Originally published on Stuff
The finalists for the Women of Influence awards for 2016 have been announced.
Presented by Fairfax Media and Westpac, the New Zealand Women of Influence programme recognises and celebrates women from all walks of life who make a difference to everyday Kiwis.
The Women of Influence programme is committed to increasing the visibility of women’s leadership in New Zealand, highlighting the important contribution women take in creating a bold and diverse future for New Zealand
We are dedicated to uncovering women who have committed time and energy to help and encourage other women in their industry, and who are fighting for change every day – be it in their workplace, their community or among their peers.
The winners will be announced at an Awards Dinner at SKYCITY in Auckland on October 12.
Arts and Culture
Dr Anna Crighton, Recruitment Coordinator of Personnel Resources Temp Resources
Angie Farrow, Associate Professor of Massey University
Nicola Legat, Publisher of Massey University
Lizzie Marvelly, Editor of Villainesse
Deborah McCormick, Director of SCAPE Public Art
Angela Meyer, Managing Director of Double Denim Ltd
Anne O’Brien, Festival Director of Auckland Writers Festival
Kristina Pickford, Chair of CSA Canterbury Society of Arts Charitable Trust
Anna Pierard, Creative Director of Festival Opera / Project Prima Volta
Gayle Preston, Founder of Gayle Preston Productions
Dr Huhana Smith, Head of School of Art of Massey University
Board and Management
Michelle Boag, Director of Boag Allen SVG
Jolie Hodson, CFO of Spark New Zealand
Glenda Hughes, Board Chair of New Zealand Racing Board
Lisa Jacobs, CEO of Anthony Harper
Candace Kinser, Director / Advisor of Palantir Technologies, Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC), EROAD
Pauline Lamb, Chief Operating Officer of Airways New Zealand
Victoria Maclennan, Independant Director of ThunderMaps
Parekawhia McLean, Chief Executive of Waikato-Tainui Raupatu Lands Trust
Helen Robinson, Co-Founder / Executive Director of Organic Initiative
Teresa Tepania-Ashton, CEO of Maori Women’s Development Inc
Sue Tindal, CFO of Auckland Council
Renee Walker, General Manager, Customer Reinstatement of IAG New Zealand
Business Enterprise
Jennifer Boggiss, Director of Heilala Vanilla
Tracey Bridges, Managing Director of SenateSHJ
Lisa King, Director of Eat My Lunch
Chelsea Millar, Owner / Consultant of Grass Roots Media
Sachie Nomura, Founder of Sachie’s Kitchen
Carolyn Oakley-Brown, CEO of Oakley Brown Pharmacy Group
Fiona Shepherd, Owner / Manager of Arohanui and Harinui Early Childhood Learning Centres
Dr Catherine Stone, Founder of The Face Place MedSpa
Carmen Vicelich, Founder / Managing Director of Data Insight Ltd
Community / Not for Profit
Katerina Bennett, Trustee of Maori Women’s Development Inc
Kaila Colbin, Curator of Singularity University
Carla Donson, Manager of Wanganui Women’s Network
Marianne Elliott, National Director of Action Station
Jennifer Gill, CEO of Foundation North
Shirley Julich, Senior Lecturer of Massey University
Mawera Karetai, Managing Director of AIMS Limited
Moira Lawler, General Manager of The Lifewise Trust
Rebecca Lees, Co-Founder of Incredible Edibles
Marama Pala, Director / Advisor of Palantir Technologies, Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC), EROAD
Annah Stretton, Governing Director of Stretton Clothing Company Limited
Awerangi Tamihere, Director of Strategy, Innovation & Design of Te Whanau o Waipareira
Sue Van Schreven, CEO / Founder of Orphans Aid International
Catriona Williams, Communications & Marketing Manager / Founder of Little Avondale, Catwalk
Diversity
Sandy Burgham, Director of Play – Contemporary Leadership Colab
Allyn Danzeisen, Assistant National Coordinator of Islamic Women’s Council of New Zealand (IWCNZ)
Shelley Huang, Media & Community Relations Manager of IAG NZ Ltd
Sue Kedgley, Board Member of UN Women National Committee Aotearoa NZ
Sarah Leberman, Professor of Leadership of Massey University
Marina Matthews, Partner of Chen Palmer
Neelusha Memon, Social Change Advocate of Limitless with Support
Mahsa Mohaghegh, Senior Lecturer / Academic Leader of Unitec
Julie Raine, Bid Manager of Downer New Zealand
Sue Sheldon, Chair / Director of New Zealand Global Women, Real Journeys Ltd
Global
Sally Casswell, Co-Director of SHORE & Whariki Research Centre, College of Health, Massey University
Melissa Clark-Reynolds, Independent Director & Chair Finance and Risk Committee of Jasmax
Kate Corich, Founder / Managing Director of Sysdoc
Mary Fenwick, Business Coach / Journalist / Fundraiser
Frances Hughes, CEO of International Council of Nurses
Rachel Petero, Founder of RP Enterprise Group Ltd
Lyn Provost, Controller and Auditor-General of New Zealand of Office of the Auditor-General
Sian Simpson, Community Manager of Kiwi Landing Pad
Public Policy
Cath Atkins, Deputy Secretary, Macroeconomics and Growth of The Treasury
Ann Brower, Lecturer of Lincoln University
Jo Cribb, Chief Executive of Ministry for Women
Naomi Ferguson, Commissioner of Inland Revenue
Dr Agneta Fullarton, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon of Hutt Valley District Health Board
Nettles Lamont, Managing Director of Conquest Training Ltd
Aileen Lawrie, Chief Executive of Opotiki District Council
Rachael Moore, Industry Advocate of Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tusha Penny, National Manager Prevention of NZ Police
Tracie Shipton, Director of Dingwall Trust
Rural
Sharon Barton of Tihoi Farm
Rebecca Keoghan, Director / Business Manager of Landcorp, Keoghan Farm, Westland Milk Products
Dianne Kidd, Partner of RJ & DJ Kidd Partnership Whenuapai Farm
Natasha King, Agribusiness Manager of Meridian Energy
Chelsea Millar, Owner / Consultant of Grass Roots Media
Mavis Mullins, Chairman of Rangitane Tu Mai Ra
Sarah Paterson, Founder / Consultant of Blue Circle Consulting Ltd
Bex Warburton, Owner / Leadership Coach of BexWarburton.com
Philippa Wright, Director of Wright Wool Limited
Young Leader
Fatumata Bah, PA to Regional Coordinator of People First New Zealand
Andrea Brewster, Communications Advisor of Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Alexia Hilbertidou, Founder / CEO of GirlBoss NZ
Anna Hoek-Sims, Community Education Officer of Rape Crisis Dunedin
Abbe Hyde, CEO of SuchCrowd
Sharndre Kushor, Co-Founder / Chief Operations Officer of Crimson Consulting
Tammavisa Piumsomboon, Analyst, New Zealand Equities of New Zealand Superannuation Fund
Jess Quinn, Founder of Limbitless
Loren Skudder-Hill, CEO of Ukuda
Kaitlyn White, Co-Chairperson of Christchurch Youth Council
Women of Influence Forum
The Women of Influence Forum is for women who aspire to lead at a senior level within an organisation or community. It provides the opportunity to hear valuable insights, learnings and strategies from recognised and high achieving leaders.
We will also be holding two panel discussions, each focussing on one aspect of the theme for the Forum: ‘Turning ideas into action, investing in yourself.’
