Are Media, an Australian media company today revealed the judges and sponsors for one of the most important events on its 2024 calendar; the fifth annual Marie Claire Women of the Year Awards.
Presented by Swarovski and supported by Volvo, Revlon, Dr LeWinns, Max Mara and G.H. Mumm, the coveted awards celebrate the trailblazing women who are driving real change in Australia as well as forging new futures. The winners will be announced during an inspirational evening at the Commercial One in Sydney on Wednesday, 13 November.
The judges of the Marie Claire Women of the Year Awards include journalist and TV presenter Edwina Bartholomew; producer and CEO of film production company Hello Sunshine, Sarah Harden; actor and activist Chloe Hayden; marketing director of Volvo Car Australia, Julie Hutchinson; journalist, newspaper and TV presenter, Narelda Jacobs OAM; chef and author, Kylie Kwong; and activist and author Grace Tame.
The judging panel also includes SBS World News presenter Janice Petersen, Are Media chief executive officer Jane Huxley, and Marie Claire editor Georgie McCourt.
Georgie McCourt said: “For nearly 30 years, Marie Claire has promoted and championed women, from the high-profile to the lesser known, all of whom who are all making a difference in many fields, including politics, tech, business, sport, social justice, advocacy and the arts. These awards are the perfect extension of what we’ve been doing as a brand for decades.”
Are Media general manager of Luxury, Nicky Briger, said: “These awards give us the opportunity to recognise the women who are forging real change, and we hope that by publicising their achievements we will inspire the next generation of game changers.
“I’d like to thank our presenting sponsor Swarovski and all our supporting sponsors for joining us on this journey. They’ve all become true champions of these awards, and we’re looking forward to a night of inspiration on 13 November.”
Swarovski PR and media executive, Tegan Whitfield, said: “We are truly honoured to be the presenting partner of the 2024 Marie Claire Women of the Year awards. Since 1895, founder Daniel Swarovski’s vision was to deliver extraordinary everyday style to women around the world. Championing women is part of our DNA and through our ongoing partnership with Are Media it only makes sense for us to collectively celebrate female leaders, innovators and creatives who’ve steered us forward. The importance of women within both our customer and employee base in inimitable – we are proud to champion women within our workforce and global community.”
Volvo Car Australia marketing director, Julie Hutchinson said: “After spending the last 20 years working in the male dominated automotive industry, I am proud to represent Volvo Car Australia, where 50% of our leadership team is female. As a brand, we champion women in the areas of tech and sustainability, and I am delighted to continue that focus through our involvement with the Marie Claire Women of the Year Awards, and as the presenting partner of the Eco Award.”
Revlon head of marketing, Amy Kingon Smith, said: “On behalf of the team at Revlon, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Marie Claire as the official beauty sponsor of their Women of the Year Awards. This partnership signifies a strong commitment to empowering women and celebrating their achievements. It aligns with our brand’s core values of beauty, confidence, and self-expression and allows us to highlight and honour inspiring women who have made significant contributions across various fields, reinforcing the idea that beauty comes from strength and resilience.”
Alissa Cuthbert, marketing manager Hair & Skin, McPherson’s, said “We’re thrilled to partner with Marie Claire for the Women of the Year Awards. Dr LeWinns is an Australian brand dedicated to empowering women to feel confident in their skin, so we are honoured to celebrate Australian women’s achievements.”
The winners of the 2024 Women of the Year Awards will be featured in the December issue of Marie Claire, which is on sale from 14 November.
The 2024 Marie Claire Women of the Year Awards cover 11 categories: The Changemaker, Advocate of the Year, The Eco Warrior, The Voice of Now, Champion of the Year, Entertainer of the Year, Creative of the Year, Designer of the Year, Rising Star, The Powerhouse and The Icons.