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Business Owner Award
Dr Jennifer Wray Lighthouse Surgery Narooma
Dr Wray began working as a doctor in Narooma in 1977 in a solo general practice before becoming a partner in a group practice with a hospital attachment 11 years later. In 1994 she co-founded Lighthouse Surgery and later became sole owner, expanding it to a second practice in Bermagui. Dr Wray was named a Member of the Order of Australia in 2013 for her services to rural medicine and was previously named the General Practitioner of the Year by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. In 2003, she founded the Lighthouse Scholarship Fund to assist rural students undertaking tertiary studies away from home. Judges said they were impressed by Dr Wray’s determination to bring her childhood dream to fruition and recognised her ability to tackle large issues such as attracting young doctors to regional areas.
Private and Corporate Sector Award
Tessa Ogle Parsons Brinckerhoff Sydney
After university studies, Tessa Ogle joined global consulting engineering firm Parsons Brinckerhoff as a Market Analyst. She was promoted to the roles of National Business Development Manager for the company’s Project and Construction Management Group and Market Leader for the Industrial sector. Offered the opportunity to develop a new group specialising in oil and gas, she now leads 107 people as General Manager – Oil and Gas. Judges said they were impressed by Ms Ogle’s strong strategic vision and commitment to drive change in her industry, describing her as an engaging and optimistic leader who exhibits deep care for individuals combined with thought leadership and a macro view on business. They said she’d built a large and sustainable business from scratch by driving innovation at many levels in a volatile sector.
Community and Government Award
Jeannine Biviano NSW Department of Trade and Investment Orange
Business Innovation Award
Anni Brownjohn The Right Food Group Pty Ltd Murwillumbah
Raising children with allergies and searching for suitable food products provided Anni Brownjohn with the impetus to create an organic noodle business. Fourteen years later, the Right Food Group, supplies a range of products to retail outlets across Australia and exports to 20 countries. Growing consumer demand for Asian-style noodle products, combined with increasing health awareness, led Ms Brownjohn to develop an Organic Noodle Kitchen range as a healthier alternative to fried noodles. Judges said she was an organic product and process thought leader who had provided many opportunities for the local community and had developed a world first idea that provides health benefits to all including those with food intolerances.
Young Business Women’s Award
Tessa Ogle Parsons Brinckerhoff Sydney
2013 Telstra NSW Business Woman of the Year
Jeannine Biviano NSW Department of Trade and Investment Orange
The NSW winners proceed to the national finals in Melbourne on 14 November.
More information on the Telstra Business Women’s Awards can be found at www.telstrabusinesswomensawards.com
