Our Story

Receiving the 2025 Young Small Business Champion Woman Entrepreneur Award has been one of the proudest moments of my journey. As a young woman building a business in regional Australia, I have learned that success is not about avoiding challenges, but about having the courage to keep moving forward. I would like to sincerely thank the Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards for providing a platform that allows women to be seen, recognised and celebrated. By shining a light on the achievements of women in business, this organisation helps inspire confidence, create opportunities and encourage more women to pursue their ambitions. My message to other women is simple: believe in your vision, back yourself and never let fear stop you from pursuing your dreams. The path may not always be easy, but it is always worth taking.

Being named the 2025 Australian Small Business Champion Influential Woman was an incredible honour and a deeply meaningful milestone. As business owners, we often move quickly from one challenge to the next, rarely taking the time to pause and truly acknowledge what has been built. This recognition gave me that moment. On a personal level, it helped quieten the remnants of imposter syndrome that can still appear when I am stepping into new spaces, backing bold ideas or pushing forward with initiatives that matter. Professionally, the award has strengthened the credibility and visibility of our work, opening new conversations, and giving greater substance to the impact we are committed to creating every day.

Being named the 2025 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Woman Entrepreneur was both personally meaningful and professionally significant. As a female founder, I strongly believe women should be encouraged to build boldly, lead authentically and shine in their own right. The award has helped spotlight Bill Fairies and our mission to change the face of gifting, making it more practical, meaningful and waste free. Awards such as these also play an important role in recognising the contribution small businesses make to innovation, employment, community wellbeing and the broader Australian economy. I feel incredibly proud to see Bill Fairies recognised among them. For Bill Fairies, the recognition has increased awareness, credibility and connection opportunities, while reinforcing that commercially successful businesses can also contribute positively to society. Most importantly, it has amplified conversations around conscious giving and reducing financial stress for everyday Australians.