Award Winners
2008 ACT Award Winners
2008 Telstra Australian Capital Territory Business Woman of the Year
Lynne Pezzullo
Wanniassa
Lynne Pezzullo is Director of Access Economics P/L, an economic consulting firm that provides expert economic advice to business, government, industry groups and not-for-profit organisations. The first female director in the company's 20 year history, Lynne is head of the organisation's Health Economics group and is also responsible for strategic planning and corporate governance. Initially working from home, Lynne has built the firm's health economics capability into a multi-million dollar enterprise which is now considered an Australian leader in pharmacoeconomics, health evaluation and modelling, with projects spanning five continents.
Winner of the Hudson Private and Corporate Sector Award
Lynne Pezzullo
Wanniassa
Lynne Pezzullo is Director of Access Economics P/L, an economic consulting firm that provides expert economic advice to business, government, industry groups and not-for-profit organisations. The first female director in the company's 20 year history, Lynne is head of the organisation's Health Economics group and is also responsible for strategic planning and corporate governance. Initially working from home, Lynne has built the firm's health economics capability into a multi-million dollar enterprise which is now considered an Australian leader in pharmacoeconomics, health evaluation and modelling, with projects spanning five continents.
Winner of the Business Owner Award
Louise Curtis
Fyshwick
Louise Curtis is owner of Hamperesque, an online and retail corporate gift supplier established in 2003. Hamperesque's range includes gourmet foods, liquor, fruit, chocolate, baby and corporate hampers. Founded from home as an internet business, Hamperesque quickly relocated to its first commercial premises, where it now occupies a large warehouse and showroom and employs six people. Louise is responsible for all aspects of the management of the business including marketing, website design, product purchasing and human resources. Complimenting the original services, Louise also innovatively developed a unique system of online ordering for national clients, including branded packaging.
Winner of the Nokia Business Innovation Award
Louise Curtis
Fyshwick
Louise Curtis is owner of Hamperesque, an online and retail corporate gift supplier established in 2003. Hamperesque's range includes gourmet foods, liquor, fruit, chocolate, baby and corporate hampers. Founded from home as an internet business, Hamperesque quickly relocated to its first commercial premises, where it now occupies a large warehouse and showroom and employs six people. Louise is responsible for all aspects of the management of the business including marketing, website design, product purchasing and human resources. Complimenting the original services, Louise also innovatively developed a unique system of online ordering for national clients, including branded packaging.
Winner of the Community and Government Award
Tu Pham
Civic Square
Tu Pham is Auditor-General for the Australian Capital Territory. Reporting directly to the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly, Tu's role is to promote accountability in the Territory's public administration by conducting independent audits and investigations into the efficiency and effectiveness of government agencies. Since accepting the position in 2004, Tu has guided significant reforms to the Auditor-General's Office, improving the delivery of services and expanding her Office's capacity to meet increased demand for services. Tu also contributes to the development of auditing standards and the promotion of accountability in public sectors nationally through her on-going work with the Australasian Council of Auditors-General.
Winner of the PricewaterhouseCoopers Young Business Women's Award
Rachel Peck
Canberra
Rachel Peck is Principal of peckvonhartel, a firm providing architecture, planning and interior design solutions to national clientele. As Principal of the firm, Rachel is responsible for marketing, human resources and the financial management of the Canberra office. Since joining the Canberra team in 2002, Rachel has grown the office from a team of five people to a staff of 22. Rachel attended the Australia 2020 Summit and is currently undertaking her MBA at the University of Melbourne. She is also a Director of the Property Council and was awarded the Esso Prize for Management in 1996.