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Commonwealth Bank Business Owner Award – Open to owners with a 50% share or more in a business with responsibility for key management decision –making.
Winner- Karen Nicholas, Learning Options “Being instrumental in assisting people achieve something they didn’t think they could is our greatest satisfaction”. – Karen Nicholas.
Finalist – Judy Morris, Morris & Associates “I value my team and often reward them spontaneously, not just because it’s a certain date in the calendar”. – Judy Morris

Hudson Private and Corporate Sector Award – Open to employees in the private and corporate sectors, or owners with less than a 50% share of a business.
Winner – Janine Yokom, Westpac “Being a Manager for the past eight years, I have learned to listen to what your staff are telling you, because they are usually right”. – Janine Yokom
Finalist – Anna Pino, Lighthouse Business Innovation Centre “I take great pride in the success of others and if I can have a part in that then it is all the more worthwhile”. – Anna Pino

White Pages Community and Government Award – Open to employees in Government Departments, Statutory Bodies and Not-For- Profit organisations.
Winner – Dr Robyn Walker, Department of Defence (Currently Royal Australian Navy) “I believe you should not ask your staff to do something that you would not do yourself. There needs to be a team approach in dealing with crisis and as a leader you need to guide”. – Dr Robyn Walker
Finalist – Jennifer Heymans, Royal Australian Navy “ As a Leader, I try to know the whole person, not only professionally through goal setting, feedback and performance appraisal, but also personally, by taking the time to talk to them”. – Jennifer Heymans
Finalist – Barbara Reid, ACT Health Directorate “The most important lesson is that executives never achieve anything on their own – you might be lucky enough to ‘create an environment’ but it is teamwork that achieves the best and sustainable success”. – Barbara Reid
Finalist – Marcia Williams, Women’s Centre for Health Matters “I have a strong commitment to mentoring other women, and in sharing my skills and knowledge with them.. I have been lucky enough to work with marginalised women to find ways to empower them to achieve”. – Marcia Williams
Finalist – Dr Loretta Zamprogno, ACT Government Solicitor “My commitment is both as team-player and to the organisation as a whole and it’s ‘people’. I also use my positive outlook and sense of humour to succeed.” – Dr Loretta Zamprogno

Nokia Business Innovation Award – All Entrants are considered for the Nokia Business Innovation Award, recognising the successful introduction of innovation within a business or workplace.
Winner – Barbara Reid, ACT Health Directorate “While the recurrent cost to run SAPU is $3.6 million, the cost benefit is significant and for the patient it is immeasurable.” – Barbara Reid
Finalist – Jennifer Heymans, Royal Australian Navy “I am motivated by the changes that have been implemented over the years to improve the role of women and remove practices that affect advancement.” – Jennifer Heymans

Marie Claire Young Business Women’s Award – All entrants in one of the qualifying categories are automatically eligible for this award if they are aged 34 years or younger as at 30 June 2011.
Winner – Julie McKay, UN Women Australia “I have learned that the key to inspiring people is to ensure that they understand the vision of the organisation and feel that their contribution is valued and is central to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation”. – Julie McKay
Finalist – Anna Beaver, Campbell High School “I have loved being a teacher since the minute I stepped into my first chaotic classroom. I didn’t see disaster when chairs went flying across the room; I saw a challenge – a challenge to show these children that an education is the key to their own success”. – Anna Beaver

The Telstra Women’s Business Award 2011
Winner – Dr Robyn Walker, Department of Defence

Judging Criteria
1. Role and Responsibilities – Business role and associated responsibilities
2. Business Achievements – Career achievements and contribution to business success
3. Leadership – Leadership and management strategies
4. Work / Life Balance- Community involvement and social awareness, personal and professional interests.
5. Future Goals – Long term personal and career goals.
6. Innovation – Operational and managerial process, goods/services and marketing innovation.
7. Financials – Financial ratios and budget management.