Olympians Saya Sakakibara, Emma McKeon, artist Kirsha Kaechele and actors Celeste Barber and Asher Keddie were among the winners at the marie claire 2024 Women of the Year Awards.
The awards celebrate the game-changing Australians challenging norms and striving to build a brighter future.
“The marie claire Women of the Year awards celebrate exceptional women doing extraordinary work,” Georgie McCourt, editor of marie claire said. “As leaders in their chosen fields, these game-changers are leading with courage and rejecting the status quo in order to build a brighter future for our next generation.”
Nicky Briger, GM Luxury, Are Media, Pinto da Costa, Head of Marketing, SWAROVSKI, Jane Huxley, CEO, Are Media
Georgie McCourt – Editor, marie claire
Sally Eagle, director of content, Are Media, Veronique Maury, General Counsel, Are Media, Carly Bowra, Marketing Director, Are Media, Jane Huxley, CEO, Are Media, Marena Paul, Finance Director, Are Media
“We know women are phenomenal and powerful, but these awards are a spectacular reminder of this power. All of these celebrated women have worked incredibly hard for what they’ve achieved. Nothing has come easily.
“They don’t do it for fame or fortune. They do it because they passionately believe in what they’re fighting for and it is an honour to recognise the commitment, passion and bravery of this inspirational group of women,” McCourt added.
Winners of the 2024 marie claire Women of the Year Awards:
Eco-warrior of the Year – Emma Johnston
Champion of the Year – Saya Sakakibara
Designer of the Year – Liandra Gaykamangu
Powerhouse of the Year – Jennifer Robinson and Sam Mostyn AO (joint)
Icon of the Year – Emma McKeon
Changemaker of the Year – Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts
Advocate of the Year – Sarah Williams
Voice of Now – Lucia Osborne-Crowley
Entertainer of the Year – Celeste Barber and Asher Keddie (joint)
Creative of the Year – Kirsha Kaechele
Grace Tame
Jennifer Robinson, Australian Human Rights Lawyer and Barrister
Pip Edwards
Rebecca Harding and Jesinta Franklin
All winners were selected from a powerhouse panel of judges including: Producer and CEO of Hello Sunshine, Sarah Harden; journalist and TV presenter Edwina Bartholomew; actor and activist Chloé Hayden; chef and author Kylie Kwong; journalist, newspaper and TV presenter Narelda Jacobs OAM; SBS World News presenter Janice Petersen; activist and author Grace Tame; marie claire editor Georgie Abay; and Are Media CEO Jane Huxley.
The awards ceremony was held last evening at a red carpet event at Pier 2/3 Sydney, attended by more than 180 winners, nominees, guests and media.
