Meet the Judges

A huge thank you to these amazing people who have committed to judging these awards.

All are incredibly passionate about seeing gender equality achieved and have committed their time to ensure we have fair and unbiased judging.

Learn more about the process.

Jay Westbury

CEO Franchise Council of Australia

Amelia Bitsis

Victorian Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director – Policy and Advocacy

Dr Terrance Fitzsimmons

MD Australian Gender Equality Council

Jo Kowalcyzk

CEO Women in Super

Amie Larter

CEO Octomedia

Dan Poynton

Executive Officer, GippSport; Director, Regional Sport Victoria

Emma Walsh

Founder Family Friendly Workplaces

Jeremy Crawford

CEO Geelong Chamber of Commerce

Scott Brown

Self-made Entrepreneur & Company Director

Penelope Cottrill

Principal Consultant Bendelta

Joanne Plummer

Experienced Board Chair, Governance Professional,

Marnie Baker

Non Exec Director, Former CEO Bendigo Bank

Neil Plummer

Director Wannon Water

Bianca Hartge-Hazelman

Founder & CEO, Financy

Alan Schauder

CEO Merchantwise Group

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