SONYA
PODCAST OF THE YEAR
KY GARVEY, TOTALLY LIT PODCAST & AUTHOR
SPONSORED BY QUEENSLAND COUNTRY BANK
unsung hero
MICHELLE SILIPO, BOOB ACCESSORY SOLUTIONS
SPONSORED BY TATE BROWNLEE
making a difference group
OLDER WOMEN CO HOUSING ASSOCIATION
SPONSORED BY QUEENSLAND COUNTRY BANKS
mAKING A DIFFERENCE INDIVIDUAL
KATHERINE PEEREBOOM, I SAEF CONNECT, SPECTRUM SUPPORT & DANCE ABLE
SPONSORED BY TATE BROWNLEE
CREATIVE ARTS
NATASHA EDWARDS, SWELL SCULPTURE FESTIVAL
SPONSORED BY POTTS LAWYERS
ENVIRONMENT
TRINITY MATTOCKS, TREKKED THE NATIONAL TRAIL TO RAISE FUNDS FOR BYRON BAY WILDLIFE HOSPITAL
SPONSORED BY POTTS LAWYERS
YOUTH & CHILDREN'S SERVICES
ANNE-MARIE BESSELL, FRESH N DRY CARPETS
SPONSORED BY EML
HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES
AMANDA MCCLELLAND, MULTI CULTURAL COMMUNITIES COUNCIL GOLD COAST
SPONSORED BY EML
AGAPE AMBASSADOR
ALICE SELVEY RECOGNISED FOR RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE WORK AGAPE OUTREACH DOES
LOCAL HEART
SHELLY HORTON, THE PERIGODMOTHER, SHELL SHOCKED MEDIA
SPONSORED BY THE COMMUNITY BANK TUGUN
HEART award
CHLOE WIGG, OH MG, ARTIST & DISABILITY ADVOCATE
SPONSORED BY AGAPE
HEART AWARD
JUSTINE MARTIN, MORPHEUS PUBLISHING
SPONSORED BY AGAPE
HEART AWARD
PETA WARBY, SANAME
SPONSORED BY AGAPE
AWARDS CATEGORIES
Health & Disability Award
Youth & Children's Services Award
Environment Award
Creative Arts Award
Making a Difference Award- Individual
Making a Difference Award- Group/ Service/Team
Unsung Hero Award
Big Idea Award
Podcast of the Year
Ecommerce/ Digital Services Award
Entrepreneur of the Year
Young Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year
Woman of the Decade