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2026 FLARE Awards

POWERED BY THE SMALL BUSINESS HUB

Recognising Women In Business Who Lead, Inspire & Influence

The FLARE Awards are a celebration of women demonstrating exceptional leadership, innovation and impact in business.

The FLARE Awards recognise the women building successful businesses, creating meaningful change, and making a lasting contribution to their industries and communities.

Each year, women from diverse backgrounds step forward to share their journey, celebrate their achievements, and gain recognition for the impact they are creating through business and leadership.

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10

Award Categories

Judged Externally

on merit by independant judges

400+

entrants since 2024

Why Enter FLARE...

The FLARE Awards are a distinguished celebration of women demonstrating exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact across business, entrepreneurship, and industry.

For many entrants, the nomination process becomes a rare opportunity to pause and reflect on just how far they have come. In the midst of running a business, leading teams, supporting clients, and balancing countless responsibilities, achievements are often quickly replaced by the next goal. FLARE creates space to acknowledge the journey, recognise the impact being made, and celebrate success.

Being recognised as a FLARE finalist or winner also elevates your profile, strengthens your credibility, and places your business alongside a community of ambitious, influential, and inspiring women. It is an opportunity to increase visibility, build meaningful connections, and gain recognition for the contribution you are making within your industry, business, and community.

Because the women creating change, leading boldly, and making an impact deserve to be seen.

Congratulations to our 2025 Winners

Business Bestie

Amy Christopherson

Grounded HR

Business Choice

Sandy Visser

Distinct Business Solutions

Community Champion

Amanda Thompson Endurance Financial

Creative Entrepreneur

Annette Densham

Award Writing Services

Empowering Young Women

Ellen Noye

Solve Care

Most Valuable Player

Emma McTighe

Jenga Finance

The One To Watch

Tenae Carroll

Loan Hustle

The Next Gen Leader

Sheree Bailey

The Collective Beat

Women Changing the World

Peta Warby

Saname

FLARE of The Year

Justine Martin

Justine Martin

Thankyou to our 2025 Sponsors

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