Gold Coast Women in Business Awards 2026 Reception Celebration Breakfast

WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS OF AUSTRALIA

PROUDLY PRESENTS 

THE 2026 GOLD COAST WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS 

CELEBRATION BREAKFAST RECEPTION

Celebrate the Women Shaping the Future of the Gold Coast, Australia and Beyond

Join us for an extraordinary morning honouring the exceptional women whose leadership, innovation and impact are helping shape our city, nation and global communities.

The 2026 Gold Coast Women in Business Awards Reception Breakfast brings together Award Category Finalists, Awardees of Merit, business leaders, government representatives, industry pioneers and distinguished guests to celebrate excellence across the Gold Coast's dynamic economic and community landscape.

Now in its 14th year, the Awards stand as one of Queensland's most respected women's leadership and recognition programs, showcasing outstanding achievements across business, innovation, sustainability, export, social entrepreneurship, community leadership, arts and culture, tourism, entertainment and emerging talent.

As the State's premier women in business awards initiative, the Gold Coast Women in Business Awards recognise excellence across 13 categories, shining a spotlight on women whose vision, determination and leadership are creating lasting impact throughout our city and beyond.

To be recognised as an Awardee of Merit represents a significant endorsement of professional achievement, leadership excellence and contribution to the community. These remarkable women exemplify the ambition, resilience and influence that continue to drive the Gold Coast forward.

At this prestigious Awards Reception Breakfast, guests will be among the first to celebrate the 2026 Category Winners and discover who will be crowned the 2026 Gold Coast Woman in Business of the Year. The event will also reveal the recipient of the highly coveted Diamond Star Honour, recognising an extraordinary woman whose leadership and legacy have made a profound contribution to business and the broader community.

This is more than an awards ceremony. It is a celebration of excellence, leadership and the women helping define the future of one of Australia's most vibrant and entrepreneurial cities.

Featured Guests

• The Hon. Angie Bell MP Federal Shadow Minster for the Arts, Sport and Youth
  National Awards Ambassador
• Cr Mark Hammel
  Deputy Mayor, City of Gold Coast
• City Councillors, State Members of Parliament, business leaders, Awards Alumni and distinguished community representatives
• Sandra Barbara
  2025 Gold Coast Woman in Business of the Year and internationally recognised marine industry entrepreneur
• WIBA Awards Alumni

Event Highlights

• Announcement of the 2026 Gold Coast Women in Business Awards winners
• Recognition of all Awardees of Merit and Category Finalists
• Presentation of the 2026 Gold Coast Woman in Business of the Year
• Presentation of the prestigious Diamond Star Honour
• Exclusive networking with the Gold Coast's most influential leaders, executives and changemakers
• Celebration of the women advancing business, leadership and community impact across our city

Secure your place at the Gold Coast's most prestigious women's leadership and awards event.