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2026 FLARE Awards

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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.

How To Enter...

Celebrate your journey. Share your impact.

Our simple 5 step process to nominate.

Entering the FLARE Awards is an opportunity to celebrate your achievements, reflect on your journey, and gain recognition for the impact you are making through business, leadership, and community contribution.

It's a chance to elevate your profile, connect with like-minded women, and be recognised alongside some of Australia's most inspiring business leaders.

Choose Your Award Categories

Check your eligibility and browse our 10 Categories

Submit Your Entry

Complete your nomination and share the journey, achievements, and impact that define your story.

Judging Of Your Submission

Our independent judges assess each entry against clear criteria, ensuring every woman is recognised on merit.

Finalists Announced

Successful nominees will be recognised as FLARE Award Finalists and celebrated across our platforms, gaining visibility amongst our community of business leaders, professionals, and industry changemakers.

Attend The Celebrations!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, connection, and recognition as we honour the finalists and winners of the FLARE Awards.

Nominations Close 24th July 2026

Who Should Enter the FLARE Awards?

The FLARE Awards recognise women who are creating impact through business, leadership, innovation, and community contribution.

Our nominees include founders, business owners, professionals, executives, creatives, industry leaders, and emerging entrepreneurs from a diverse range of industries and backgrounds.

Whether you are leading a growing business, driving change within your organisation, championing your community, or making a difference through your work, the FLARE Awards provide an opportunity to celebrate your achievements and gain recognition for the impact you're making.

If you have built something meaningful, led with purpose, and created positive change, FLARE was created for women like you.

Key Dates

NOMINATIONS OPEN

MAY 13TH 2026

NOMINATIONS CLOSE

JULY 24TH 2026

JUDGING COMMENCES

JULY 27TH 2026

FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

AUGUST 3RD 2026

TICKETS ON SALE

AUGUST 3RD 2026

GALA DINNER

OCTOBER 23RD 2026

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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