Past Winners

Turning personal experience into purpose

Keynote speaker, educator, author, recording artist and Solo Meo Award winner Julia Grace, has turned her mental health journey into inspiring talks, workshops, and performances across New Zealand and beyond. She’s also made a success of being an entrepreneur in the process.

Glow and grow

Turning a dreaded parenting challenge into a science-powered solution, ISpy Nits is making head lice detection accurate, stigma-free, and even fun for kids, and in the process earning Kate Ricketts a well-deserved David Award.

A cut above the rest

Hair Art & Beauty has established itself as a cornerstone of Christchurch’s beauty landscape for over 25 years.

Celebrating solo success

From professional speaking and executive coaching to in-house training and online courses, Lauren Parsons’ holistic approach to business has seen her practice thrive.

Marketing that connects

Since its inception in 2018, Bear & Moo has transformed from a humble, family-owned start-up selling cloth nappies into an established online retail store.

A change in mindset

In a short space of time, Dr. Louise Cowpertwait has transformed a side gig consultancy service into a thriving business,

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