Finalists 2009
Category: 106.3FM North Qld Business Woman Award
Kim Baker - Boheme Beauty & Body
Boheme Beauty Salons are a modern oasis, providing the highest quality beauty and grooming services to a discerning and ever growing clientele.
Owner, Kim Baker's commitment to constantly sourcing new and innovative products and treatments and her focus on the continual education of her staff ensure Boheme's valued clients are treated to the very best salon experience.
Kim's aim from the outset was to provide a benchmark of untold excellence in professional beauty services, in a warm and welcoming environment. Incorporating massage orientated treatments with advanced skin care technology and ingredients creates a perfect blend of relaxation and results.
Evette Christopoulos - Back2health Chiropractic
Evette Christopoulos is the founder and director or back2health Chiropractic. In the last three years, Evette has grown two chiropractic businesses and been listed numerous times in Qld Business Review's top 400. Evette has earned recognition at the state level. Evette is serving as a mentor through the Mentoring For Growth Program.
Evette is Vice-president of the Townsville Chamber of Commerce, past director of the Chiropractors Association of Australia, Queensland as well as past board member of the Australian Institute of Management Townsville. Evette is also on the steering committee for Lead On Australia. Evette has also previously been selected as a ‘Business Woman of the Year' finalist in the Bendigo Bank 2008 Business Woman of the Year Awards.
Carolyn McManus - The Coffee Club
Carolyn & her husband David became Franchisees with The Coffee Club Stockland Townsville in June 2006. Carolyn had enjoyed a successful career in Banking however made the decision to go into business for herself. A Franchise was the preferred option and The Coffee Club stood out as the right match. Their second Coffee Club opened at Domain Central in March 2008. By this time there was also a third daughter. In May 2009 their third Coffee Club opened on The Strand Townsville and their first Cafe Bar Restaurant version. David continues in his profession as a Doctor however has reduced hours to assist with family and business needs. The McManus's open their forth Coffee Club in October 2009.
Category: Business & Career Pillars - North Qld Corporate Business Woman Award
Sandra Hubert - C Pozzebon & Co
Sandra Hubert is a management accountant for C Pozzebon & Co. who works for a diversified and privately owned group of businesses. She has gained knowledge working in small firms to multi-nationals in manufacture, agriculture, construction, wholesale, retail, taxation, HR & property management. Sandra believes in giving back to the community and is actively involved on several committees and local organisations. With her busy career, she always makes time for family, a game of golf and fishing. Previous achievements include being selected as a ‘Corporate Business Woman of the Year' finalist in the Bendigo Bank 2008 Business Woman of the Year Awards.
Renee Jezard - Conics
Renee is a Senior Landscape Architect at Conics and Representative for the Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture (North Qld); a member of the Zonta International Women's group; Townsville Business Women's Network; and Urban Design Industry of Australia.
Conics is a leading development consultancy focused on urban growth and infrastructure. We help our clients - property developers, infrastructure providers, resource companies and government agencies - through a unique combination of services covering design, surveying, economics and advisory, planning, environment and climate change. Conics takes a genuine leadership position in sustainability. Renee's previous achievements include being selected as a ‘Corporate Business Woman of the Year' finalist in the Bendigo Bank 2008 Business Woman of the Year Awards.
Narelle Mackaway - St James Village
Narelle Mackaway is the Manager of St James Retirement Village owned and operated by the Anglican Diocese of North Queensland. St James is for those seeking a safe, carefree and convenient retirement lifestyle, a village of choice.
Narelle has gained many skills and experience over 20 years of working in the corporate sector, much of which was in a management role. Narelle has undertaken significant professional development, has had demonstrated success in achieving corporate objectives and has proven to be progressive and innovative in her management techniques.
Narelle has implemented and supported many changes that have significantly improved the commercial success of St James Village and ensured that it will remain a desirable retirement destination for Townsville residents.
Narelle's management role at the Village includes marketing and sales, human resources, finance, administration, hospitality and capital works. Narelle has a passion and commitment to build up the community life and spirit and ensure the residents' lifestyle is safe and caring.
Narelle is also proud to emphasise that along with success in management she is married, mother to five and grandmother to six beautiful granddaughters. In her free time Narelle enjoys cooking Italian meals for friends and family.
Category: Wilson Ryan & Grose North Qld Emerging Business Woman Award
Marissa Candy - The Marketing Factory
Marissa Candy has pioneered a new company in The Marketing Factory, where she calls upon her 10 years in the marketing profession to assist business in strategic planning, brand protection and awareness, creative promotions, sponsorship management, public relations and provides media recommendations. Marissa has worked with various industries including construction, retail, tourism, hospitality and industrial and has a real passion to drive local business success. Recent additions to the capabilities of the team include event coordination, graphic design and photography. Unleash the marketing force on your business with The Marketing Factory.
Deborah Latouf - Entropy
Deborah Latouf is the sole owner and director of Entropy, an old fashioned toy store to put a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face. Entropy has a retail shop front in Flinders St West and an ecommerce site at www.entropy.com.au that stocks more than 2000 products with Australia wide distribution.
Entropy has grown to become one of the best quality toy stores in Australia, and has shown that you can have a national presence even when based in a regional location.
Lorraine Nielsen - Infinity Business Consulting
In 2008 Infinity Business Consulting Managing Director Lorraine Nielsen achieved the First Accredited Business Advisor in Townsville by the Institute for Independent Business International, formed a satellite partnership with Lifecorp, has over 20 years commercial experience, former CFO The Lancini Group and General Manager Finance Hamilton Island. In business, we are met with challenges and opportunities each day. Infinity Business Consulting will offer you practical advice, hands on support and travel the journey with you. Lorraine will meet with you to discuss your business and personal goals in complete confidence, action your business growth plan and develop your personal wealth. Lorraine is passionate about helping you make a difference.
Category: City Life Magazine North Queensland Female Business Partner Award
Emily Brown - Proactive Security
Emily Brown is the CEO of Proactive Security. She is originally from Melbourne but moved to Townsville in 2003. Emily has set up a successful and profitable business in three years, her company is a Registered Training Organisation and tenders for national security contracts.
Her leadership, commitment to team work and passion for the security industry can be attributed to her success. Highlights and personal achievement include being selected as a finalist at the Townsville Chamber of Commerce's 2008 awards for Businessperson of the Year as well as previously being a ‘Emerging Business Woman of the Year' finalist in the Bendigo Bank 2008 Business Woman of the Year Awards.
Janine Hammond - Janine's Cake Art
Hello, I am Janine from Janine's Cake Art and I have had the enormous honor of being nominated for the Townsville Business Women's Network, Business Partner of the Year award. Bringing together our cake decorating business has been an incredible journey. It has taken a tremendous amount of hard work and commitment to become one of Townsville's largest suppliers of specialty wedding and occasion cakes. Being nominated for this award is a most unexpected career highlight. It seems extra special to me that the nomination came from a client. It is an honor to realize that just "doing what we do" could have impressed our clients enough to see me worthy of a nomination for this award. Thank you.
Anne Sanker - The Coloured House
Anne Sanker, together with her husband Mark own and operate The Coloured House, an innovative interior design studio that brings style and product accessibility of capital cities to the Townsville region. The Coloured House has been operating for 10 years and has evolved from a home-based business venture to a large commercial operation on Hamill Street in Garbutt. Anne's roles range from coordinating the running of the business, preparing quotes, ordering materials, training staff and consulting directly with clients throughout the Townsville, Burdekin, Ingham and Charters Towers regions. Anne works with designing the interior of properties ranging from display homes, commercial buildings and domestic homes with a difference.