Join us for an afternoon of great food, networking, inspirational speakers and a celebration of women's contribution to our great industry.
The Women in Collision Awards takes place on Friday 13th February at the stunning Doltone House, Hyde Park, Sydney. Everyone is welcome to join us as we announce this year's winners and honour the finalists you can secure your spot here.
Our Keynote speaker, Brenda Denbesten is an award-winning speaker, engineer and communication strategist who’s spent nearly two decades leading in some of Australia’s toughest, male-dominated industries. From mining and manufacturing to boardrooms and strategy tables, Brenda knows what it takes to find your voice under pressure. Expect sharp insights, real-world stories and a powerful reminder that confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you build.
We will also be hearing from Kellie Dewar, Deputy Chief Executive at MTA Queensland, a founding force behind Auto Women. Auto Women is dedicated to empowering women to reach their full potential, creating opportunities for women across the automotive industry to connect, collaborate, and grow together. Now expanding nationally, Kellie will outline the vision for the organisation, what it means for the industry and how you can get involved.
This year's finalists are:
OWNER / MANAGER
Shari Agnew – Sommerville Smash Repairs (QLD)
Megan Leishman – Gold Coast Collision Centre (QLD)
Angela Manteit – Drive Accident Solutions (QLD)
Rukshana Mohammed – South West Collision Centre (NSW)
Tracey Richards – Geoff Richards Panel Beating (NSW)
Edyn Smit – Drive Group Repairs – Hume (ACT)
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Sarah Anderson – Capital S.M.A.R.T (WA)
Shona Brunning – Bam Smash Repairs (QLD)
Lauren Flint – Fortress Collision Slacks Creek (QLD)
Joanne Pezzimenti – B&A Motor Body Repairs (VIC)
Tiffany Siveter – Gold Coast Collision Centre (QLD)
Alayna Uduste – MotorOne Autobody (QLD)
OFFICE PROFESSIONAL
Jasmine Attard – Signature Collision Centre (QLD)
Katrina Cook – Jacob Body & Paint (VIC)
Rita Hardham – DSI Panels Group (VIC)
Jude Hocking – MotorOne Autobody (VIC)
Adina Nijemcevic – AMA Group (VIC)
Tarnia Stephenson – Drive Accident Solutions (QLD)
Janene van Barrelo – Fortress Collision Repair Services (QLD)
Natalie West – AMA Group (ACT)
PARTS MANAGER
Samantha Corcoran – Northside Smash Repairs Brendale (QLD)
Jo-Anne Fox – AMA Group Shipstone (QLD)
Leesa Fox – Gold Coast Collision Centre (QLD)
Toni Gardiner – AMA Group (WA)
Danielle Petta – Fortress Collision Repair Services (NSW)
Janet Williams – AMA Group / Wales (WA)
TECHNICIAN
Jessie Dagg – Lucas Truck Repairs (QLD)
Caitlin Fraser – Richmond Prestige Smash Repairs (NSW)
Anastasia Leschev – L&M Smash Repairs (NSW)
Shané Meyer – McClure Refinishing (QLD)
Esther Tala – Capital S.M.A.R.T (VIC)
Jackie Venn – Canberra Automotive Refinishers (ACT)
ESTIMATOR
Megan Burston – Capital S.M.A.R.T (VIC)
Amy Dadson – Motorserve (SA)
Sarah Hoger – Motorserve (QLD)
Cahrin Rattenbury – AMA Collision – Gemini Mitchell (ACT)
Louise Slaviero – Gemini Thomastown (VIC)
Sharley Wright – L&M Smash Repairs (NSW)
INDUSTRY SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE
Hiliary Bradbury – The ACIA (QLD)
Linda Chesterfield – Car Craft Accident Repair Centres (QLD)
Rachel Gordon – Compass (VIC)
Jaimi-Leigh Harper – Local Motor Group (TAS)
Betsy Kemp – BASF (NSW)
Melissa Payne – Bradstreet Parts (NSW)
RISING STAR
Jasmine Attard – Signature Collision Centre (QLD)
Maizy Garwood – MotorOne Autobody (VIC)
Kelsey Lyons – Capital S.M.A.R.T (WA)
Holly Osborne – MotorOne Autobody (VIC)
Paige Stojanovski – MotorOne Autobody (VIC)
Alisha West – Capital S.M.A.R.T (VIC)