Women in business awards ceremonies held in Canberra and Greenwich

The 2026 Canberra Women in Business Gala Awards recognized 12 women for their contributions to business and the community. Emily Moss, General Manager of AmplifyCBR, was named Business Woman of the Year. Other recipients included Scarlett McDermott of Longitude Advisory as Young Business Woman of the Year, Dr. Karen Demmery of Burbirra Group as Indigenous Business Woman of the Year, Kristy Giteau of Win the Day Charity for Community Service, Jennifer Cowley of Peak Women for Micro Business, and Katelyn Morgan of OLOGY CBR Collective for Small Business.

In Greenwich, the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) held its annual Women Rising Gala, which saw its largest turnout to date with over 600 attendees. The event honored eight individuals for leadership and entrepreneurial achievement. Impact Awards were presented to Susan Muigai of Mastercard and Dr. Katherine Saunders of FlyteHealth. David Wezdenko, CEO of Blue Leaf Ventures, received the Patricia Billie Miller Award for Outstanding Community Service. Five Women Rising Awards were granted to WBDC clients: Avery Beamon, Sarah Gromko, Danielle Lutsky, Gloria Montoya, and Oddette Staple-Brown.