Past Award Winners - 2002 NSW
Westpac Business Owner Award
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Julia Ross
As Managing Director of Julia Ross Recruitment, Julia Ross oversees the administration and operational management of a business that has 14 branches in Australia and one in London. In 2000, the company became the largest female-owned business and the largest single-owner business ever to list on the Australian Stock Exchange. Julia Ross Recruitment has a turnover of $160 million per annum.
Commonwealth Government Private and Corporate Sector Award
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Sally Evans
Sally Evans is Corporate Development Director for Eurest, the country's largest dedicated food service company. Her role takes her to many countries within the Asia Pacific region, developing new healthcare and aged care accounts for Eurest, these include retirement villages, nursing homes and hospitals.
TMP Worldwide Community and Government Award
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Professor Di Yerbury
Professor Di Yerbury joined Macquarie University as the first woman Vice-Chancellor in 1987 and is now Australia's longest serving Vice-Chancellor. She heads an institution with 24,000 students and is responsible for an annual income of around $250 million. After taking up her role at Macquarie, Di was made an Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales.
Alcatel Young Business Women's Award
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Samantha Martin
Samantha Martin is General Manager of NUSport, which is responsible for the sport and recreation services and programs offered to 20,000 students at the University of Newcastle and the general public. Samantha is currently working closely with the Newcastle and Hunter Business Chamber to organise pre-Olympic Games training for swim teams in the lead up to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
Overall NSW Winner
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Professor Di Yerbury
Vice-Chancellor, Macquarie University
Professor Di Yerbury joined Macquarie University as the first woman Vice-Chancellor in 1987 and is now Australia's longest serving Vice-Chancellor. She heads an institution with 24,000 students and is responsible for an annual income of around $250 million. After taking up her role at Macquarie, Di was made an Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales.