Business women celebrate success

WOMEN in Business Awards executive director Karen Phillips was proud of all the women who entered The Downs Women in Business Awards.

Toowoomba Hospital Foundation chief executive officer Alison Kennedy was awarded as this year’s Downs Woman in Business of the Year on Thursday night at Gip’s Restaurant.

Ms Phillips said the judges were impressed by Mrs Kennedy’s sense of understanding the community’s needs through bringing new ideas into the organisation.

“Alison is a passionate advocate for women leading business and community endeavours and epitomises everything the awards program represents,” Ms Phillips said.

“Our winner has shown an ability to cultivate a strong team, harness social media and drive new fundraisers.”

Photos: Kevin Farmer CELEBRATING INNOVATION: Having a lovely night at the Downs Women in Business Awards are (from left) Trish Jones, April Lancaster-Smith, Riley Campbell and Catherine Ardi.

Enjoying the function are (from left) Tim and Andrew with Rachel and Dan Rohde. Sally

Celebrating success at the awards are (from left) Sharon Collins, Jana Dela Cruz, Melissa Taylor and Ray Taylor.

Ready for a great night at the awards are (from left) Shane, Jolie and Melanie Williamson.

Keitha Dunstan (left) and Heidi Mathieson enjoy the awards.

Linda Bayfield (left) and Emma Fleming at Gip’s Restaurant.