The FLARE Awards by The Small Business Hub aren’t your typical awards—they’re a bold, unapologetic celebration of women redefining what success looks like in small business.

This isn’t about ticking boxes or collecting trophies.

It’s about real women making real moves—innovating, leading, collaborating, and shaking up their industries with vision and grit.

Whether you're the creative force behind a growing brand, a quiet achiever building momentum, or the powerhouse others turn to for support, the FLARE Awards are where your work gets seen, celebrated, and amplified.

Each category has been carefully curated to reflect not just business excellence, but impact—on your community, your industry, and the people you serve. We don’t believe in gatekeeping. We believe in spotlighting the women lighting the path for others.

Because at the Small Business Hub, we don’t just celebrate success—we redefine it. Together.

ANNOUNCING THE 2025 FINALISTS

Business Bestie

Emma McTighe- Jenga Finance

Edriana King- King Virtual

Lea Boyce- BOYCE Family Office

Amy Christopherson- Grounded HR

Casey-Leigh Jamieson- She’s Strong Project

Business Choice

Suzanne Alexander-Mindful Finances

Kristy Smith- Virtual Elves

Amy Christopherson- Grounded HR

Sandy Visser- Distinct Business Solutions

Edriana King- King Virtual

Community Champion

Amanda Thompson- Endurance Financial

Chantelle Ryan- Spear And Arrow

Liza Cagorski- Liza Rose

Ellen Noye- Solve Care

Jennifer McLeod- Jenga Finance

Creative Entrepreneur

Annette Densham- Award Writing Services

Emma Lovell- Emma Lovell Bleisure Coach

Rainbow Shiva- Soul Counselling with Rainbow

Sharna-Lee Baylis- The Illawarra Dance Academy

Liza Cagorski- Liza Rose

Empowering Young Women

Tenae Carroll- Loan Hustle

Ellen Noye- Solve Care

Charlotte Adams- Obtain Social

FLARE Of The Year

Ellen Noye- Solve Care

Sharna Lee Baylis- The Illawarra Dance Academy

Emma Lawrence-Always Education

Jennifer McLeod- Jenga Finance

Justine Martin- Justine Martin

Gwen Blake- Boxer and Co

Simone Potter- Bush Magic Therapy

Peta Warby- Saname

Jenny Pither- Allied Health Admin and Consulting

Most Valuable Player

Emma McTighe- Jenga Financial

Jacquie Coiner- Revolution Consulting Group

The One To Watch

Tenae Carroll- Loan Hustle

Sharna Lee Baylis- The Illawarra Dance Academy

Anna Lum- Business Exit Specialists

Simone Potter- Bush Magic Therapy

Fairlie Hamilton- The Presenting Coach

Hayley Gillard- Awaken Cleaning Services

Tammy Smith- TMC Custom Creations

The Next Gen Leader

Emma McTighe- Jenga Finance

Heather James- Prodrone Imagery

Sheree Bailey- The Collective Beat

Edriana King- King Virtual

Woman Changing The World

Rainbow Shiva- Soul Counselling with Rainbow

Simone Potter- Bush Magic Therapy

Peta Warby-Saname