Congratulations to our winners & finalists!

Thanks to everyone who entered our first ever awards. Judges Kelly, Robert, Sam and Peter were blown away by the quality.
See the category finalists below and meet our wonderful winners!
These marketing maestro finalists demonstrated proven expertise and real results in sales, marketing and branding. Be sure to check out their businesses to see their ideas in action!
WINNER: Kate Toon
[Judges’ summary] It’s hard not to love Kate Toon’s work. She’s never afraid to speak up, whether to challenge the thinking of others or openly share her successes and failures. We were particularly impressed with Kate’s skill in seizing opportunities and constantly surprising her audience with new marketing initiatives, all in that very distinctive voice.
Send her good vibes on Facebook and visit her copywriting site.
Dan MacInnis | VIC
MacInnis Marketing
Geoff Grist | NSW
Mosman Neutral Bay Realty
Kate Toon | NSW
Kate Toon Copywriter
Charles Badenach | TAS
Main Street Financial Solutions
With glowing testimonials, raving reviews and heartfelt feedback bouncing off the pages, these finalists have proven their service excellence.
WINNER: Libby O’Sullivan</>
[Judges’ summary] Libby is a mobile physio with fans and testimonials in abundance! She has clearly developed this strong and loyal following through her great skills as a hands on practitioner and someone who constantly over delivers on expectation. The judges especially loved how she is tangibly changing and improving people’s lives and reckon she’s a great role model for the Flying Solo community.
Get the feel for her work and congratulate her via her Facebook page.
Amelia Lee | NSW
Undercover Architect
Camille Abbott | SA
Ceremonies by Camille
Carol Haffke | QLD
The Shoe Garden
Jacqui Pryor | VIC
Mark My Words
Libby O’Sullivan | QLD
GLOW Physio
Lucinda Lions | NSW
Lion Writing
Monica Davidson | NSW
Creative Plus Business
Translating ingenious ideas into groundbreaking businesses is the common thread between these worthy finalists.
WINNER: Amanda Westphal
[Judges’ summary] Amanda’s business, Prize Pig, is a hive of innovation – demonstrating a prowess in both the positioning of the business and the systems and processes that support the concept. The judges particularly admired how she has managed to successfully disrupt the established worlds of PR and Media while securing over $4m in exposure for her clients.
Say congrats on her Facebook page and be sure to check out Prize Pig.
Amanda Westphal | NSW
Prize Pig
Mark Gaykema | ACT
Rosemark Water Tanks
Ian Smith | NSW
Cargo Hound
These brilliantly balanced soloists have got their priorities sorted – integrating work, family, friends, hobbies, passions and all the rest in the finest of style. What more could you want from your own business?
WINNER: Jody Ekert
[Judges’ summary] Jody is an inspiring example of someone who has truly built a business to fit their lifestyle. Having overcome challenges along the way, she has created a successful business (or two, or three!) that allows her to combine caring for her son, travelling for months at a time, creative writing, health, fostering animals and more. Jody’s application fittingly concludes: “Life is just one great adventure with the business to support it!” Her application made one of our judges shed a tear!
Spread some love on her Facebook page and check out (or check in?) to her guesthouse HQ.
Amber Daines | NSW
Bespoke Communications
Andrea Rowe | VIC
Your Coastal Connection
Helen Goodman | QLD
Invisible Business Solutions
Jody Ekert | NSW
Jody’s Guesthouses
Kim Mastrowicz | VIC
The Main Event
Rosa Spencer | WA
Grafika Studio
Sarah Macdonald | VIC
Canine Comprehension