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NOMINATIONS FOR 2025 NOW OPEN!
Where Bold Businesswomen Take the Spotlight
The FLARE Awards exist to transform the way women in business are celebrated—not just for what they’ve built, but for how they lead, innovate, and lift others as they rise.
These awards are about more than recognition.
They’re about raising the standard, spotlighting the stories that deserve to be heard, and fuelling a movement of ambitious women reshaping the business landscape.
Each nomination is an investment in visibility, credibility, and opportunity—because we believe that when women are seen, supported, and celebrated, entire industries shift.
Nomination Cost: $29 per award category
This small but powerful contribution ensures:
A high-integrity judging process with respected leaders and experts from across business sectors
Curated exposure opportunities through our media, event, and digital platforms
Premium finalist features, branding assets, and marketing support to amplify your success
Nominee toolkits and education resources designed to help you elevate your submission and brand
This isn’t a pay-to-play system.
It’s a platform built with intention—to create space for women in business to rise, be recognised, and lead with impact.
Because at The Small Business Hub, we don’t just run awards. We run a revolution.
2025 AWARD CATEGORIES
FLARE of the Year
The FLARE of the Year Award is the highest honour of the FLARE Awards, recognising a woman who has demonstrated exceptional excellence, leadership, and impact in her business and community. This award celebrates a true trailblazer who embodies the core values of the FLARE Awards: excellence, innovation, and community spirit.
2024 Winner- Kylee Dennis -Two Face Investigations
Community Champion Award
The Community Champion Award honours women who have made significant contributions to community building and support. This award recognises those who have gone above and beyond to uplift their local communities, foster a sense of unity, and create positive change. Whether through volunteer work, charitable initiatives, or business practices that benefit the community, these women embody the spirit of giving back and making a difference.
2024 Winner- Kerrie Lawrence- The Yard Gym Shellharbour
Business Choice Award
The Business Choice Award recognises outstanding achievement by women in business. This prestigious award is given to those who have demonstrated excellence in their field, achieving remarkable business success, growth, and impact. It celebrates women who set high standards and serve as role models in the business community
2024 Winner- Sally Dillon- Revolution Consulting Group
Business Bestie Award
The Business Bestie Award celebrates the power of supportive relationships and collaboration in the business world. This award recognises an individual who goes above and beyond in fostering meaningful connections, offering unwavering support, and contributing to the success of others in their professional network, aiming to shine a spotlight on those individuals who not only excel in their own business endeavours but also dedicate themselves to lifting others up along the way.
2024 Winner- Sheree Harris- The Collective Beat
The One To Watch Award
The One to Watch Award recognises emerging female entrepreneurs and women in business who are making a significant impact. This award is for those who are less than 2 years in business and have shown exceptional promise, innovation, and growth potential. It celebrates the rising stars who are poised to become the next leaders and influencers in their industries.
2024 Winner- Kylee Dennis- Two Face Investigations
Women Changing The World Award
The Women Changing the World Award recognises individuals who are making a difference in people’s lives, the environment, or the world through their business or their non-profit. This award celebrates women who have dedicated their efforts to creating positive change and addressing global challenges, demonstrating a profound commitment to social impact, sustainability, and humanitarian causes.
2024 Winner- Jules Brooke She's The Boss Group + Australian Women Speakers
The Creative Entrepreneur Award
The Creative Entrepreneur Award recognises creative businesses that have achieved outstanding results in all aspects of business, including creativity, innovation, and resilience. This award celebrates women who have leveraged their creative talents to build successful enterprises, demonstrating originality, adaptability, and exceptional business acumen.
2024 Winner- Zoe McCarthy- Miss Zoe's School Of Dance
The Next Gen Leader Award
This award celebrates a woman who leads with vision, conviction, and impact. She’s not just managing—she’s reshaping what leadership looks like. Whether in her business, team, or community, her influence inspires others to rise with her. She makes bold decisions, builds with purpose, and leads with a mix of strategic edge and unwavering integrity.
NEW IN 2025
The MVP Award
Behind every thriving small business is a standout team member—the one who shows up, steps up, and raises the standard. The MVP Award recognises an individual whose contribution goes far beyond their role. They’re proactive, dependable, and committed to the business’s bigger vision.
Whether they’re in the spotlight or behind the scenes, this person is the kind of team member every business wishes they had. This award celebrates those who drive impact, fuel growth, and make business better—every single day.
NEW IN 2025
Empowering Young Women Award
This award recognises bold, ambitious young women aged 18–30 who are already making their mark in business, leadership, or community impact. Whether they’re building a startup, leading change, or inspiring others through innovation and purpose, this category celebrates the next generation of female trailblazers. It shines a spotlight on early achievements and powerful potential—encouraging young women to keep pushing boundaries and redefining success on their own terms.
NEW IN 2025
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