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Celebrating Excellence in Gender Equity!

Business in Heels

Business in Heels is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Recalibrate Gender Equity Awards, recognizing outstanding leaders, businesses, and initiatives driving transformative change in workplace gender equity across Australia. Held at the prestigious Crown, the awards gala was graced by the presence of the Minister, Hon. Natalie Hutchinson, who emphasized the importance of fostering equity and inclusivity in all sectors.

The awards celebrate trailblazers who are setting the standard for gender equity and empowering diverse workplaces. Congratulations to the 2024 winners:

Capgemini Australia  Company:  General Enterprise (employing 1500+)             

Dentons Australia Ltd  Company:  Large Enterprise (employing 500 - 1500)       

Barwon Water Company:  Medium Business (employing 100 - 499)        

_nology  Company:  General Small Business (employing 5 - 99) 

Capgemini Australia Company:  Intersectionality

Tranby Aboriginal Co-Operative First Nations         

Robyn Verrall Founder Harvesting Potential Individual:  CEO - Board      

Celine Dickson Head of Mutual Partners Distribution I Financial Institutions Allianz Individual:  Senior Manager

Ren Zhang Engagement Manager Coles  Individual:  Manager     

Roman Ruzbacky Principal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant Individual:  Diversity & Inclusion Manager          

Trinelle Rebeiro Principal Auditor, Internal Audit - Financial Crime NAB Individual:  Employee

Lisa Sweeney, CEO of Business in Heels, shared her excitement about this year's winners:
"The 2024 Gender Equity Awards winners exemplify innovation, resilience, and commitment to creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. The biggest trend we’re seeing is a shift toward true inclusion, where individuals are treated not with a label but as valued contributors. This is the future of equitable workplaces, and it’s inspiring to see these leaders leading the way."

The awards, supported by partners such as NAB (sponsoring the SME category), highlight the importance of collaboration and continued advocacy for meaningful change.

Business in Heels extends heartfelt thanks to all nominees, attendees, and sponsors for making this year's event a resounding success. Together, we are shaping a future of equitable workplaces.

For more information about the winners and their initiatives, visit https://genderequityawards.com/

Key Facts:

With an ongoing gender pay gap of 21.7% according to the latest WGEA figures. For every $1 on average a man makes, women earn 78c. Over the course of a year, that difference adds up to $26,393.

About us:

About Business in Heels International.

The Gender Equity Awards honour individuals, organizations, and initiatives that are leading the charge toward more equitable and inclusive workplaces. Now in our third year, these awards shine a spotlight on best practices, celebrate meaningful progress, and inspire action to drive systemic change. By showcasing trailblazers and their impactful strategies, we aim to encourage others to follow their lead, fostering workplaces where diversity thrives and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

The company has a vision to create an unlimited future for women. It is known for its work in providing mentoring support across Australia with Mentor Mornings and Leadership Summits to inspire women into senior roles in male dominated industries and for Recalibrate - Gender Equity Awards for Australia. Today it connects over 200,000.

Contact details:

Lisa Sweeney 

CEO Business in Heels

lisa@businessinheels.com

Mob 0409441816